Industry News
European Commission Approves Spevigo for Generalized Psoriasis Flares
The approval is based on results from the pivotal EFFISAYIL 1 Phase II clinical trial.
Moderna Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Omicron-Targeting Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccine in Children
mRNA-1273.222 has also received FDA EUA for children and adolescents between six and 17 years of age and for adults over the age of 18 years of age.
FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Statistical Approaches to Establishing Bioequivalence
The guidance discusses statistical approaches for BE comparisons and focuses on how to use these approaches both generally and in specific situations.
GSK, Sanofi, and Takeda Partner With Singapore to Boost Biologics Innovation
The partnership will see the pharma giants partner with researchers from A*STAR and various Singapore universities.
Overhauling the Human Medicines Directive and Regulation
The European Human Medicines Directive and Regulation is due to be updated by the end of 2022, but what changes are on the cards?
The Next Blockbuster
Anti-obesity drugs have the potential to be the next blockbusters, according to market analysis.
Catalent Completes Expansion of Clinical Supply Facility
Catalent has completed the expansion of its clinical supply facility located in Shanghai, China.
Etihad Cargo Achieves IATA CEIV Pharma Recertification for Pharmaceutical Logistics
Etihad Cargo is one of the only airlines to hold IATA CEIV Pharma certification globally.
Sartorius BIA Separations and Exopharm Sign Joint Research Agreement
The agreement aims to develop integrated technology for large-scale exosome production.
Ferinject Approved in China for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency in Adult Patients
NMPA has approved Ferinject in China for the treatment of iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia.
ACS-Grade Reagents’ Database Launched
The complete online database of ACS Reagent Chemicals is now available.
MilliporeSigma Invests $286 Million in US Drug Safety Testing Capacity
The $286 million investment ability is designed to elevate MillioporeSigma’s ability to conduct biosafety testing and analytical development services.
Regeneron and Cytomx Announce $2 Billion Oncology Collaboration
The collaboration will see the companies develop investigational next-generation bispecific immunotherapies for cancer.
Gelomics and Rousselot Biomedical Announce 3D Cell Culture Kits Based on Gelatin Methacryloyl
Rousselot Biomedical will supply Gelomics with its gelatin methacryloyl, a photo cross-linkable extracellular matrix, for use in Gelomics’ LunaGel 3D Tissue Culture System.
FDA Approves Injection Designed to Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes
Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) injection is the first FDA-approved therapy designed to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in adults and pediatric patients 8 years and older.
Biotech Startup Raises $5.4M to Develop AI-Designed Protein Machines and Cell Factories
Biotech startup, Cradle, has raised $5.4 million in seed funding with an AI-enabled design platform that allows for the synthetic building of cell factories to produce proteins.
Element’s New Air Treatment Testing Facility Supports Indoor Space Public Health Air Quality
Element has opened a new 7500-ft3 facility that will be used to evaluate aerosolized product efficacy for reducing airborne organisms and viral particles.
CellVax and Theragent Form Manufacturing Pact for Novel Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Candidate
CellVax Therapeutics has selected Theragent, a new CDMO, to manufacture clinical trial material for a new Phase II prostate cancer immunotherapy drug candidate.
ReiThera Expands Viral Vector Production Capabilities with Opening of New Manufacturing Facility
The new facility will allow ReiThera to consolidate its competitive position as a leading CDMO specialized in viral vector production.
Avantor Opens New Distribution Center in Dublin, Ireland
Avantor is continuing its investment to support the biopharma market with the opening of its new distribution center in Dublin, Ireland.
Salipro Biotech Enters into Collaboration with Sanofi
Salipro Biotech has entered into a collaboration and license agreement with Sanofi to advance discovery programs.
Cytiva Opens Cell Culture Center of Excellence
The new Massachusetts facility will strengthen Cytiva’s cell culture services.
Major FDA Reform Unlikely in Closely Divided Congress
The results of the mid-term election may reduce Congress’ ability to pass FDA-related legislation during its lame duck session.
UK MHRA Expands Cosentyx License
The UK MHRA has expanded the use of Cosentyx for use in pediatric arthritic conditions.
MGI and Imperial College London Establish Overseas Customer Experience Center in the UK
MGI and Imperial College will jointly operate a CEC designed to provide European customers with first-hand experience with various automation and sequencing instruments.
Trial Decline
Industry and the government must work closely to ensure the UK remains a competitor in the clinical research field.
J&J to Acquire Abiomed for $16.6 Billion
Johnson & Johnson’s acquisition of Abiomed, a provider of heart pump technologies, is designed to bolster their position in the medical technology sector.
FDA User Fees Reauthorized
FDA keeps its user fees but fails to gain important reforms.
CPHI 2022 Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2022 CPHI Excellence in Pharma Awards were announced on Nov. 1, 2022 at an awards ceremony in Frankfurt, Germany.
CPHI Pharma Index Indicates Record High for Global Pharma Confidence
Metrics from the CPHI Annual Survey suggest that confidence in the global pharma market has risen significantly in the past year.