Environmental Sustainability Position Paper

The EIPG Environmental Sustainability Position Paper, approved at the 60th General Assembly in Lisbon, confirms EIPG’s commitment to a more sustainable and resilient pharmaceutical sector. The paper highlights the key role of industrial pharmacists in reducing environmental impact across operations and supply chains, while safeguarding innovation, patient safety and regulatory compliance.

ICH E6(R3): a new era for Good Clinical Practice in industrial pharmacy

The latest revision of the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH E6(R3), represents a significant advancement in the regulation of clinical trials. This update introduces a modernized, risk-based, and flexible approach to trial conduct, aiming to enhance data integrity, patient safety, and operational efficiency. This article examines the key changes in ICH E6(R3), focusing on its impact on industrial pharmacists involved in clinical research and drug development.