Parenterals, Particulates, and Quality by Design
An apparent increase in the number of recalls due to particulate contamination has drawn the attention of the industry. As measures are taken by manufacturers to address these issues, one aspect is the implementation of quality by design to ensure consistent and robust quality.

Considerations in Developing Sublingual Tablets—An Overview
This review highlights relevant physicochemical drug properties and formulation design considerations critical to quality and performance of the sublingual tablets.

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Germany Post AMNOG: Insights for BioPharma
The authors take a look at some of the recent developments in the German pharmaceutical market and strategies for sustainable success.

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FDA Issues Warning Letter to Cadila Pharmaceuticals for CGMP Deviations
The agency cites deviations from CGMPs for the manufacture of APIs at the company’s Gujarat, India plant.

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Catalent Acquires Micron Technologies, Adds Particle Engineering Capabilities to Portfolio
Catalent has acquired Micron Technologies, a provider of particle size engineering technologies.

USP Releases Compounding Compendium
USP releases compendium of quality standards for compounded medicines.

Roche's Avastin Gains Ovarian Cancer Indication
Avastin plus chemotherapy for the treatment of ovarian cancer increased progression-free survival by 62% compared with chemotherapy alone.

FDA Approves Lemtrada for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
After being plagued by numerous delays, Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) has finally been approved by FDA for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Actavis to Acquire Allergan for $66 Billion
The transaction provides Allergan stockholders with immediate value and enhanced commercial opportunities, according to a company statement.

Grifols Announces FDA Approval of Plasma Fractionation Unit
Spanish-based healthcare company, Grifols, announced that FDA approved the expansion of the plasma fractionation unit at its Clayton, North Carolina facility.

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Secures Two Contracts
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing has announced that the company executed two commercial production contracts in one day.