Finding a New Purpose for an Unproven Drug
Compared to traditional drug discovery approaches, drug repurposing, repositioning, and rescue can be faster and cheaper.
Demand for Efficiency Spurs Bioprocessing Innovation
The biopharma industry is growing at 14-15%, but efficiency demands and lack of skilled labor may impact performance.
Fresenius Kabi Breaks Ground on $250-Million Facility Expansion
Fresenius Kabi broke ground on a previously announced $250 million expansion of its Melrose Park, IL, manufacturing facility.
UPS Reveals Supply Chain Security System
UPS has revealed a new system to improve drug supply chain security, in compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
Cambrex Adds Reactors to Facility in Sweden
Additional reactor capacity and a wastewater processing plant increase API manufacturing capacity at the Cambrex site in Kalskoga, Sweden.
ADC Bio Invests $11 Million on Bioconjugation Facility
ADC Bio announces plans to expand into clinical and commercial drug manufacturing for ADCs.
Software Adds Data Integrity Functions
New algorithm and functions in Shimadzu’s LabSolutions software enable compliance with data integrity regulations.
Particle Analyzer Images Nanoparticles
The Nano-flow imaging particle analyzer from Fluid Imaging Technologies automatically image nanoparticles for identification.
Global Effort to Stop Sale of Illegal Drugs Advances
FDA participated in a global operation to combat the sale and distribution of unapproved and illegal drugs.
BASF Plans Amine Facility in Nanjing
BASF will build a new specialty amines plant at its existing wholly owned site in Nanjing Chemical Industry Park in China.
Eurofins Scientific to Acquire EAG Labs
Eurofins Scientific has announced an agreement to acquire EAG Laboratories to expand its reach in North America.
FDA Sweeps Websites with Warning Letters
The agency sent out 13 warning letters on Sept. 19, 2017 to companies selling drug products online.
Ajinomoto Althea Adds High Potency Capabilities
Ajinomoto Althea opens manufacturing suites in new high potency and antibody drug conjugate commercial facility.
Spectrum Chemical in Distribution Deal with Cole-Parmer
Spectrum Chemical announced an agreement with Cole-Parmer for the distribution of Spectrum’s USP fine chemicals.
Recipharm in Manufacturing Pact with Roche
Recipharm has announced a long-term manufacturing pact with Roche, which includes the acquisition of Roche’s solid-dose manufacturing facility in Leganés, Spain.
Catalent to Acquire Cook Pharmica for $950 Million
The acquisition adds to Catalent’s capabilities in biologics development, analytical services, manufacturing, and finished product supply.
Fujifilm Opens New $9-Million Cell Culture Labs in UK
The new 10,000 ft2 of laboratories will be dedicated to the company’s monoclonal antibody platform, which enables rapid access to development and manufacturing capacity.
