Biotech, Pharma Orgs: Medicine Should Be Exempt From Russia Sanctions

Members of the biotech and pharmaceutical industries recently spoke out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urged their colleagues in the biotechnology and life sciences industries to immediately halt all business involvement in Russia, with the exception of trade in food and medicine, which they believe should continue. The call-to-action, which as of Tuesday (March 1) had amassed support from more than 500 physicians, manufacturers and investment firms, was posted one day after former FDA official Tim Coté petitioned the...