Counterfeiting

Q&A

An easy pill to swallow: Colorcon tech targets the old, young, and pill-fatigued

26-Nov-2018 By Flora Southey

Swallowability is a recognised and growing patient problem, according to Colorcon’s general manager of film coatings, Kelly Boyer.

Getting serious about serialization

12-Oct-2018 By Ben Hargreaves

A surprising number of companies have underestimated the complexity of introducing serialization into their supply chains, claims rfxcel co-founder.

Looking to the future of a safe supply chain

17-Sep-2018 By Ben Hargreaves

in-PharmaTechnologist (IPT) speaks to Ettore Cucchetti (EC), CEO of ACGI, about how the biopharma industry is adapting to the threat of counterfeit medicine and how he expects the industry will adopt further measures beyond those stipulated in the EU...

NEWS IN BRIEF

UK seizes unlicensed meds ‘home-made’ in cement mixer

12-Sep-2018 By Flora Southey

Three family members charged with producing and supplying unlicensed medicines in the UK used pressing equipment and dyes imported from China, says MHRA.

Anti-counterfeiting hologram tech ‘only visible to informed experts’, says MediPharm

14-Aug-2018 By Flora Southey

When opened, the seal displays an irreversible holographic effect for tamper evidence and counterfeiting protection.

Recipharm anticipates FMD compliance struggles, launches standalone service

05-Jul-2018 By Ben Hargreaves

Recipharm has revealed that it will be offering a standalone serialization service to companies that have not yet prepared for the upcoming FMD deadline.

Tracelink partners with IBI Lorenzini, as FMD deadline looms over Europe

03-Jul-2018 By Ben Hargreaves

TraceLink has announced that IBI Lorenzini has chosen its service to implement the global serialization process.

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Spanish authorities make illicit meds bust, dismantle three labs

20-Jun-2018 By Staff Reporter

The Spanish National Police has uncovered three secret laboratories and seized ‘thousands of cartons’ of counterfeit medicines, says Europol.

Six-month serialization countdown in US: Think strategy and lead times, says CPO

04-Jun-2018 By Flora Southey

Drugmakers should allow time to test packaging and implement changes if needed, before the November DSCSA deadline, says contract packaging organization.

Blockchain for pharma: DHL, Imperial and Authentag embrace ledger tech

22-Mar-2018 By Flora Southey

Three contract services firms have launched separate Blockchain-based initiatives, in a bid to increase pharmaceutical supply chain security.

No chewing, grinding or snorting: Recipharm adds Altus anti-abuse tech

06-Mar-2018 By Dan Stanton

A license agreement will allow Recipharm to offer its customers Altus Formulation’s INTELLITAB and FLEXITAB anti-abuse drug delivery technologies.

INFOGRAPHIC

Fake meds on trial: EU report weighs up Member State punishment

05-Feb-2018 By Flora Southey

Diverging penalties in EU Member States for the falsification of medicines raise concerns for organised crime, says Medicines for Europe.

Marchesini Group invests in serialisation software and 3D printing

01-Feb-2018 By Dan Stanton

Pharma packaging firm Marchesini Group has acquired 48% of its serialisation software partner SEA Vision and forged a long-term agreement worth €125m.

Serial pursuit: Second phase of US track and trace rules begins today

27-Nov-2017 By Dan Stanton

Recipharm says three more of its facilities are equipped and ready for US Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) serialisation demands, the deadline for which passes today.

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Fake drug siege: Interpol finds 300kg of counterfeit meds in West Africa

15-Nov-2017 By Flora Southey

Interpol has seized more than 300kg of counterfeit pharmaceutical products in West Africa’s Cote d’Ivoire, and uncovered a packaging site for fake medicines.