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October 22, 2015
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Hovione Expands Formulation Capabilities
Rethinking Limits in Cleaning Validation
FDA Assesses Overview of Combination Products

Top Stories

Merck Serono and Merck Millipore Become Merck

Merck relaunches brand identity to reflect transformation into a science and technology company.
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Valeant Addresses Questions on Pricing; Receives Subpoenas

Senator McCaskill deemed J. Michael Pearson's response letter on drug pricing “inadequate.”
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Industry News

FDA Awards Grants to Expand Continuous Manufacturing

The FDA grants to the Rutgers-led C-SOPS research consortium will support the introduction of continuous manufacturing techniques for pharmaceuticals.
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NIH Dedicates Funds to Carbohydrate Science

Through the Glycoscience Program, the National Institute of Health will contribute $10 million to advance the study of carbohydrates and the compounds that interact with them.
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Supplier News

Hovione Expands Formulation Capabilities

Hovione acquired a formulation facility adjacent to its current process chemistry and particle engineering facility in Loures, Portugal.
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Sartorius Stedim Biotech Launches Flexsafe 3D Pre-Designed Solutions for Storage and Shipping Applications

Flexsafe 3D Pre-Designed Solutions feature appropriate components, functionalities, and quality controls that meet the specific requirements of each step in upstream and downstream processing and in final filling.
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Bio/Pharma News

Athenex Expands API Manufacturing in China

Athenex will build two facilities for high-potency, oncology API ingredients in Chongqing, China.
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Hikma Signs Licensing, Distribution, and Supply Agreement with Basilea Pharmaceutica International for Antibiotic Zevtera

Under the terms of the agreement, Hikma will have the exclusive rights to register, distribute and market Zevtera in the Middle East and North America.
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Regulatory News

FDA Warns Unimark API Facility in India

FDA issued a warning letter to API manufacturer Unimark Remedies Ltd. for cGMP violations at its facility in India.
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FDA Assesses Overview of Combination Products

The agency gives an update on the regulation of combination medical products.
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FEATURED TOPICS

FORMULATION

Characterization and Formulation Screening of mAb and ADCs by High-Throughput DLS

High-throughput dynamic light scattering effectively screens for optimal ADC formulations by investigating the effects of buffer conditions and temperature on aggregation.
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REGULATIONS

Regulatory Considerations for Alcohol-Induced Dose Dumping of Oral Modified-Release Formulations

This article looks at the current status of alcohol-induced dose dumping of modified-release formulations and the need for regulatory harmonization in handling this challenge.
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MANUFACTURING

Leveraging Change for Continuous Process Improvement

Managing change and overcoming employee resistance and fear requires a proactive approach.
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VALIDATION

Rethinking Limits in Cleaning Validation

An integrated approach can improve the efficiency of cleaning validation studies.
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Technology Transfer from a CDMO Perspective
Joe Cobb, CPIP, director of pharmaceutical development at Metrics Contract Services, recently shared industry challenges from the contract manufacturing side of the industry on tech transfer, which continues to be one of the main challenges of the pharmaceutical industry when it comes to outsourcing.
Learn more and view Cobb's presentation at metricsinc.com.



AAPS 2015 EXHIBITOR GUIDE

GlobePharma

GlobePharma has spent 20 years Innovating the Industry Standard.
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Mikart

Mikart specializes in the development, manufacturing, and packaging of solid-dose and liquid-oral dose products.
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Patheon

Patheon is a leading provider of contract development and commercial manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
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PYRAMID Laboratories

PYRAMID offers the pharmaceutical and biotech industry both analytical and manufacturing support capabilities.
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Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

Shimadzu is a world leader in the analytical instruments industry.
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Suheung Capsule

Suheung Capsule has solely focused on manufacturing the highest quality Capsules.
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Optimizing M&A Integration for Custom Success: The CMO Perspective
LIVE WEBCAST: Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 9:00 am ET
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Webcasts

Practical Implementation of the New Elemental Impurities Guidelines

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The new ICH Q3D Guideline for Elemental Impurities has initiated reviews and changes in quality testing programs in bio/pharmaceutical companies around the world. Companies need to assess the risks of potential elemental impurities in their process and materials streams. In this webcast, experts review the requirements of elemental impurities guidelines, practical recommendations to address implementation challenges, and key considerations for analytical testing programs.
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Thermal Sintering for Controlled Drug release of Hydrophilic Drugs
LIVE WEBCAST: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 10 am EDT
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Innovative Tools for the Development and Manufacturing of Biotherapeutic Proteins

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The biopharmaceutical industry has seen ever increasing innovation over the past five years. Most notably, there has been an increase adoption of high-throughput process development (HTPD) and single-use technologies. Join our webinar to learn effective strategies to match product quality attributes for a biosimilar product and reduce process development timelines.
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Innovative Tools for the Development and Manufacturing of Biotherapeutic Proteins
On Demand
The biopharmaceutical industry has seen ever increasing innovation over the past five years. Most notably, there has been an increase adoption of high-throughput process development (HTPD) and single-use technologies. Join our webinar to learn effective strategies to match product quality attributes for a biosimilar product and reduce process development timelines.
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on pharmtech tv

PharmTech TV

The Human Element in Pharma Manufacturing

Biologics Development and Manufacturing Trends

Collaborative Success Strategies for Biopharm Companies

A Conversation with AAPS Executive Director, Walt Marlowe


Events

21st Annual Validation Week

October 27–29, 2015 | Philadelphia, PA

The Universe of Pre-filled Syringes & Injection Devices

November 3, 2015–November 3, 2015 | Vienna

Stability Testing

December 08–10, 2015 | Philadelphia, PA


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REFERENCE BOOKS

Analytical Testing Resource Guide Combo

A compilation of articles Pharmaceutical Technology in a three-handbook set covering general analytical testing and stability in the manufacture, packaging, storing, and testing of formulated products.
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eBOOKS

Bioprocessing and Sterile Manufacturing 2015 eBook

This eBook features articles on sterility testing, disposable technologies, parenterals, facility planning, mAb formulation, and more.

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