When consumers buy drugs at the pharmacy, they have to be able to trust that the products are safe, high quality and serve their advertised purpose. Drug manufacturers have a significant role in quality assurance as they must follow strict regulations. Manufacturers guarantee safety, efficacy, and consistency by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). GMP […]
If you’re considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry, you’ve probably already heard about generic and brand-name drugs. While these are fairly well-known terms, there is a lot of confusion about what they mean. You may think that generic and brand name drugs are the same except in name and packaging, but that’s not true. […]
Universal pharmacare differs from universal healthcare. With universal healthcare in Canada, coverage ends for many patients once they have been given a prescription. Universal pharmacare would offer a program where prescribed pharmaceuticals are accessible to all Canadians, in addition to other health services. As someone looking towards a career in the pharmaceutical industry, you may […]
When pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry, it’s important to work at a company where you’ll fit and feel comfortable. Once you’ve completed your quality assurance training, you can look for careers in either big companies or smaller ones. Both big and small pharmaceutical companies have their relative advantages and drawbacks and neither is […]
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 […]
Accuracy and attention to detail in the pharmaceutical industry is beneficial not only for employees and organizations, but for the general public who are receiving medications after they have been released to the marketplace. During the development process, professionals working in regulatory affairs are required to exercise a great deal of precision and accuracy in […]
Pursuing a lucrative and meaningful career in the pharmaceutical industry as a quality assurance or quality control professional is a worthwhile investment. However, many students both in Canada and abroad require additional financing opportunities to cover their tuition and other related expenses so that they can focus on their studies. Thankfully, there are plenty of […]
The cosmetic industry is growing each year, with more and more customers buying and using various products across the globe. As a result, it is more important than ever for cosmetic companies to have clear guidelines concerning the safety, consistency, and reliability of their products, and to ensure that they conform to regulatory standards. As […]
The development and production of new medicines to help those in need makes pharmaceutical careers very rewarding. New drugs and products are constantly being discovered and lead to breakthroughs in treatment and prevention that make the world a better place. However, while the industry remains a necessity in the modern world, consumer trust has become […]
For students serious about finding opportunities as a research and development professional, pharmaceutical formulation technology can offer excellent career options. Formulation technologists (also known as formulation chemists and scientists) are responsible for developing new drug formulas, and testing them to ensure both quality and effectiveness. They are also tasked with the recording of strict regulations […]