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EMA Recommends Approval of 10 Drugs
The agency recommended approval of 11 drugs, including three cancer drugs, in September.
EMA Grants Conditional Approval to Lartruvo
The new treatment for soft tissue sarcoma has been recommended for conditional marketing authorization in the EU.
EMA Recommends Breast Cancer Treatment
The agency has recommended marketing authorization for Ibrance in the European Union.
FDA Director Responds to Drug Pricing Concerns
In response to the EpiPen pricing scandal, Janet Woodcock, director of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, clarifies FDA’s role in drug pricing.
Bayer Acquires Monsanto
Bayer will acquire the agricultural company for $66 billion in an all cash transaction.
Combination Products Challenge Regulators and Manufacturers
Industry concerns have generated efforts by FDA to streamline the system for designating the lead center to regulate a new combination product.
Virtus Recalls Hyoscyamine Sulfate
Virtus Pharmaceuticals Opco II, LLC is voluntarily recalling batches of hyoscyamine sulfate (0.125mg).
Merck KGaA Joins the DiViNe Project
The project aims to address challenges facing the development, manufacture, and delivery of vaccines.
PhRMA Announces Research & Hope Award Winners
The organization announced the winners of the 2016 awards at a dinner on Sept. 13 in Washington DC.
Allergan to Acquire Vitae Pharmaceuticals
Allergan will acquire Vitae pharmaceuticals for $639 million.
Compounder Cited for Sterile Manufacturing Violations
FDA sent a warning letter to an Illinois compounding pharmacy for violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
FDA Issues Guidance on the Use of Plasma Fibrinogen Biomarker
The agency provides a qualified context of use for the biomarker plasma fibrinogen.
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.