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> Soaring energy costs in the U.K. top the list of concerns for drug and chemical manufacturers there, according to a survey by a trade association. Story
> The U.K.'s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency says it has a new plan for protecting consumers and fighting counterfeit drugs from getting into the authorized supply chain. News
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> Canada is eliminating a regulatory process, which will cut about a year out of the time it takes to move a branded drug to over-the-counter designation after its been given approval. More
> AMRI is expanding its contract manufacturing and outsourcing efforts. Article