Susan Haigney is lead editor of BioPharm International®.
Azurity Recalls Zenzedi
The company issued the recall because of a package mislabeling problem.
EMA Looks Back at Medicines Approved in 2023
The agency recommended 77 drugs for marketing authorization in 2023, including 39 new APIs.
CDER Approved 55 Novel Drugs in 2023
FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research released its report on new drugs approved in 2023.
EMA Starts Safety Review of CAR T-Cell Medicines
The agency is reviewing data on secondary malignancies related to T-cells for approved CAR T-cell medicines.
Precautionary Measures Recommended in Use of Valproate Medicines
The European Medicines Agency safety committee says there is a potential risk of neurodevelopment disorders in children born to men treated with valproate.
Cherwell Joins AnalytiChem Group
Cherwell Laboratories’ cleanroom microbiology solutions will join AnalytiChem’s group of seven companies across Europe, North America, and Australia.
Leiters Health Recalls Vancomycin IV Bags, Phenylephrine IV Bags, and Fentanyl IV Bags
The potential for superpotent drug initiated the voluntary recall.
WuXi AppTec Expands Peptide and API Manufacturing
The expansion will boost solid-phase peptide synthesis total reactor volume to 32,000 L.
QurAlis Opens European Headquarters in The Netherlands
The new Europe headquarters will be the hub for the company’s European operations, including production of product.
Proving It’s Clean with Analytics
Analytical methods and tools play a pivotal role in cleaning validation.
European Medicines Regulatory Network on Track to Meet Goals
The midterm report of the European Medicines Agencies Network Strategy finds that the network has strengthened and is on track to achieve its objectives.
FDA Publishes Guidance on Real-Word Data
The final guidance document provides recommendations for designing a new registry or using an existing registry to support decisions regarding safety and effectiveness of a drug.
EMA and FDA Answer Questions About Breakthrough Therapies
The agencies published a joint guidance document regarding quality development for breakthrough therapies and PRIME programs.
EMA Publishes Guide for Use of AI in Medicine Regulation
The Multi-annual AI Workplan creates a strategy to maximize the benefits and manage the risks of artificial intelligence.
FDA Issues Guidance on Clinical Pharmacology for Peptide Drugs
The guidance document discusses the impact of clinical pharmacology considerations on peptide drug development.
Consent Decree Entered Against Pharmasol
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Pharmasol Corporation for distributing adulterated drugs.
FDA Announces Advisory Committee for Genetic Metabolic Disease Treatments
The new advisory committee will provide the agency with technical and scientific advice and recommendations on potential treatments for genetic metabolic diseases.
List of Critical Medicines Published in EU
Regulators in the European Union have published the first version a list of critical medicines in the EU to avoid potential shortages.
InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Recalls Vigabatrin for Oral Solution, USP 500 mg
The product is being voluntarily recalled because of powder leakage due to seal integrity issues.
FDA Releases Compounding Guidance
The agency released two guidance documents on the interim policy on compounding using bulk drug substances for both outsourcing and non-outsourcing facilities.
Absci and AstraZeneca Collaborate on AI-Driven Oncology Candidate
AstraZeneca will utilize Absci’s AI antibody drug creation platform to create an AI-designed antibody.
Training for Operational Excellence
The bio/pharmaceutical industry is struggling with the challenge of staffing and training.
Consent Decrees Entered Against Utah Supplement Manufacturer and Distributors
Consent decrees were issued against Evig LLC, of St. George, Utah, and Premium Production LLC, of St. George, Utah, for unapproved dietary supplements.
Consent Decree Entered Against Arizona Company
The US District Court for the District of Arizona entered into consent decree against Smart Women’s Choice and its CEO to stop the company from distributing unapproved contraceptive drugs.
3M Health Care Launches New Chromatographic Clarifier
The 3M Harvest RC Chromatographic Clarifier, BT500 is the latest addition to the company’s chromatographic clarifier portfolio.
Charles River Laboratories and Aitia Partner on Neurodegenerative Disease and Oncology Drug Development
Aitia will access Charles River’s Logica drug solution platform to develop therapeutic programs for neurodegenerative disease and oncology.
EMA Recommends Rare Blood Cancer Treatment and Seven Other Medicines
Recommended medicines include treatments for generalized myasthenia gravis, glioma, neovascular age-related macular degeneration, and more.
Europe Publishes Electronic Product Information for Selected Medicines
Electronic product information for selected human medicines that have been harmonized across the European Union have been published for the first time.
FDA Publishes Guidance on Container Closure Systems for COVID-19
The document includes recommendations for the reporting and implementation of changes to container closure system components.
European Commission Searches for Committee Experts
The EC is calling for interested parties for their safety and orphan drug committees.