The pharmaceutical industry is going through a number of changes as it responds to new pressures in the marketplace, such as rising drug prices, a spike in regulatory controls, and increased research and development (R&D) costs. One of the many changes that have resulted in this new environment is an increasing adoption of robotics and […]
Innovative progress is an important aspect of the pharmaceutical industry. It helps us reach higher standards of care, as well as provide better, more effective medicine to improve the overall health of our communities. Innovation also means finding viable solutions to some of the growing concerns in the field, namely the rising cost of healthcare. […]
Gene editing is the process of artificially modifying an organism’s DNA by removing a piece of the DNA and replacing it with new genetic material. This form of genetic engineering has the potential to provide enormous benefits, including treating genetic disorders, improving crop yields, and controlling the spread of disease. However, gene editing also comes […]
While it may seem obvious that technology plays a significant role in the world of both today and tomorrow, there are still many areas it influences which are becoming a growing concern, such as how companies protect themselves against cyber threats and attacks. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, struggles with implementing safe and sound cybersecurity […]
Developing new drugs requires pharmaceutical companies to invest billions of dollars and years of research with no guarantee that their investment will lead to a drug ever being approved for sale. As a result, many companies are looking to information technology (IT) to help improve the efficiency of new drug research and development. If you’re […]
Are you considering taking the next step in your career? If you already have an undergraduate degree in a scientific field and enjoy detail-oriented work, then a career in regulatory affairs could be in your future. When you work in regulatory affairs for a pharmaceutical company, you help ensure that company meets its regulatory requirements […]
Drug shortages are among the most pressing issues facing Canada’s healthcare system. Currently, there are nearly 1700 drug shortages in Canada and these shortages can have serious consequences. In many cases, patients are forced to use alternative drugs that may not be as effective. Meanwhile, when no alternative drug is available, they may be forced […]
One of the central factors which influences how the pharmaceutical industry operates is, of course, medicine and its effectiveness. If medicine is not effective, no consumer will use it, and it becomes unprofitable for developing and manufacturing. Antimicrobial drugs, also known as antibiotics, are a significant component within pharmaceutical manufacturing. They help fight disease-causing bacteria […]
Due to the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in Canada, a new field of intellectual property focused on cannabis patents has opened up. These patents, which can cover inventions like new cannabis-derived drugs, genetic strains, edibles and much more, give their inventors the exclusive right to use and sell them in Canada for a set […]
Gene therapy could be a revolutionary way to treat rare and deadly diseases for which today’s treatments are limited. As opposed to traditional biopharmaceutical drugs, gene therapy entails introducing healthy genes into a person’s body to replace unhealthy ones. Currently, those who are suffering from rare illnesses must undergo costly and time-consuming drug treatments, but […]