Acute Need for Supply Chain Transparency
Biopharma manufacturers must reduce the risk in their complex supply chains
Metrics Contract Services Adopts New Name and Logo
Metrics Contract Services adopts a more descriptive name and brand that identifies it as being part of the Mayne Pharma global family.
Steady Progress Toward Continuous Flow API Synthesis
The pharma industry makes slow, but steady moves toward commercial-scale continuous processes for small-molecule API manufacturing.
When Payers Refuse to Cover New Drugs, CMOs Take a Hit
More health systems are saying ?no? to reimbursements for new drugs; CMOs must adjust strategies.
Catalent Issues Initial Public Offering
Catalent?s $870 million IPO will help company reduce debt, enable future growth.
Moving Toward a Safer Supply Chain
FDA's Secure Supply Chain Pilot Program, RX-360, and other industry efforts advance actions to secure the drug supply chain.
Hovione's API Facility in Cork, Ireland Passes FDA Inspection
Hovione announced that its API plant in Cork, Ireland has successfully passed a pre-approval inspection by FDA.
China-Based API Manufacturer Warned about CGMP and Misbranding Infractions
FDA issues a warning letter to Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and its import/export company for multiple CGMP violations and misbranded products.
Croda Obtains EXCiPACT Certification for Mevisa Site
Croda, an excipients supplier, announced that it has obtained EXCiPACT certification for its excipients manufacturing site at Mevisa, Spain.
SGS Life Science Services to Expand Shanghai Facility
SGS to add testing laboratories for biotechnology, extractables and leachables, and elemental impurities to Shanghai facility.
PCI Acquires Penn Pharma
Packaging Coordinators, Inc. expands its services with acquisition of Penn Pharmaceutical Services.
Study Shows Capsugel's Capsules as Suitable Excipients in QbD-based Product Development and Manufacturing
Study provides first substantive reference data on key quality attributes of empty capsules
I Holland Launches New Packaging Solution to Eliminate Potential Tool Tip Damage
PrimePac tubes, part of the company's new portfolio of packaging, have been specifically designed with a safety zone to hold tablet punches in position to stop damage to the tip face.
Novasep Passes FDA Inspections on Two Sites
Novasep gains approval from FDA to produce new molecular entity for US market.
West Dedicates Manufacturing Plant in India
West's new plant in India will manufacture primary packaging for injectable drugs.
FDA Issues Warning Letter to Italian API Manufacturer
Trifarma cited for significant deviations in data collection and security, and employee training.
Hospira Acquires Orchid's API Manufacturing and R&D Facilities
Hospira acquires assets from Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals for $218 million.
