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Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy and in QMS for Quality Management

Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy and QMS: Opportunities, Risks, and Guidelines for Use

Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into the operations of pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare organizations: information retrieval, training, translations, draft preparation, preliminary analyses, and administrative support. The potential is real, especially in quality management systems (QMS), where many activities depend on structured documentation, continuous updates, and the ability to quickly retrieve information. […]

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Cybersecurity in Swiss Pharmacies: Data Protection and Business Continuity

Cybersecurity in the Swiss Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sector: Essential Measures to Protect Data and Operations

Pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and other organizations in the healthcare and life sciences sectors are increasingly reliant on IT systems, cloud applications, email, document management platforms, third-party providers, and digital infrastructure. This evolution increases efficiency and the ability to manage complex processes, but it also creates new operational dependencies. A compromised account, a neglected update, or

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The pharmaceutical quality team analyzes the root cause and verifies the effectiveness of a CAPA

Effective CAPA: From the Root Cause to Verifying Effectiveness

Introduction In the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, an effective CAPA links five elements: nonconformity, risk, cause, actions, and evidence of effectiveness. If any one of these elements is weak, the process risks becoming nothing more than a collection of administrative tasks: updating an SOP, retraining staff, sending a reminder to the supplier, and closing

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Professionals in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors who analyze quality indicators, regulatory documentation, and quality system performance during a strategic company review

It’s mid-2026: Is your quality system really under control?

For many pharmacies, medical, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical companies, the first half of the year is often marked by new initiatives, organizational changes, the introduction of new products, updates to documentation, and new operational challenges. In day-to-day operations, attention is naturally focused on operational and commercial activities. However, precisely for this reason, certain aspects related to

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Managers and investors during a regulatory due diligence process at a Swiss pharmaceutical company

Regulatory Due Diligence: why it is critical for life sciences companies

In the life sciences sector, acquisitions, mergers, investments and international expansion processes require much more in-depth evaluations than in other industries.In the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices and healthcare world, in fact, the value of a company does not depend solely on economic or commercial data, but also on the strength of its regulatory system and

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Modern pharmaceutical warehouse environment with drug packages on distribution line, representation of supply chain and drug import in Switzerland

Parallel import of drugs into Switzerland: what does the law say?

Parallel importation of medicines is an issue of great interest to pharmaceutical stakeholders, particularly importers, distributors, and pharmacies operating in an increasingly competitive and regulated environment. In Switzerland, this practice is permitted but subject to strict requirements set by Swissmedic and the federal regulatory framework. Understanding what is actually allowed and what the critical issues

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Responsible regulatory (Responsible Person) in Switzerland who verifies compliance of medical devices according to Swissmedic and MDR

Technical manager in Switzerland: requirements and responsibilities

In the Swiss regulatory environment for medical devices and regulated products, the position of Technical Responsible (RT) is central to ensuring compliance with Swissmedic requirements and the safety of products placed on the market. The term Responsible Person is sometimes used as an international reference, but in the Swiss context the correct designation is Responsible

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Example of UDI labeling on medical device with DataMatrix code for medical device CH traceability according to Swiss ODmed regulations

Traceability of Medical Devices: What is UDI and how it is used in Switzerland

Medical device traceability is now one of the central elements of regulatory compliance in Switzerland. With the entry into force of the new Swiss regulations aligned with the European framework, the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system has become a mandatory tool to ensure unique identification, patient safety and post-marketing surveillance. For manufacturing companies, manufacturers and

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Quality control and GDP compliance in the distribution of medicines in Switzerland according to Swissmedic

GDP (Good Distribution Practice) in Switzerland: what it is, to whom it applies and how to implement it properly

In the life sciences sector, quality does not end with the production of the drug. Distribution also plays a crucial role in ensuring that products reach the end patient in a safe, effective and regulatory compliant condition. It is in this context that GDP – Good Distribution Practice, a set of basic requirements for the

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Photo showing Nutraceuticals to indicate regulations related to them

Nutraceuticals in Switzerland: rules, labeling and market opportunities

The market for nutraceuticals in Switzerland is growing steadily, driven by consumers who are increasingly focused on prevention, wellness, and quality ingredients. However, accessing this market requires a thorough understanding of Swiss regulations, particularly product classification, labeling, and regulatory obligations. This article provides a practical and up-to-date overview designed for nutraceutical companies and supplement manufacturers

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