It can be easy to forget about geopolitics in the midst of a pandemic. But the UK’s relationship with the EU is set for a major change on December 31 and pharma companies must be prepared. Nik Kotecha’s advice is to look at all of your known knowns and unknown knowns, and start preparing for the unknown unknowns – simple! This week, you’ll also find a selection of news stories on: US drug importation from Canada, COVID-19 trials excluding the elderly, and The Medicine Maker’s 2020 Innovation awards – nominations are closing soon!

All the best, James Strachan, Deputy Editor

 
VACCINES
Don’t Exclude the Aged
10/14/2020 | Stephanie Vine
Most clinical trials against COVID-19 exclude the very patients most at risk from the disease.
TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT
Top Tier Innovation
10/13/2020
Nominate the top pharmaceutical technologies in our 2020 Innovation Awards.
BUSINESS PRACTICE
Brexit Trading Unknowns
10/15/2020 | Nik Kotecha
Is your business prepared for Brexit? Here’s some advice from Nik Kotecha.
STANDARDS & REGULATION
Importation Action
10/13/2020 | Stephanie Vine
How will new guidance issued by the FDA affect drug importation?
 
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