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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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April 23, 2026 Unlicensed Medicine Supply

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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April 23, 2026 Unlicensed Medicines

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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April 23, 2026 Drug shortage supplier

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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April 23, 2026 Drug shortage supplier

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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April 23, 2026 Unlicensed Medicines

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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April 23, 2026 Drug shortage supplier

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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April 23, 2026 Drug shortage supplier

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.

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April 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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April 23, 2026 Early Access Medicine

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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April 23, 2026 Early Access Medicine

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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April 23, 2026 Early Access Medicine

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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Aspirin

Aspirin is tracked by UniPharma because changes in supply, manufacturing, regulation, or demand can affect sourcing and market decisions for pharma teams operating across Europe and the UK.

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Chlorphenamine

Chlorphenamine is tracked by UniPharma because changes in supply, manufacturing, regulation, or demand can affect sourcing and market decisions for pharma teams operating across Europe and the UK.

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Mexiletine

Mexiletine is tracked by UniPharma because changes in supply, manufacturing, regulation, or demand can affect sourcing and market decisions for pharma teams operating across Europe and the UK.

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Oncology

Oncology is monitored by UniPharma because shifts in demand, reimbursement, regulation, competition, or supply priorities can reshape procurement and launch planning.

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Unlicensed Medicine Supply is tracked by UniPharma when it has a clear effect on sourcing, regulation, access, or commercial execution for pharma teams.

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Unlicensed Medicines is tracked by UniPharma when it has a clear effect on sourcing, regulation, access, or commercial execution for pharma teams.

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