Supply Chain Update

Pharma Assesses Technologies to Prevent Fakes

Covert and layered approaches to combat drug counterfeiting and illegal diversion strive to stay ahead of criminal enterprises.
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A Global Fight to Protect the Drug Supply

Governments stretch limited resources to track counterfeit, diverted, and stolen pharmaceuticals globally.
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Multi-Tenant Warehouse Option Aids Healthcare Companies

GENCO, a FedEx Company, introduces a multi-tenant warehouse model in Milton, Ontario, and Memphis, Tennessee.
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Recipharm Launches Serialization Showcase Line

Recipharm launched a showcase line to demonstrate the company's new serialization solutions.
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Marken Announces New Depot and Operations Center in Argentina

Marken announced the opening of a new depot and logistics operations center in Argentina.
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EUIPO Report Says Counterfeit Medicines Cost EU €10.2 Billion a Year

A report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office shows that the EU loses approximately €10.2 billion a year due to counterfeit medicines.
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Pharma Venture Wins Supply Chain, Logistic, and Distribution Award at CPhI

Pharma Venture's approach in tackling supply-chain, logistic, and distribution challenges in the MENA region was recognized at the CPhI Pharma Awards.
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Solid Phase-Change Material Provides Safe Cold Chain Shipment

The Koolit Advanced PCM Gel from Cold Chain Technologies provides cold-temperature protection for drugs and vaccines during transport.
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In the Lab

Interpharm Praha A.S Receives FDA Warning Letter

The Czech Republic drug manufacturer was cited for data integrity and quality issues.
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ICH Introduces Two New Guidelines

The new guidelines will address bioanalytical method validation and biopharmaceutics classification system-based biowavers.
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API Synthesis and Manufacturing

Cost-Effective Catalysts Could Replace Traditional Multi-Step Processes

New catalysts show promise for pharmaceutical intermediate and API synthesis.
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NJIT Researchers Honored for API Coating Technology

The researchers were awarded the Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award for a solventless method for coating APIs.
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FDA Releases Q7 GMP for API Guidance

The guidance addresses the good manufacturing practice for managing quality in APIs.
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Outsourcing Update

Outlook for Fill/Finish Outsourcing Stays Healthy

Automation, single-use systems, smaller footprints, and new drug delivery devices define trends for fill/finish outsourcing.
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Contract Services Update

Catalent Breaks Ground for Expanded Biologics Facility

Catalent invests $34 million to add a 2 x 2000-L single-use bioreactor system and laboratory space in Madison, WI.
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Recipharm to Open New GLP Bioanalysis Laboratory in Sweden

Recipharm announced that it has invested 5 million SEK in a new GLP bioanalysis laboratory in Uppsala.
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CordenPharma Completes API Process Bay

CordenPharma announced the completion of a new highly potent process bay for APIs at the company's Colorado facility.
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SGS Invests in New cGMP Facility

The company invested in a new cGMP facility located in Berlin, Germany.
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PaizaBio Receives CFDA Approval for Expansion

PaizaBio will add aseptic injectable production capacity in Hangzhou, China.
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