PharmTech Europe News
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.
Sanofi and Insilico Medicine Ink $1.2 Billion Drug Development Deal
The deal will see Sanofi use Insilico’s AI drug discovery platform to advance up to six new drug development candidates.
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.
UK MHRA Expands Cosentyx License
The UK MHRA has expanded the use of Cosentyx for use in pediatric arthritic conditions.
Shimadzu and UMG Göttingen Enter Analytics Collaboration
The collaboration will see Shimadzu and UMG develop new clinical laboratory methods using LC-MS for TDM analysis.
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.
Steriline Showcases Filling Equipment at CPHI 2022
Steriline will be exhibiting its vial filling and capping machine (VFCM100) under double-wall isolator for aseptic filling at CPHI 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany, on Nov. 1–3, 2022.
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.
Gerresheimer Showcases DropControl, a New Dropper Solution for Ophthalmic Formulations, at CPHI 2022
Gerresheimer has developed a new dropper insert for ophthalmic formulations that it is showcasing at CPHI 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Cambrex Announces Stability Storage Expansions in Ireland and Belgium
Cambrex has expanded its stability storage business, Q1 Scientific, in Ireland and Belgium.
WHO Ranks South Africa’s Vaccine Regulatory System at a Functional Level of Maturity
South Africa’s vaccine regulator has reached new WHO level to ensure safety, quality, and effectiveness.
Recipharm to Add High-Speed Filling Line to Wasserburg Facility
Recipharm’s new high speed filling line, designed for pre-filled syringes and cartridges, is expected to be operational by May 2023.
Aenova and Microcaps Enter Strategic Collaboration
Aenova Group and Microcaps are partnering to enable new customized formulations for product development and life cycle management solutions.
EMA Extends Use of COVID-19 Vaccines to Children
The agency has recommended approval of Comirnaty and Spikevax for children from six months of age.
EMA Recommends Adapted Spikevax Vaccine
The agency has recommended authorization of the Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5.
Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease Treatment Receives Marketing Authorization Recommendation from EMA
Ebvallo (tabelecleucel) would be the first EMA-approved therapy for patients with relapsed or refractory Epstein-Barr virus positive post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease.
EMA Announces Positive Indication for Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine
Takeda’s dengue vaccine is designed to prevent disease caused by virus serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4 in individuals four and older.
CRB Releases Trends and Insights Report
CRB’s Horizons: Life Sciences report covers challenges facing manufacturers and how to keep pace with rapid innovation.
Agilent Opens Dissolution Center of Excellence in UK
Agilent Technologies opened a Dissolution Center of Excellence in Craven Arms, United Kingdom, on Oct. 12, 2022.
Cytiva Acquires CEVEC, Boosts Cell Line Development Capabilities
Cytiva’s acquisition of CEVEC Pharmaceuticals strengthens the company’s cell line development and biomanufacturing capabilities.
Amphista Therapeutics Enters Targeted Protein Degradation Partnership with Domainex
Amphista Therapeutics and Domainex will work together to develop treatments focusing on targeted protein degradation.
OGT Launches New Panel and Workflow Solutions
OGT has launched the SureSeq Myeloid Plus panel and OGT Universal NGS Complete Workflow.
A Royal Tribute
Pharmaceutical Technology Europe pays tribute to the role Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had in promoting innovation within life sciences.
EC Approves Vabysmo for Two Leading Causes of Vision Loss
EC has approved Roche’s Vabysmo, the first bispecific antibody for the eye, for two leading causes of vision loss.
EC Approves Lupkynis for Treatment of Active Lupus Nephritis
Otsuka announced that the EC has approved Lupkynis as the first oral treatment for active lupus nephritis.
EMA Recommends Approval of Enjaymo
EMA has recommended approval of Enjaymo for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adult patients with cold agglutinin disease.
MilliporeSigma to Invest €130 Million in French Manufacturing Facility
MilliporeSigma’s €130 million (USD$132 million) investment is designed to increase manufacturing capacity of single-use assemblies.