April 23, 2026 Unlicensed Medicine Supply
MHRA quetiapine specials recall raises traceability and substitution pressures in unlicensed medicine supply
An MHRA recall of Eaststone quetiapine oral suspension puts focus on traceability, pharmacy recall action, and alternative supply for unlicensed specials.
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UK community pharmacy reimbursement reform points to Drug Tariff and specials supply changes
The government’s response keeps all reimbursement reform proposals alive, with potential effects on Drug Tariff pricing, pharmacy cash flow and specials procurement in England.
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MHRA enforcement surge puts sharper scrutiny on illegal and unlicensed medicines supply
MHRA seized almost 20 million doses of illegally traded medicines in 2025, raising the stakes for UK sourcing controls, online monitoring, and supply-chain compliance.
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CDC sets contingency steps for U.S. tuberculosis drug shortages
CDC has told TB programs to diversify suppliers, use inter-program loans, and consider stockpile access as rifampin shortages and local supply gaps persist.
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FDA shortage tools and what they mean for drug suppliers
FDA can ease some shortage pressures through expedited reviews, foreign sourcing and expiry extensions, but it cannot run the market or compel supply.
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UK chemotherapy shortage drives urgent orders for unlicensed cisplatin and carboplatin imports
A UK Tier 3 shortage alert for cisplatin and carboplatin is pushing trusts to source unlicensed imports and tighten aseptic and QA controls.
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FDA sets clearer expectations on shortage reporting and mitigation
FDA’s latest shortage guidance sharpens expectations on reporting, risk plans, and expedited reviews, with direct consequences for suppliers, buyers, and U.S. market access.
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US FDA drug shortage rules: reporting duties and shortage-mitigation pathways
FDASIA reshaped how the FDA manages drug shortages, with earlier manufacturer reporting, public non-compliance letters, and faster mitigation routes during supply disruption.
Read insightApril 23, 2026 Early Access Medicine
UK brings forward MHRA-NICE aligned pathway for earlier pharma access
The UK has brought forward its MHRA-NICE aligned pathway, tightening the link between licensing and HTA and changing launch planning for pharma companies.
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UK gives Early Access to Medicines Scheme a formal legal basis
The UK is putting EAMS into law, giving manufacturers and hospitals a clearer route for pre-approval access, evidence collection, and supply planning.
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French early access pathway shows strong uptake as HAS refines assessment criteria
France’s early access medicine pathway is moving quickly, with HAS tightening criteria in ways that matter for launch planning, evidence strategy, and time to funded access.
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UK ILAP awards first Innovation Passport for belzutifan
Belzutifan’s Innovation Passport shows how the UK’s ILAP can shape evidence planning, regulator alignment, and earlier access strategy for innovative medicines.
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