Continuous Solid-Dosage Manufacturing Platform Nears Prototype Installation
A G-CON, GEA, and Pfizer collaboration developed a PCMM (portable, continuous, miniature, and modular) system to produce oral solid-dosage drugs.

Outside Looking In
European CDMOs want into the US market, but entry options are limited.

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Using Flow Sensors to Monitor Process System Health
Using flow sensors, operators can monitor compressed-air use to help identify problems early and provides data for improving energy efficiency.

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A Robust CAPA System for a Global Supply Chain
Enterprise quality management systems can help shift the quality emphasis from corrective to preventive actions.

Johnson Matthey Acquires Capacity in Scotland
The Scottish plant was built by Glaxo in 1980 and will be refurbished in 2015.

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Packaging Manufacturer, Sepha, Wins Award for its Non-Destructive Leak Detection Device
Sepha's VisionScan is the first tool-less, non-destructive leak detection device for pharmaceutical blister packs, which uses a camera-imaging technology.

FDA Issues Draft Guidance to Foster Competitive Access for Bioequivalence Studies
The guidance seeks to help generic and biosimilar drug sponsors gain access to reference products from brand-name manufacturers.

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EMA Reassures Safety of Novartis Flu Vaccine
No evidence that Fluad vaccine caused deaths in Italy, says EMA.

FDA Approves Amgen Drug for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Amgen's bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) antibody constructs help the body fight malignant cancer cells.

Sanofi Faces Alleged Kickback Charges
Sanofi executives are being charged in a whistleblower lawsuit for allegedly granting illicit payments to healthcare providers.