Felicity Thomas

European bio/pharma companies have no choice but to invest and adapt to the evolving industry needs.

UK scientists are once again able to participate in the Horizon European research programme thanks to a deal struck in 2023.

Clarivate has released its 2024 Drugs to Watch report, highlighting 13 therapies with great potential.

In this episode of Drug Digest, Pharmaceutical Technology’s European/Senior Editor, Felicity Thomas, chats about the trends shaping solid dosage drug development and manufacturing with Jan Vertommen from Lonza and Dave DiProspero from CRB Group.

Drug shortages across Europe are being exacerbated by increased demand, struggling supply chains, and manufacturer suspensions.

The largest biotech hub is set to be built in Lithuania by Northway Group.

Hovione has acquired start-up company, ExtremoChem, expanding its technology platforms.

UK industry body, ABPI, has responded positively to the recent Autumn Statement.

In this episode of Drug Digest, Pharmaceutical Technology’s European/Senior Editor, Felicity Thomas, chats about the biggest trends impacting oral and topical drug delivery and how these trends are impacting the excipient sector with Nick DiFranco and Ashley Rezak from Lubrizol Life Science Health.

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe® spoke with Ole Wiborg from Zerion Pharma, a Danish pharmaceutical development company, at the inaugural Start-Up Market on the show floor at CPHI Barcelona 2023.

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe® spoke with Gustavo Ferrer from Dr. Ferrer BioPharma, a US company focused on innovative intranasal medications, at the inaugural Start-Up Market on the show floor at CPHI Barcelona 2023.

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe® spoke with Leonardo Vincenzi from CONTINUUS Pharmaceuticals, a US company that specializes in process development, at the inaugural Start-Up Market on the show floor at CPHI Barcelona 2023.

A novel approach for safety assessments in inhalation drugs may avoid animal testing for drug products.

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe® spoke with Joren van der Horst from Luo Automation, a Dutch company focused on automated visual inspection solutions, at the inaugural Start-Up Market on the show floor at CPHI Barcelona 2023.

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe® spoke with Carlos Rial Calvo from FABRX, a pharmaceutical 3D printing company, at the inaugural Start-Up Market on the show floor at CPHI Barcelona 2023.

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe® spoke with Dr. Tom Kamperman from IamFluidics, a Dutch high-tech company that develops customized microencapsulation solutions, at the inaugural Start-Up Market on the show floor at CPHI Barcelona 2023.

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe® spoke with Gautam Shetty from Congruence Medical Solutions, a US drug delivery device company, at the inaugural Start-Up Market on the show floor at CPHI Barcelona 2023.

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe® spoke with Dr. Rainer Schmidt from Galvita AG, an excipient manufacturer based in Switzerland, at the inaugural Start-Up Market on the show floor at CPHI Barcelona 2023.

The companies will co-promote GSK’s shingles vaccine, Shingrix, to healthcare professionals and points of vaccination in China.

Janssen has requested an extension to the indication application of its fully-human, bispecific antibody treatment, Rybrevant (amivantamab).

Orakl Oncology has raised funds to develop its precision oncology platform and accelerate drug development.

Cambrex has completed the expansion of its North Carolina facility, doubling its manufacturing capacity.

Biosynth has further strengthened its peptide division with the acquisition of Pepceuticals.

Dosage forms are being shaped by numerous factors, with patient-centricity continuing to be an important driver of decisions in development.

Novo Nordisk’s obesity treatment has been so successful the company is now top of the ‘value pile’ in Europe.

In this episode of Drug Digest, Pharmaceutical Technology’s European/Senior Editor, Felicity Thomas, discusses small-molecule APIs, excipients, and formulation advances, including a discussion about novel approaches and solutions to pediatric formulations and taste-masking, a rundown of the fundamental stages of gaining a certificate of suitability for APIs, and a deliberation on the biggest trends impacting the industry and key sessions to visit while at CPHI, with several key industry experts.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe and Astex Pharmaceuticals have announced the approval of INAQOVI by the European Commission.

Samsung Biologics and Bristol Myers Squibb have further expanded their strategic manufacturing agreement to include the large-scale manufacture of an antibody cancer drug substance.

Modular facilities allow for a certain amount of flexibility and reconfiguration options.

A structured cleaning procedure is essential to ensure the effective cleaning of equipment.