Hemispherx Biopharma Incorporates Continuous Manufacturing at its NJ Facility
The upgrades will offer the opportunity for higher product yields and higher purity levels.

Canon Announces New Biomedical Company
Canon announced that it established Canon BioMedical, a wholly owned biomedical business to develop, manufacture, and market operations related to Canon's life-science and molecular diagnostics platform.

Teva Announces Sale of Facility
Teva announced that it would sell its Sellersville, Pennsylvania facility to G&W Laboratories.

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J&J Loses First Jury Trial for Risperdal
Johnson & Johnson will pay $2.5 million to a plaintiff who developed gynecomastia after using Risperdal.

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FDA Postpones Hearing for Remicade Biosimilar
FDA announced that it would postpone a meeting that would be critical for the advancement of Celltrion's Remicade biosimilar in the US.

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Superbug Antibiotic Lands FDA Approval
FDA approved Actavis' antibiotic Avycaz designed to combat drug-resistant bacteria.

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Celltrion Launches Remicade Biosimilar in European Markets
Remsima will now be available for patients in 12 additional countries in the European Union.

Novel Pharmaceutical Company, Turing, Announces Launch
Turing Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of its company, the acquisition of three assets from Retrophin, and a new senior management team.

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SGS Expands Biomarker Testing Capabilities at Poitiers Facility
SGS has invested in additional modules for its COBAS 6000 analysis system in a move to expand its biomarker analytical capabilities at its Poitiers facility in France.

Catalent Expands Clinical Packaging Capabilities in Europe
The company has increased capacity for cold storage and controlled drug substances handling at its European facilities.