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MHRA Issues Drug Alert for Emerade Adrenaline Auto-Injector Device
MHRA has issued a drug alert for the Emerade adrenaline auto-injector device, as a result of the device’s potential to fail in delivery of the dose due to blockage of the needle.
New Showroom Opens at Groninger Headquarters
Development and manufacturing machine specialists, groninger, have opened a new showroom at its headquarters based in Crailsheim, Germany.
Catalent Biologics Announces Long-Term Strategic Agreement to Develop Zolgensma
Catalent Biologics has entered into a long-term strategic agreement to develop and manufacture an AveXis gene therapy treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Zolgensma.
Lonza Selects Rockwell Automation for Digital Transformation of Capsule Manufacturing
Lonza plans to implement MES software to accelerate paperless, 24/7 production of drug capsules.
TrendMiner and Process Automation Solutions Partner to Accelerate Customers' Digital Transformation
Process Automation Solutions becomes the latest partner to join the TrendMiner ecosystem.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech Launches Single-Use Vessel for ambr 250 Modular Bioreactor
Sartorius Stedim Biotech has unveiled a new single-use vessel for its ambr 250 modular benchtop automated mini bioreactor system that has been specifically designed for therapeutic cell lines.
Bosch Transfers Packaging Technology Business to CVC
The Bosch packaging machinery business, including the pharma unit, will remain intact in the transfer to private equity firm CVC.
Abcam Acquires EdiGene’s Entire Live Cell Lines and Lysates Portfolio
Abcam has acquired the entire live cell line and lysates portfolio of gene-editing therapy developer, EdiGene.
Catalent Breaks Ground at $112-Million Drug Product Manufacturing Facility
Catalent recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at its Bloomington, Indiana pharmaceutical fill/finish site.
FDA Enforcement Under Trump: CDER Actions Up, but Overall Warnings Down
A July article in Science suggests that FDA enforcement activities have dropped significantly during the current US presidential administration.
Management Support Crucial to AI in Pharma
Recent studies show that more companies are evaluating or using AI, and that top-down management support is a driving force.
USP to Provide Free Access to Quality Standards for AACP Students
The US Pharmacopeial Convention is partnering with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy to provide students with free access to quality standards.
FDA Withdraws Approval of 31 ANDAs from Apotex
cGMP deficiencies prompted FDA to withdraw approval for 31 Apotex ANDAs
Altaire Pharmaceuticals Recalls Multiple Ophthalmic Products
Altaire is voluntarily recalling ophthalmic products because of concerns regarding quality assurance controls in the manufacturing facility.
Connecticut Manufacturer Gets FDA Warning Letter
FDA sent a warning letter to Ecometics, Inc. after the agency found CGMP violations at the company’s Norwalk facility.
FDA Releases Guidance on Electronic Submissions
The draft guidance describes how content should be organized in electronic submissions for all submission types under section 745A(a) of the FD&C Act.
Suheung Opens Capsule Factory
Suheung’s new facility in Vietnam is dedicated to vegetarian capsule manufacturing.
Catalent Extends Spray Drying Capabilities in Europe
An agreement with Sanofi gives Catalent access to commercial spray drying facility in Haverhill, UK.
Boehringer Ingelheim Acquires Immunotherapy Platform
Boehringer Ingelheim will combine assets from its cancer immunology portfolio with the KISIMA immunization platform from AMAL Therapeutics.
Gilead and Galapagos Announce Global R & D Collaboration
Gilead Sciences gains rights to clinical and preclinical programs in Galapagos’ portfolio through a 10-year global research and development collaboration.
Colorcon Announces New Starch Products Manufacturing Plant
A new starch manufacturing plant near Amsterdam, The Netherlands will give Colorcon customers a second source of supply.
Lubrizol Acquires Medical Device Developer
Lubrizol’s purchase intravascular and nonvascular devices developer Bavaria Medizin Technologie, extends its scope of services.
Kite Announces New Facility for Viral Vector Production
Kite, a Gilead company, announced plans to build a new facility for the development and manufacturing of the starting material for the production of cell therapies, viral vectors.
New Cleanroom Facility Built at ADC Bio
The new cleanroom, designed and built by WHP, is part of ADC Bio’s new bioconjugation facility in the UK.
Industry Responds to New Payment System for Antibiotics in UK
Industry has responded positively to the United Kingdom government’s new pharmaceutical payment system to incentivize development of new drugs to tackle AMR.
The Native Antigen Company Appoints Biozol and Shanghai Bioleaf as Distributors
The Native Antigen Company has revealed its appointment of Biozol and Shanghai Bioleaf as its distributors in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and China
Certara Forms a New Practice Area with a Focus on Global Health
Certara has unveiled the formation of a new product development innovation practice area that will be focused on global health.
CatSci Receives National Recognition for Contributions to Welsh Economy
CatSci has received two accolades from Welsh organizations, demonstrating its contributions to the Welsh economy in the field of process R&D.
ADC Therapeutics Closes Series E Financing Expansion
Oncology drug discovery and development company, ADC Therapeutics, has closed its Series E financing expansion, in which it raised $103 million.
US and Europe Reach Mutual Recognition Agreement Goal on Inspections
Slovakia becomes the final European Union country to be recognized by FDA, and the mutual recognition agreement for inspections of manufacturing sites between the US and the EU is now fully implemented.