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Fujifilm acquires cell culture media companies Irvine Scientific Sales Company and IS Japan.

The active pharmaceutical ingredient and excipient provider has expanded its parenteral ingredient manufacturing capacity and lab services.

A new scientific publication examines analytical processes for the emerging legal cannabis industry.

The agency has accepted AstraZeneca’s biologics license application for an investigational leukemia drug candidate and granted it priority review.

Pfizer transfers CAR-T assets to Allogene Therapeutics under a new alliance to further develop immuno-oncology therapeutics.

Particle engineering using jet milling or spray drying can be used to obtain appropriate particle characteristics for inhalation drug products.

Access to multiple analytical techniques is essential for fully characterizing complex protein formulations.

Accelerated development of new preventives raises challenges for efficient CMC evaluation and production.

The high viscosity of highly concentrated monoclonal antibody formulations not only presents processing and storage difficulties, but also formulation and delivery challenges.

Researchers at MIT have discovered a new set of compounds that do not elicit a foreign body response when implanted. These biomaterials permit the development of a new category of treatment with the ability to deliver therapeutics either at a constant rate or under programmable conditions by using implantable cells as protein factories.

The companies will co-develop and co-promote a CAR T cell therapy in the United States.

Novartis’ Sandoz is seeking approval of its biosimilar referencing Johnson & Johnson’s Remicade (infliximab) for all of Remicade’s indications across gastroenterology, rheumatology, and dermatology.

EMA has recommended approval of the biosimilar for the same indications as Roche’s Herceptin (trastuzumab).

The delivery device and drug form should be considered when choosing a test method for identifying and measuring particulates.

Revisions to chapters on glass containers and elastomeric closures were canceled following review of comments.

The FDA commissioner outlined the agency's initiatives to reward innovation and biosimilars development.

GlobalData reports the need to shift away from egg-based manufacturing of vaccines in light of influenza-related deaths.

Under this agreement, the companies will develop in parallel an antibody drug candidate and cell lines for other potential candidates.

Assessing potential formulation and manufacturing issues in early development phases can improve a drug’s chances for success.

Aston Particle Technologies has developed a technology that produces functionalized particles in a one-step, environmentally friendly process.

Tableting instruments (i.e., compaction simulators) that simulate high-speed presses can be used in a quality-by-design (QbD) approach to perform in-depth material characterization and direct scale-up.

Integration of formulation development, real-time adaptive GMP manufacturing, and clinical testing using a consumer preference panel can save time and cost in performing taste-masking assessments.

The company is voluntarily recalling three lots of Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 100 mg/20 mL Vial and one lot of Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection, USP, Novaplus because of the potential of cracked glass at the rim of the vials.

Colorcon's Opadry EZ provides superior slip and significantly reduces the probability of the tablet sticking to the throat or esophagus.

Fluarix Tetra has been approved for use in children aged six months and above.

Unlike current approaches where bioconjugation is typically done following the manufacture of the monoclonal antibody and the cytotoxic drug, the new method begins with the antibody supernatants and eliminates the need for extensive chromatographic purification.

Gottlieb promoted the development of biosimilars and safer opioid packaging at a briefing sponsored by Alliance for a Stronger FDA and the Pew Charitable Trusts.

Manufacturers tackle regulatory and competitive issues to develop complex therapies and biosimilars.

Cambrex invests in development and laboratory facilities and adds staff.

A different perspective on controlling fixed costs of biomanufacturing, based on know-how from other industries, provides a competitive edge, says the CEO of Samsung BioLogics.