When it comes to developing a channel strategy for rare disease products, there are a number of important nuances to keep in mind. Given that these products cater to a smaller patient population, conventional tactics may...
One of the growing demands regulators and consumers are pushing on distributors is the demand for sustainable business practices. There are a variety of reasons for this, such as growing concern about the industry’s environmental impact...
Rare Disease Day is dedicated to solidarity and raising awareness of the rare diseases that affect about 300 million people worldwide. Technically, it’s observed on February 29th, the rarest date possible…but in non-leap years, such as...
Toward the beginning of the new year, we like to take a look at some of the biggest trends that will affect the pharmaceutical industry in the coming months. This year, trending developments range from AI...
In the healthcare supply chain world, the year 2020 created a notable split. Even those not directly involved in the healthcare industry, that would otherwise have no vested interest in healthcare-specific supply chain knowledge, felt the...
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has made a permanent mark on the healthcare industry. Many changes have taken place, new regulations and requirements are set for future implementation, and patients are now expecting a new standard of...
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that more than 30 million people living in the U.S. are affected by over 7,000 rare diseases. Many of these rare diseases do not have a known...
Your success as a pharmaceutical company heavily relies on the implementation of a quality management system. With ever-changing FDA regulations and technological advancements, the demand for solid infrastructure with quality in mind is increasing. Truthfully, the...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the proposed rule, which aims to create a uniform national licensing standard for wholesale distributors and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Historically, states have set their own standards...
There are a variety of challenges that patients may face when accessing medication. In fact, a 2019 study on medication access identified 17 distinct barriers that patients must overcome, including costs, transportation, and geographical characteristics that...
