Bio/Pharma News

Combination of Yervoy and Opdivo Shrinks Melanoma Tumors Drastically in NEJM Case Report

April 20, 2015

The combination of two mAb drugs eradicated a large tumor, but also sparked new toxicity concerns associated with immunotherapies.

GSK Recalls Flu Vaccine

April 20, 2015

GSK notifies CDC and FDA that it is recalling the remaining doses of its 2014–2015 flu vaccine, Flulaval Quadrivalent Thimerosal-free Pre-Filled Syringes, due to decreased potency.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech Acquires BioOutsource

April 17, 2015

The acquisition expands Sartorius Stedim Biotech’s service portfolio.

Antibiotic Drug Development Makes a Turning Point

April 16, 2015

The growing threat and spread of antimicrobial resistance continue to ring alarm bells worldwide.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech Launches New Single-Use Harvesting Technology for High Cell Density Cultures

April 14, 2015

The single-use clarification system eliminates centrigues; harvesting can be performed in one step; and process robustness and predictability are ensured.

Study Finds Prescription Drug Spending Rose 13% in 2014

April 14, 2015

Spending on prescription medications reached $373.9 billion in 2014, representing the largest increase in 13 years.

Hydra Biosciences Enters into Collaboration Agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim

April 14, 2015

Hydra Biosciences enters into an agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim to research and develop small-molecule TRP inhibitors for renal diseases and disorders.

DBV Technologies Receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Peanut Allergy Treatment

April 10, 2015

As the prevalence of falsified medicines continues to increase, Switzerland is taking measures to secure its supply chain such as the implementation of serialization.

Hospira Italy Facility Gets Warning Letter

April 10, 2015

FDA issues a Warning Letter to Hospira S.p.A. for GMP violations at the company’s Liscate, Italy facility.

Baxter Recalls IV Solutions

April 10, 2015

Baxter voluntarily recalls select lots of IV solutions due to possible particulate matter.