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November 23, 2016
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CDER Launches OPQ Learning Program

Almac Expands Packaging Facility

Pfizer Expands Humanitarian Program

Top Stories

GSK, J&J Lead in 2016 Access to Medicines Index

Despite some progress, pharmaceutical companies have a long way to go in making their products accessible and affordable, this year's study finds.
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Don't Blow Up FDA

Biopharma proponents argue for FDA resources, Cures legislation, and science-based drug regulation.
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Industry News

ICH Announces New Guideline on Data Collection

At ICH's November 2016 meeting, the council announced new members and new guidelines.
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CDER Launches Experiential Learning Program for OPQ Staff

CDER is asking manufacturers to participate in the Experiential Learning Site Visit Program to educate OPQ staff about pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
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EXPERT INTERVIEW

Barry Holtz, president, iBio CMO sat down with Pharmaceutical Technology to discuss plant models in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

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Supplier News

Almac Expands Commercial Packaging Facility

The company expanded its commercial packaging facility in response to a growing demand for pediatric drugs.
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Nitto Avecia Expands Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Capacity

Avecia is adding drug substance capacity at its Milford, MA manufacturing site.
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Bio/Pharma News

Neovacs Acquires Interferon Alpha Manufacturing Technology

Neovacs acquired Amegabiotech's Interferon Alpha manufacturing license for the manufacture of its lead therapeutic candidate.
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Pfizer Expands Humanitarian Assistance Program

The company plans to expand access to its Prevanar 13 vaccine in humanitarian emergency settings.
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Regulatory News

FDA Researchers Develop Mouse Model for Zika Studies

Research by agency scientists may help speed development of Zika virus vaccines.
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FDA Releases Guidance on Developing Treatments for Bladder Cancer

The agency published guidance to help pharma companies in the clinical development of treatments for bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer.
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FEATURED TOPICS

SUPPLY CHAIN

Managing Risk in Raw Material Sourcing

Vendor selection and materials testing are complex enough, but in today's volatile environment, risk mapping and monitoring are also crucial.
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STANDARDS & REGULATIONS

Biosimilars to Drive Modern Manufacturing Approaches

Reliable, high-quality products require innovative analytics and production.
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OUTSOURCING

Five Themes That Will Drive the CMO Industry

CMO executives are focusing on M&A activity, new business models, and fundraising limits.
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GMPs

The Human Factor in Inspections

Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, principal consultant, PAREXEL, discusses how to prepare for an inspection by a foreign regulatory agency.
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UPCOMING WEBCASTS

Advances in Manufacturing Technology Lead to Efficiency, Reliability, Flexibility and Speed to Market
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Simple Steps to Speed Encapsulated Drug Development
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Risk Management Strategies for Quality Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Biocompatibility Testing of Combination Devices – New Regulatory Guidance
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Reversed Phase Liquid Chromatography using Surrogate/Additional Stationary Phases
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A Wireless Approach to Monitoring Systems in Complex, Regulated Environments
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Employing a Lean Lab Approach to Optimize Lab Processes: Part 2 "Improve Productivity"
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Events

2016 PDA Data Integrity Workshop

December 7–8, 2016

Peptalk: The Protein Science Week

January 9–13, 2017

CPhI North America

May 16–18, 2017

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REFERENCE BOOKS

Pharmaceutical Technology presents its Process Analytical Technology resource guide combo

A compilation of informative, useful articles designed to help you meet the challenges of process analytical technology, be more efficient in testing, reduce over-processing, enhance consistency, and minimize rejects.
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eBOOKS

Bioprocessing & Sterile Manufacturing eBook

Read feature articles on accelerated scale-up for vaccine production, standards for air cleanliness classification, aseptic filling advances, a flexible approach to cleanroom design, a science-driven approach for microbial control, removing genotoxic impurities, regulatory enforcement, drug shortages, and validation of single-use shipping systems.


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