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Innovating primary packaging for parenteral drugs: challenges and future directions

The new challenges brought about by the pandemic call for an increasingly scientific approach to the evolution of single packaging elements in order to anticipate the needs of new drug formulations and guarantee a more enhanced, measurable and stable level of performance

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Why CGT manufacturers should automate the production process

Cell and gene therapies can be highly complex and time-consuming to produce at scale; full robotic automation could...
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US Pharmacopeia details mass spectrometry guidelines to advance biologics impurity control

The new chapter aims to standardise the use of mass spectrometry-based analysis in the biopharmaceutical industry, which can be used to detect impurities in cell and gene therapies, antibodies and other biologics
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Hybrid interferons: developing a novel drug class

With many hurdles to overcome, establishing a new drug candidate is a long process — particularly if you are a smaller biotech company with limited resources. These challenges can be further amplified if the candidate being developed is of an entirely novel drug class

Servier opens new €86m biologics production facility in Loiret, France

The company's Bio-S facility will be responsible for the production of biological medicines stemming from its R&D pipeline for preclinical and clinical studies

2BScientific expands its life science product supply service to Europe with new German facility

The facility in Munich will serve the European market with life science products, including in vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents, buffers, biomaterials and antibodies

Hovione nearly doubles pharmaceutical spray drying capabilities at Cork, Ireland facility

The CDMO's multi-million investment will allow it to significantly increase its spray drying capacity, which is necessary for inhaled and oral therapeutics

Automated feeding: a scalable, affordable solution to low manufacturing productivity

In the UK, productivity is languishing and workforce shortages are significant. No sector understands this more than manufacturing, which had a staggering 74,000 vacancies in 2023, contributing to the increasing cost of production

CDMO Adragos Pharma acquires aseptic fill-finish manufacturing expert, Baccinex

Baccinex has significant knowledge in sterile fill-finish processes for both lyophilised and liquid vials

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

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
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

Samsung Biologics bags $668 manufacturing deal with European pharmaceutical company

The CDMO will be responsible for the manufacture of the client's biopharmaceuticals until December 2031
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

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
Research & Development

Steritas and argenx join forces to advance steroid-sparing therapeutic development

With the help of Steritas' STOX Suite, argenx aims to develop antibody-based therapeutics for immune diseases, potentially allowing patients to move away from chronic steroid usage
Regulatory

Merck's Welireg approved for cancers associated with von Hippel-Lindau disease in China

The once-daily drug is the first HIF-2α to be approved in China, exhibiting a 49% objective response rate (ORR)
Finance

Roche acquires clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Poseida Therapeutics

Through the merger, Roche will acquire Poseida's allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy portfolio, including pre-clinical and clinical-stage iterations for a range of conditions
Manufacturing

Aurobindo Pharma signs $25m respiratory drug development and commercialisation deal with global pharma company

The companies will co-develop and commercialise respiratory therapeutics, diversifying Aurobindo's current portfolio
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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Leybold launches Duradry vacuum pump for harsh processes

Advanced technology designed for reliability and efficiency

How pharma packaging manufacturers role is evolving: the case of extractables testing

As the pharmaceutical industry continues to grow and evolve, extractables testing is a critical component of the pharmaceutical industry's efforts to prioritise quality...

Anton Paar expands Litesizer DIA Series with new models

Introducing affordable and advanced solutions for particle analysis

Triple your efficiency with the new DrySyn Vortex

Boost productivity with temperature-controlled parallel reactions

Five critical design elements for Pelton wheel turbine flowmeters

Titan Enterprises outlines the factors for cost-effective and reliable low-flow measurement

Vetter strengthens senior management team for growth

Three new managing directors to support global sustainable development

IMed Consultancy helps Toby Orthopaedics navigate UK regulations

Regulatory consultancy ensures compliance and confidence for Miami-based company

Efficient PFAS-free degassing of aqueous solutions

New silicone-based degassing chamber eliminates the risk of PFAS contamination

Olon releases its annual ESG report

The Italian Group, leading international API supplier, presents the 2023 sustainability report and confirms the sustainability journey toward energy transition,...

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

Award-winning mobile cleanrooms offer fast, flexible solutions for facility upgrades

How flow chemistry is transforming drug discovery

New Syrris eBook explores techniques driving efficiency and innovation

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...

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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

How iPSCs can bridge the translational gap in neuroscience

Affecting more than one in three people, neurological disorders have a vast impact on global health while exacting a tremendous cost, reports Dr Max Mirza, Vice President of...

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

Merck appoints Surendralal L. Karsanbhai to its board of directors The President and CEO of Emerson Electric will work with the 13-strong board to oversee the management of Merck's global business endeavours
Pfizer appoints Chris Boshoff as Chief Scientific Officer and President of R&D Dr Boshoff will be responsible for overseeing and advancing Pfizer's R&D initiatives across all therapeutic areas
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
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