How would intellectual property waivers affect the vaccine supply chain? Supporters say sharing IP will boost production. Others say a lack of workers, production facilities and supplies means sharing IP won’t help.
J&J’s shot makes up a small portion of the vaccine campaign in the U.S., so the impact should be small.
The FDA failed to conduct 1,000 inspections last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That backlog could clog the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Delaying second doses would change the distribution pattern for vaccines and reshape the supply chain. Also, vaccine manufacturers say supply is about to dramatically increase.
NCBFAA President Janet Fields has knowledge and skills to lead industry through worst of times, former association President Amy Magnus says.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Chicago O’Hare airport international mail facility find more counterfeit coronavirus test kits in parcel shipments from the U.K.
While USDA and FDA staff and resources become constrained by the coronavirus, the agencies continue to work with industry to protect the health of the food supply chain.
The nationwide retailer has become the first participant in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program, which aims to reduce foodborne illnesses from imports.
Food and Drug Administration cites need for lower prices and reduced out-of-pocket costs to U.S. patients.
