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Debunking the myths of HPMC adoption

Adopting new products, formulations and ways of working can be a challenge for industries as regulated as pharmaceuticals, writes Dr Subhashis Chakraborty, General Manager, Head of Global Product Management, at ACG Capsules

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Cytiva and WhiteLab Genomics team up to use AI to accelerate cell line development

Collaboration will accelerate stable cell line development in AAV genomic medicine development and ultimately also shorten the development timeline to clinic
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European Commission approves tablet formulation of BeOne's BRUKINSA for all indications

Tablets will advance treatment simplicity and convenience to meet patient needs across Europe

Piramal and NewAmsterdam Pharma invest in a dedicated suite to enhance oral solid dosage production

The multimillion-dollar investment provides NewAmsterdam Pharma with the commercial capacity to produce a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of obicetrapib and ezetimibe to meet commercial demand

BioMed X and Novo Nordisk launch new collaboration in oral peptide drug delivery

The initiative aims to identify and support new ideas for innovative oral formulations for peptide drugs such as GLP-1 receptor agonists via BioMed X’s global talent sourcing and incubation model

Extrovis and Dr. Reddy’s launch an authorised generic CARAC (fluorouracil cream) 0.5% in the US

The partnership reinforces Extrovis’ strategy to extend the reach of its therapeutics while advancing long-term affordability and sustainability in healthcare

Upperton Pharma Solutions advances oral vaccine delivery with Oxford’s Pandemic Sciences Institute

Upperton Pharma Solutions has been awarded a grant as part of the first VaxHub Sustainable Platform Funding Call, in collaboration with the University of Oxford

Bayer Aspirin introduces Aspirina to the US pain market

Bayer Aspirin has provided families with fast pain relief for generations and is continuing the tradition of health and pain relief by launching Aspirina, a product familiar to the US Hispanic community
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Dosage forms: solving the solubility challenge

The increasing number of poorly soluble APIs is driving innovation in the excipient sector as manufacturers look to enhance drug solubility and bioavailability, says Matt Finkelhor, Commercial Manager, Global Novel Polymers at Lubrizol

Continuous innovation: redefining the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing

In an industry in which reliability is paramount and change can be slow, GEA has consistently proven that innovation and stability go hand in hand. Almost two decades ago, GEA introduced the first ConsiGma® continuous manufacturing (CM) system to the pharmaceutical market — a pioneering move that helped to reshape how oral solid dosage (OSD) forms are developed and produced

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Greener horizons: Lonza CHI’s journey towards sustainable capsule production

From sustainable sourcing to working with drug developers and suppliers to ensure that ingredients and raw materials are processed in an environmentally conscious way, pharmaceutical contract service suppliers are under increasing pressure to implement planet-friendly practices and minimise their emissions

Roquette debuts Health & Pharma Solutions, Nutrition & Bioindustry subsidiaries

The company has created two new organisations; Roquette Health & Pharma and Roquette Nutrition & Bioindustry, following its acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions

Roquette completes acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions

The pharmaceutical excipient specialist will now have access to IFF Pharma's range of biopolymers for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries

Bend Bioscience adds dry granulation system to Gainesville, Georgia site

The new commercial-scale spray dryer and dry granulation system will boost the CDMO's oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing capacity within the key US market

dsm-firmenich launches pharmaceutical taste solutions portfolio

The range aims to improve the taste and sensory experience of solid, liquid or semi-solid dosage forms

Pfizer integrates Coperion's K-Tron feeders into its German OSD manufacturing plant

Pfizer's contained facility in Freiburg, Germany now includes Coperion's K-Tron feeders, which will dose the correct amount of excipients and APIs required for each batch

Noramco Group invests $25m into US sterile injectable manufacturing at Whippany, NJ site

The Halo Pharma facility in New Jersey will be responsible for vial filling, as well as producing RTU injectables, syringes and cartridges

Adragos Pharma completes €4m liquid filling expansion at Leipzig, Germany site

The CDMO has installed a cGMP compliant liquid filling line and cartoning machine, boosting the site's production capacity by nearly 10x

Recipharm expands aseptic filling capabilities at Wasserburg, Germany site

The novel system facilitates the cost-effective, GMP-compliant aseptic manufacture of PFSs, syringes and vials at a small scale, delivering between 500 to 50,000 units per batch

Mythbusting: can the ConsiGma Coater handle friable tablets?

GEA experts investigate the tablet coating process used by the company’s cascade-based ConsiGma® technology to assess its ability to handle less-robust cores

The US FDA bans colour additive Red No. 3 from use in oral solid dosage forms

Ingestible drug manufacturers will have until January 18, 2028 to reformulate their products, as Red No. 3 has been linked to cancer in male rats

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Quotient Sciences and Vasa Therapeutics announce dosing of first subjects in VS-041 novel heart failure trial

The trial is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of VS-041 in healthy volunteers

Natoli releases the NCF-45 capsule filling machine for ease and accuracy in OSD manufacturing

The machine allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to perform fast changeovers and increase production capabilities

How optimising lower punch ejection height can optimise your tableting

Setting a lower punch ejection height can improve batch yield while also increasing production speed

BENEO: galenIQ, the sweet excipient that makes lozenges stable and taste good

Located at stand #4E20, the company is set to present a sugar-free excipient that provides a broad range of benefits named galenIQ™ 900

Omya set to unveil pharmaceutical solutions at CPhI in Barcelona

Swiss mineral expert Omya is set to attend CPhI with the Omyanutra range, offering advanced excipients to help produce stable and fast disintegrating oral tablets (ODTs)...

Innovation and the development of generic pharmaceuticals

Generic drugs are incredibly important in the medical field, not only for their effectiveness but also for their cost-saving potential for both manufacturers and customers

Upperton expands oral dosage form capabilities

This includes the company making significant investments in the procurement of larger, commercial scale equipment

Bürkert at ChemUK2023

The exhibition will take place on 10-11 May, 2023 at the NEC Birmingham

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