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Takeda Receives Japanese Regulatory Approval for HYQVIA Subcutaneous Injection for Treating Agammaglobulinemia or Hypogammaglobulinemia
With this approval, HYQVIA [Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (human) with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase] becomes the first and only facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin available in Japan to treat these disorders.
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Sampling and Testing of In-Process Materials and Drug Products
The draft guidance document provides recommendations for complying with 21 CFR 211.110.
Roche Forms Partnership Worth Potentially More than $1 Billion with Innovent to Develop Novel ADC for SCLC
Under the agreement, the companies will advance development of IBI3009, Innovent’s ADC candidate, which has received IND approvals in the US, China, and Australia.
FDA Announces Reopening of Comment Period Regarding HCP Immunogenicity Risk from Follow-on Recombinant Peptides
The comment period for the Federal Register Notice, “Evaluating the Immunogenicity Risk of Host Cell Proteins in Follow-on Recombinant Peptide Products: Establishment of a Public Docket: Request for Information and Comments”, has been reopened by FDA until March 3, 2025.
Creating a Sustainable Approach
In an interview with Pharmaceutical Technology Roger Viney from ICE Pharma highlights the importance of sustainability for the bio/pharma industry and some important future considerations for companies.
FDA Publishes Final Guidance on Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
The guidance provides recommendations for those interested in participating in FDA’s Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Designation Program.
5 CDMOs to Watch in 2025
Contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) are more critical than ever as the demand for advanced therapies continues to grow. Here are the CDMOs and service providers that are poised to make the biggest impact on the pharmaceutical industry.
Astellas Pharma Recalls PROGRAF and ASTAGRAF XL Capsules
The company is recalling one lot of PROGRAF 0.5mg (tacrolimus) and one lot of ASTAGRAF XL 0.5mg (tacrolimus extended-release) capsules because some bottles may contain empty capsules.
Top 10 Feature Articles of 2024
The PharmTech Group editors present our most popular technical articles from 2024.
Top 10 Video Interviews of 2024
The PharmTech Group editors present our most popular interviews from 2024.
First Generic of a GLP-1 Injection Gets FDA Nod to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
FDA's approval of Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ liraglutide injection makes this product the first generic version of Victoza, a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
WHO Provides a Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines
Pointing to the continued circulation and evolution of COVID-19, WHO published a statement on the COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition to respond to variants of the virus.
Roche Introduces New Mass Spectrometry Analyzer
The launch of Roche's cobas mass spectrometry solution will bring fully automated mass spec analysis to the clinical lab.
Protection of Personal Data in European Medicine Regulation
Revised guidelines published by EMA and HMA update the rules on identification of commercially confidential information and personal data used in marketing authorization applications.
Prasinezumab Misses Primary Endpoint in Roche’s Phase IIb Study, but Has Potential in Treating Early Stage Parkinson’s Disease
Results from a Phase IIb study missed the primary endpoint by failing to achieve statistical significance.
Innovation, Collaboration, and Performance Were Highlights for EMA in 2024
Emer Cooke, executive director of EMA, is encouraged by the competitiveness of the European pharmaceutical market.
Endo Recalls Adrenalin Chloride Solution
The company is voluntarily recalling all lots of Adrenalin Chloride Solution (EPINEPHrine nasal solution, USP) 30 mg/30 mL (1 mg/mL) 30 mL vials due to misleading labeling and its status as an unapproved drug.
Orexo and Abera Partner to Develop Nasal Powder Vaccines
The companies will use Orexo’s powder-based drug delivery technology to develop mucosal vaccines in an inhaled formulation.
Scinai Immunotherapeutics Establishes US CDMO Business Unit
Scinai Bioservices Inc. has been established in Delaware as the company's new US-based subsidiary, which will serve biotech companies in early stage drug development.
AbbVie to Boost Immunology Pipeline with Acquisition of Nimble Therapeutics
AbbVie's latest acquisition target is Nimble Therapeutics, which will give AbbVie a lead asset, an oral peptide for treating psoriasis.
Electronic Product Information Moves Forward in Europe
A pilot program to explore creation and testing of ePIs in regulatory procedures shows positive results.
Novo Nordisk to Establish New Production Facility for Rare Disease Therapies in Denmark with DKK 8.5 Billion Investment
Novo Nordisk will use the DKK 8.5 billion (US$1.2 billion) to build a new modular and flexible production facility in Odense, Denmark, that will produce multiple products for rare diseases.
Several Orphan Drugs Among Medicines Recommended for Approval by EMA in December
EMA recommended 17 drugs for marketing authorization in December, including treatments for rare heart conditions, anemia, and liver disease.
FDA Creates CDER Center for Real-World Evidence Innovation
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s new center will coordinate and promote use of real-word data in regulatory decisions.
TekniPlex Healthcare to Announce Expanded Capacity at Pharmapack Europe
The company will be showcasing its injection blow molded bottles and five-layer blown film at the packaging event in Paris on Jan. 22–23, 2025.
Intertek Teams Up with CrystecPharma on Formulation and Development of Dry Powder Inhaler Products
The partners will aim to establish a platform that enables rapid development of DPI products.
GSK Enters into Strategic Collaborations with Relation and Muna to Advance Drug Development
With these agreements, the respective parties will work to advance therapeutic candidates for treating fibrotic diseases, osteoarthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease.
BioMarin to Increase Production Capacity with €60 Million Expansion at Ireland Facility
With this investment, BioMarin will add a new laboratory to its Shanbally, Co. Cork, Ireland, manufacturing facility.
AbbVie Acquires Aliada Therapeutics, Gains Neuroscience Pipeline
AbbVie has completed its acquisition of Aliada Therapeutics which includes Aliada’s disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.
Novo Nordisk Gains Manufacturing Sites from Novo Holdings and Novavax while EC Approves Catalent Acquisition
The European Commission has approved Novo Holdings' acquisition of Catalent, which includes the related sale of three manufacturing sites to Novo Nordisk, which is also acquiring the Czech Republic manufacturing site of Novavax for $200 million.