Seminar 2021 Focus
Can we trust the quality of pharmaceuticals?
An exploration into the science, regulation, consequences, and future of drug quality in the U.S.

Overview
Quality deficiencies in the drug supply chain, sometimes resulting in large-scale drug recalls, have captured headlines in the US in recent years.
But are the quality issues featured in the media widespread, or are they unfortunate one-off events driven by bad actors in the system?
The 2021 Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy Seminar will examine the complex and interrelated scientific, regulatory, supply chain, and system factors that underpin drug supply and utilization in the US. Experts will explain the challenges they face in ensuring that patients have access to pharmaceutical products that are safe and effective and of high quality. Participants will consider the implications of potential erosion in generic drug utilization on patient outcomes and costs. Finally, industry leaders will pose regulatory, delivery, and commercial solutions to improve the quality of the drug supply chain.
Logistics
Location: Seminar will take place via Zoom
Dates: Saturday, March 6 & Sunday, March 7, 2021 | 11am – 4pm Eastern
Featured Speakers
Opening Keynote Speaker
Katherine Eban
Investigative journalist and NYT best-selling author of “Bottle of Lies”
CDER – U.S. FDA
Wenlei Jiang, Ph.D.
Senior Science Advisor, Office of Research and Standards, Office of Generic Drugs
Association for Accessible Medicines
David R. Gaugh, R.Ph.
Senior Vice President for Sciences and Regulatory Affairs
Boston University
Rena M. Conti, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Questrom School of Business
Premier Inc.
Wayne L. Russell, R.Ph., Pharm.D., FASHP
Vice-President, Pharmacy
University of Florida
Joshua D. Brown, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy
USP
Danita Broyles
Senior Market Development Manager
Long Island University
Arash Dabestani, Pharm.D., MHA, FASHP, FABC
Dean and Professor, Pharmacy
Pharm3r
Libbe Englander, Ph.D.
CEO
Closing Keynote Speaker
Randy C. Hatton, B.Pharm., Pharm.D., FCCP
Clinical Professor, College of Pharmacy
2020 Seminar Weekend Highlights
The 2020 seminar took place on March 7-8 and focused on real-world evidence.