Implementation of Falsified Medicines Directive: Anti-Counterfeit Safety Features
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Over recent years the Pharmaceutical Industry has moved to more global strategies for R&D;, Manufacturing and sourcing of its ingredients.
Dates:
Thursday 04 December 2025
Venue:
Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel, Manchester, UK
Cost:
£735.00 excl. VAT or £882.00 incl. VAT
(2nd delegate bookings from the same company and same site will receive a 20% discount on the course fee)
Type: Pharmaceutical
About this course
Over recent years the pharmaceutical industry has moved to more global strategies for R&D, manufacturing and sourcing of its ingredients. The growth of outsourcing, often to countries with less mature pharmaceutical industry understanding and regulatory systems, has also been significant as companies seek to lower their costs of operating.
In parallel, significant public health issues have occurred related to the supply chain of excipients (e.g. Glycerol), APIs (e.g. Heparin) and counterfeiting of finished medicinal products. The response from the European Commission and FDA has been to propose new legislation to mitigate the risks.
This course will cover the proposals from the regulators, the responses from the pharmaceutical industry, its suppliers of excipients and APIs, and related associations, along with good industry practices for ‘end to end’ supply chain assurance.
What You Will Learn
- FDA initiatives and views on supply chain assurance
- EU initiatives and views on supply chain assurance
- What has gone wrong – case study
- Views and proposals from excipient and API suppliers
- Examples of industry practices for supply chain assurance
- Key steps to combat the counterfeiter
- The risks to the company, the industry, the patient
Course outline
Course content to follow
Venue
Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel, Manchester, UK
The Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel stands on the banks of the River Irwell, near the city centre but convenient for Manchester Airport (19km), the city’s Piccadilly rail station (3km) and the UK’s motorway networks.
Recently lovingly restored, this Grade II listed building bears many modern features. The hotel has its own car park and a few minutes’ walk takes you to the city’s main shopping and eating district.
Hotel Accommodation
- Online early booking offer – we have negotiated a discounted bed and breakfast rate including free wi-fi.
- To take advantage of this offer, you must book via a special weblink, details of which are provided under the ‘Hotel Bookings’ section at the bottom of this page.
- This offer is only available until four weeks before the course start date, after which point the hotel cannot guarantee room or rate availability.
- If you need any help or guidance with the accommodation booking process, please contact our course administration team.
- Your account with the hotel should be settled at check-out.
- Any charges made by the hotel as a result of you not taking up your reservation for any reason will remain your responsibility, therefore please ensure you are aware of the hotel’s cancellation policy.
Venue Address and Contact Details
Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
Water Street
Manchester
M3 4JQ
England
Tel: +44 (0) 161 832 1188
Fax: +44 (0) 161 834 2484
www.marriott.co.uk
Hotel Bookings
If you would like to benefit from our specially negotiated Bed and Breakfast rate with the hotel, please book your accommodation following “this link” - Link to be confirmed at a later date.
This offer is only available until four weeks before the course start date, after which point the hotel cannot guarantee room or rate availability.
Tutors
We believe that our team of experts are the best available. Not only have they got years of experience in the industry, but they are committed to tutoring and helping those inside the industry to improve and raise the standards. We understand that you attend courses to learn about the latest regulations and to get your questions answered.
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What you've said
‘Very enjoyable course.’
Claire Richer, GlaxoSmithKline, UK
‘The fact that we can contact tutors for specific questions is very helpful in terms of day to day activities.’
Rachid Kouri, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, Belgium
‘Very beneficial to me! It has given me a wider understanding of other areas within the industry. It has allowed me to remove my blinkers and look at the bigger picture.’
Nicola Spencer, Dales Pharmaceuticals, UK
‘Great informative course. Enjoyed the buzz groups and the group interactions.’
Regina Dempsey, Shire Pharmaceutical Ltd, UK
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