FDA's "detention without physical examination" import alerts allows it to " detain affected [import] products if inspection has revealed that a firm is not operating in conformity with" GMPs, though it typically seeks to prevent distribution of a domestic firm's products only after it fails to respond to a warning letter.
Six firms in foreign markets exporting a total of 145 dietary supplement and other products to the US have been added so far in 2017 to FDA's import alert list for failing good manufacturing practices inspections.
Another 82 products shipped by two other foreign firms were identified in FDA "detention without physical examination" alerts for supplement...
Haleon now holds 88% of its China OTC joint venture after acquiring a larger stake in the business from its local partners.
APAC health agencies such as WHO and Thailand's FDA are on board with the self-care agenda, and see it as crucial to achieving universal health coverage.
Haleon highlighted consistent market share gains in China as it reported third-quarter results.
Joint venture business which markets Haleon's OTC drug brands in China will soon be 88% owned by the UK-based firm.
Self-care industry representatives from GSCF/AESGP, Bayer and Opella stress the seriousness of the global climate crisis at the 2024 GSCF, APSMI, TSMIA Joint Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, and also share iniatives that are attempting to deal with this crisis, for example replacing PVC in medicine blister packs with more easily recyclable materials.
GSCF research shows that self-care already saves the Asia Pacific region more than $30bn a year in healthcare system costs. To realize higher gains, health literacy, Rx-to-OTC switch and digitalization need to be leveraged, according to the EU-ASEAN Business Council.
APAC health agencies such as WHO and Thailand's FDA are on board with the self-care agenda, and see it as crucial to achieving universal health coverage.
