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Dual-chamber packaging systems as a simplification factor in the supply chain

Dual-chamber packaging solutions could represent a new frontier also to package parenteral drugs, simplifying the supply chain through reconstitution, potentially making logistics more flexible and efficient, says Cecilia Bassi, Product Manager at Bormioli Pharma

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Ardena's Oss nanomedicine facility gains full GMP approval from the Dutch Healthcare Authority

The pharmaceutical manufacturing facility can produce advanced nanoparticle drug delivery systems, including lipid-based, polymeric and metal oxide nanoparticles

Pfizer gains European Commission approval for haemophilia A and B drug, Hympavzi

The subcutaneous therapeutic is the first and only anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor approved for the treatment of haemophilia A or B, and is available in an auto-injector format

Pharmaceutics International bolsters its prefilled syringe production capabilities

The aseptic and oral dosage CDMO has invested USD $3.6m into advanced labelling, fill/finish and automated visual inspection technologies at its Hunt Valley site in Maryland, US

Sanofi invests €40m into biopharmaceutical manufacturing at its Lyon Gerland site

The pharma giant has expanded its French monoclonal antibody production capabilities, while also dedicating €25m to the development of a second-gen polyclonal antibody

Syndax Pharmaceuticals' leukaemia drug Revuforj bags FDA approval

The therapeutic is the first and only menin inhibitor to gain FDA approval for acute relapsed or refractory acute leukaemia

TrakCel to support cell and gene therapy orchestration with OCELLOS IT solution

The IT system allows cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturers to track the progress of personalised CGTs in real-time, while also managing their supply chain

AbbVie's Elahere approved for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer by the European Commission

Elahere is the first FRα-targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) to be approved in Europe for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

Novel innovation enhances productivity and output for Polish pharma company

A consultative approach to service, delivery and problem solving ensured that a Polish pharmaceutical company received the equipment and technology it needed to ramp up production and expand into new geographies

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Finance

Ascend Advanced Therapies expands US footprint through Advanced BioScience Laboratories merger

Ascend's collaboration with EW Healthcare partners will expand its reach in the US pharmaceutical market through capital investment and an uptick in GMP AAV manufacturing capacity
Analysis

SGS expands cutting-edge spray drug delivery testing capabilities in Belgium health science laboratory

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced an expansion in its spray drug delivery testing capabilities at their laboratory in Wavre, Belgium
Manufacturing

Asymchem fully automates its therapeutic peptide manufacturing processes

The company has facilitated the scale-up of its peptide manufacturing capabilities, with its production capacity now standing at 10,000 L
Sustainability

Bespak and Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials partner to create climate-friendly inhalers

The two companies will create pMDIs with an optimised sustainability profile with Orbia's low global warming potential (GWP) propellant, Zephex 152a
Ingredients

Logical Biological expands its raw pharma material development and supply capabilities with new lab

The raw material supplier can now better serve in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers, as it has a significantly larger operational capacity
Drug Delivery

Adragos Pharma enhances its sterile injectable production capabilities with new €13m ampoule filling line

The novel line at the CDMO's Livron-sur-Drôme site in France will allow the company to manufacture more than 160 million ampoules for sterile injectables annually
Research & Development

Syncona launches early-stage drug development company, Slingshot Therapeutics

The novel early-stage pharmaceutical company aims to collaborate with academic institutions to bring their findings to the clinic, with their first programme centring around inflammatory disease
Regulatory

PTC Therapeutics' gene therapy Kebilidi bags FDA approval for AADC deficiency

The gene therapy is the first to be approved in the US for direct administration to the brain, and tackles aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADC)
Finance

Merck attains $588m global license for PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody from LaNova Medicines

The bispecific antibody is designed for oncological indications and functions by inhibiting the PD-1/PD-L1 and the VEGF/VEGFR receptor signalling pathways
Manufacturing

IMA Life and RheaVita team up to commercialise continuous biopharmaceutical freeze-drying tech

The companies will work in tandem to develop and commercialise its continuous freeze-drying technology, allowing the rapid production of complex biopharmaceuticals
Analysis

Medac and chiron develop organ-on chip tech for animal free drug testing

The companies aim to develop an animal-free pharmaceutical testing method that utilises organ-on chip technology, and will be used in rheumatoid arthritis drug testing
Ingredients

Rousselot and IamFluidics launch dissolvable microcarrier for cell culturing

The alginate and denatured collagen based product allows researchers to produce scalable cell cultures for biologic drugs and cell therapies

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Cleancube multi: Guardtech’s container facilities support NHS aseptic pharmacies

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How flow chemistry is transforming drug discovery

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Challenges and development perspectives of primary packaging for parenteral drugs

When talking about parenteral drugs, we usually refer to the administration of drugs by injection through the integument or directly into the circulation, says Andrea...

Novel innovation enhances productivity and output for Polish pharma company

A consultative approach to service, delivery and problem solving ensured that a Polish pharmaceutical company received the equipment and technology it needed to ramp up...

Bormioli Pharma to digitise package leaflets using augmented reality

The project is part of the Bormioli Pharma Invents innovation programme, which aims to provide concrete answers to some of the most important challenges in the...

IMed supports K2 medical systems in their EU MDR transition

Consultancy firm helps K2 navigate the complex regulatory process to achieve Article 97 compliance

The importance of accurate tare/gross weighing systems in the pharmaceutical industry

Why accurate tare/gross weighing is critical in pharmaceutical settings

IMed Consultancy enabling innovation in the mental healthcare sector with Limbic

Limbic is a London-based start-up that is using world-leading, clinically validated Artificial Intelligence and beautiful product design to make psychological therapy...

Dissolution of an immediate release nanoparticle formulation using the NanoDis system

An efficient dissolution method to aid in nanoparticle drug development

How augmented reality could impact healthcare and pharma packaging manufacturing

Research and Markets predicts a consistent growth for the AR market in healthcare over the next few years. The expected value of the AR market is projected to reach 152...

INTEGRA Bioscience's pipettes for streamlined and accurate liquid handling

Bioanalytical consultancy company BioApp solutions is currently using INTEGRA's pipettes to improve its pipetting consistency, and — therefore — the reproducibility of...

PacBio launches Vega system, a compact long-read sequencing platform

New benchtop sequencer brings HiFi technology to researchers at $169,000

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Why potency assays are a crucial consideration for CGT manufacturers

Potency assays can enhance the efficiency of cell and gene therapy development and commercialisation while also bringing down costs

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Clinical trials: current insights and future perspectives

To keep up with the ever-evolving landscape of clinical trials, companies must conform to regulations and consider how to make the study process patient-centric

Recombinant versus synthetic peptide synthesis: the perks and drawbacks

Since the introduction of novel peptide drugs into the market, the demand for polypeptide manufacturing has significantly increased, reports Dr Philipp Markolin

Company News

Biosynth appoints Matt Gunnison as its new CEO and Kieran Murphy as Chair Matt and will both assume their places on the Board of Directors, and will work to strengthen the company's position in the life sciences sector
Wheeler Bio appoints Patrick Lucy as chief executive officer Experienced leader to guide the company towards integrated commercial-scale operations
Calluna Pharma appoints Mark Gaffney as CEO and Mark Altmeyer as Chair of the Board The two will work to advance the company's global presence, while developing its lead programme
Mosaic Therapeutics appoints Dr Barry Davies as its CSO Barry will bring more than 25 years of experience in drug development and lead optimisation to the table
Lonza nominates David Meline as independent board member David Meline brings extensive governance, financial and industry experience to Lonza’s Board of Directors
Nanosyrinx appoints Edwin Moses as its Chairperson With more than 30 years of executive-level experience, Edwin will aim to maximise the value of the company's nanosyringe platform
Enzene appoints Norm Stoffregen as Site Head of its US biomanufacturing facility The CDMO has appointed Norm to run the USD $50m manufacturing facility in New Jersey
Amphista Therapeutics appoints new CEO, Antony Mattessich Antony will be responsible for assisting the growth and development of the company and its therapeutic assets
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