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January 5, 2017
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Top Pharmaceutical Technology News Stories of 2016

House Approves Revised "Cures" Bill

The House-approved 21st Century Cures legislation supports initiatives for medical research, drug development, and faster approvals, but comes up short on actual appropriations.
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FDA Releases Data Integrity Guidance

The agency published guidance on data integrity as it is relates to CGMP compliance.
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FDA Approves Tablet Production on Janssen Continuous Manufacturing Line

FDA approved an update in the manufacturing of Prezista (darunavir) using a continuous manufacturing line at Janssen Supply Chain's facility in Puerto Rico.
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US Election Puts Health Policy in Play

What's ahead for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries?
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Congressional Committee Questions Mylan CEO Over EpiPen Controversy

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform questioned Heather Bresch during a hearing on the company's decision to raise the price of EpiPen more than 400%.
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Pfizer and Allergan Terminate Merger Agreement

The companies announced that they have mutually decided to terminate the planned merger after the US Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued temporary and proposed regulations on tax inversion.
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NIH Suspends Research in Sterile Production Facilities

NIH decided to suspend research after facilities were found not in compliance with CGMP practices.
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EMA Releases Statement on Brexit

The agency says, for now, it's business as usual.
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Next Steps Uncertain for UK Pharma Industry Post Brexit Vote

In the wake of Britain's decision to exit the EU, pharma companies face uncertainty.
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Celltrion's Biosimilar Remicade Likely to Be Approved for All Indications

The studies, conducted across eight countries with nearly 600 inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, further support claims by Celltrion that Remsima is highly similar to its reference product.
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Top Pharmaceutical Technology Feature Articles of 2016

Cleaning Limits—Why the 10-ppm Criterion should be Abandoned

The 10-ppm criterion for the acceptable concentration of potential API in cleaning validation is no longer necessary and a risk-based approach should be universally adopted.
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How Important is Data Integrity to Regulatory Bodies?

Data integrity is a widespread, global problem that must be addressed.
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The Internet of Things for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

In the pharmaceutical factory of the future, data collected by internet-connected manufacturing equipment improves operational efficiency.
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Forced Degradation Studies for Biopharmaceuticals

The author addresses critical issues to consider prior to performing forced degradation studies and provides best practice recommendations for these types of studies.
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Specialty Markets and Services Drive API Growth

As specialty API outsourcing grows, manufacturers and contract development and manufacturing organizations are investing for the long haul.
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Excipients for Formulation Success

Excipients play a crucial role in the manufacturing of solid-dosage forms and the performance of the finished drug product.
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Cleaning Validation in Continuous Manufacturing

A lifecycle approach can be used to develop GMP-compliant cleaning procedures for continuous manufacturing.
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Using 3D Printing for Solid-Dosage Drugs

Three-dimensional printing allows unique benefits to be built into solid-dosage forms.
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Data Integrity Challenges in Manufacturing

Designing systems using the principles of good documentation practice, including validated audit trails, is a key piece of a manufacturing data integrity program.
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Qualification and Validation of Single-Use Shipping Systems

The authors provide their perspectives on shipping validation.
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