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FDA Warns that Tydemy May Have Reduced Effectiveness
Lower levels of an active ingredient may result in unexpected pregnancies.
BlueRock Therapeutics and bit.bio Collaborate for Manufacture of Regulatory T cell Based Therapies
BlueRock will be responsible for the global development and commercialization of therapeutic candidates emerging from this collaboration.
iTolerance and Northway Biotech Form Manufacturing Pact for Fusion Protein
Under a manufacturing agreement, Northway Biotech will develop a manufacturing process for iTolerance’s fusion protein in development for regenerative therapy.
Waters Launches SEC Columns for Gene Therapy Applications
Waters XBridge Premier GTx BEH size exclusion chromatography (SEC) columns are designed to improve analysis while lowering the cost of gene therapies.
Kiefel Launches Modular Form-Fill Seal Machine
Kiefel’s new machine is designed to form, fill, and seal up to 6,000 infusion, parenteral nutrition, or dialysis bags per hour.
FDA Approves OTC Opioid Overdose Treatment
The nasal-spray drug can be used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose.
Testing Innovative Analytical Waters
Laboratories are focusing on more automated processes while also trying to maintain an efficient, safe, and personalized experience with each analytical test.
A Healthier Tomorrow?
Only a significant joint effort across the supply chain will help to make healthcare more sustainable and reduce the impact of climate change on global health.
Phasing Out COVID-19 Regulatory Flexibilities
What impact will EMA’s decision to phase out COVID-19 regulatory flexibilities have on the pharma industry?
New Magic from mRNA
mRNA may be a modality whose chief advances are yet to come.
Supply Chain Securities
Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply (MAPS) Act aims to establish a database including key information about critical drugs so supply chain weaknesses can be identified.
FDA Releases Guidance on Standards Related to Pharmaceutical Quality
The program aims to aid submissions from external stakeholders and FDA staff.
Biogen to Acquire Reata Pharmaceuticals for $7.3 Billion
Biogen’s acquisition of Reata will grant them access to Reata’s FDA-approved treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia.
AstraZeneca and Pfizer Ink $1 Billion Rare Disease Deal
AstraZeneca, via its subsidiary Alexion Pharmaceuticals, will purchase a portfolio of preclinical rare disease gene therapies from Pfizer in a deal worth up to $1 billion.
FDA Guidance on Control of DNA Reactive (Mutagenic) Impurities in Pharmaceuticals
The guidance document outlines recommendations to limit potential carcinogenic risk.
SCG Therapy Opens Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Singapore
The new facility is set to utilize and extend SCG's capabilities in advanced cell therapy manufacturing and off-the-shelf human-induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) technology.
Congress Leaves Town with Major Drug-Related Bills on Hold
Pandemic, PBM, and other policies on hold during the summer recess.
Biovian Invests €50 Million in Manufacturing Facility in Finland
The expansion project is aimed to be completed in December 2024 and the new facility will be fully operational by 2025.
Teva Pharmaceuticals and Alvotech Expand Existing Biosimilars Partnership
Teva Pharmaceuticals and Alvotech will expand their partnership for the development and commercialization of biosimilar candidates.
Roche and Alnylam Strike $2.8 Billion RNAi Deal
Roche will pay up to $2.8 billion for the rights to Alnylam’s RNA-based hypertension therapeutic.
FDA Approves Novel Demodex Blepharitis Treatment
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals’ Xdemvy (lotilaner ophthalmic solutions) is designed to treat Demodex blepharitis by directly targeting Demodex mites.
EMA Gives Positive Opinion on Two of Janssen’s Bispecific Antibodies
Janssen has received a positive opinion from the EMA for two novel bispecific antibodies, TALVEY (talquetamab) and TECVAYLI (teclistamab), which the company is developing to treat blood cancer.
MilliporeSigma Expands Production Facility for Cell Culture Media
MilliporeSigma has invested $25 million to expand its cell culture media production facility in Lenexa, Kan.
AbbVie Expands Collaboration with Calibr to Advance Clinical Assets
The partnership is an extension of the collaboration from AbbVie and Scripps Research that was formed in 2019, according to the press release.
Update on Storm Damage to Pfizer Facility in North Carolina
The damage to the facility, which produces 8% of US injectable drug consumption, should not significantly affect the current supply.
EMA Extends OPEN Framework to More Medicines
The framework is now expanded beyond COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
EMA Publishes Draft Reflection Paper on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
The paper highlights the potential of AI in the medicinal product lifecycle and the approach that developers should take with it.
Sanofi and Recludix Enter STAT6 Inhibitor Partnership Worth More Than $1.3 Billion
Sanofi and Recludix Pharma’s deal centers on developing treatments for various immunological and inflammatory diseases.
WuXi Sta Launches High Potency Manufacturing Line in Wuxi City Location
WuXi STA’s new high-potency injectable line has an annual capacity of 12 million units.
Crossbow Therapeutics Debuts with $80 Million in Series A Financing to Advance Antibody Therapeutics
Newly launched Crossbow Therapeutics will work to advance a novel class of antibody therapies for treating cancers.