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Gerresheimer Presents Solutions for Sensitive Drugs at CPhI 2016
The Gx RTF ClearJect syringe is made of cyclic olefin copolymer and is tungsten- and adhesive-free.
UK Approves Glaucoma Drug Product, Delivered with Nemera’s Multidose Preservative-Free Eyedropper
The Novelia system has been approved as a packaging component and delivery system of multidose drug product formulated without preservatives.
Catalent to Acquire Pharmatek
Catalent will acquire Pharmatek, a San Diego-based manufacturer of oral, injectable, and topical products.
Biosimilars Face Repercussions of Drug Pricing Debate
Concerns have emerged that continued growth in the biosimilars market could be limited by mounting pressure to push down on prescription drug outlays.
Novo Nordisk Recalls GlucaGen HypoKit
The company voluntarily recalled the product due to detached needles on the syringe in the kit.
Idifarma Receives Investment from Suanfarma S.A. to Boost International Growth
As part of a planned process to replace venture-capital financial partners, Suanfarma S.A. has acquired a stake in Idifarma.
Opportunities for Pan-European Medicine Product Launches Post-Brexit
Following the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, there are two areas that demand attention-clinical trials and marketing authorization
Horizon Pharma to Acquire Raptor Pharmaceuticals
Horizon Pharma will acquire Raptor Pharmaceuticals with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Sanofi and Verily Launch Onduo
The companies launched Onduo, a joint venture focused on developing solutions to assist patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Results Released for Adalimumab’s Uveitis Trial
Results show the drug was effective at reducing the risk of uveitic flare or visual impairment.
Microbial Contamination Leads to Recall of Eye-Wash Solutions
A customer complaint revealed microbial contamination issues affecting lots with expiration dates in late 2018 and early 2019.
Systech Establishes a Base in India
Mumbai, the location for its new Indian subsidiary, will also be the site for the company's Uniquity Global Conference on October 6, 2016.
CPhI Releases Findings from Roundtable on Finished Dosage Forms
Analysts examine the latest trends in finished dosage forms.
DSM Nutritional Products to Release New Technology at CPhI
The company will be releasing its new 3C technology for omega 3 EPA and DHA at CPhI Worldwide.
SIO to Exhibit at CPhI
The company will showcase its injectable grade pharmaceutical oils at CPhI Worldwide.
Colorcon to Showcase Tablet Coatings at CPhI Worldwide
The company will display new products such as the Opadry QX, a tablet film coating.
CPhI Releases Expert Panel for Annual Industry Report
The panel includes 12 experts from a variety of disciplines.
Quality Issues Found at Brazil Drug Manufacturing Facility
FDA issued a warning letter to Lima & Pergher Industria e Comercio S/A for CGMP violations.
Pan Drugs Limited Receives FDA Warning Letter
The Indian facility was cited for a range of quality and data integrity violations.
EDQM Publishes Elemental Impurities Guideline
The agency published a guideline for the implementation of ICH Q3D.
Capsugel Announces Expansion at Quakertown Facility
Capsugel is expanding the facility to meet demand for micronization services for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
HHS Awards $8.2 Million to Moderna for Zika Vaccine Development
The department gave Moderna $8.2 million to accelerate development of an mRNA-based Zika vaccine.
A Global Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Regulatory agencies meet to discuss approaches to the development of antibacterial agents.
Allergan Acquires RetroSense Therapeutics
Allergan acquired clinical-stage gene-therapy company, RetroSense Therapeutics, for $60 million.
Syngene International Establishes R&D Center for Amgen
The company established a dedicated research center in Bangalore, India for Amgen.
Cambrex Invests in Expansion at Swedish Facility
The company invested SEK 72 million ($9 million) to expand manufacturing capacity at its Karlskoga facility in Sweden.
CPhI Pharma Awards from a Judge’s Perspective
Michael Platscher, senior project manager R&D, Drug Delivery Compounds-Lipids, Merck & Cie, shares about his experience as a judge for the CPhI Pharma Awards.
Aptar Pharma Forms Pact with BD to Develop Novel Autoinjector
Aptar Pharma has signed a license agreement with BD to jointly develop and bring a new autoinjector to market.
SGS Opens New Facility in Wiesbaden, Germany
The new facility is solely dedicated to offer extractables and leachables (E&L) testing services to the pharmaceutical and related industries.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech Introduces Fully Integrated Upstream Platform
The platform combines an expression system with equipment and process controls to enable rapid development and scale-up of robust titers.
