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March 30, 2017
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Permira Funds to Acquire LSNE

Sanofi and Regeneron File Suit Against Amgen

Key Considerations in Capsule Filling

Top Stories

More Generic Drug Approvals Not Enough

Will new generic drugs bring the cost of medicines down in the way policy makers hope?
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Lilly Invests $850 Million in US Manufacturing Operations

The company said it plans to expand diabetes manufacturing facilities in the United States.
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Industry News

Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designation Launches

In a FDAVoice blog post, CBER Director Peter Marks discusses the new designation for cell therapies that treat life-threatening diseases.
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FDA Approves Dupixent for Atopic Dermatitis

FDA approved Dupixent for the treatment of atopic dermatitis amidst a preemptive lawsuit filed by Sanofi/Regeneron involving the drug and an Amgen patent covering IL-4 inhibitors.
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Supplier News

Permira Funds to Acquire LSNE

Permira will acquire LSNE, a CDMO for the pharmaceutical and medical device markets.
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Aptar Pharma's Preservative-Free Multidose Dispenser Now Available with Allergan's Eye-Care Medication in the US

Aptar Pharma's ophthalmic squeeze dispenser is the first and only FDA-approved delivery system for prescription eye-treatment formulations without any preservatives.
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Bio/Pharma News

Sanofi and Regeneron File Suit Against Amgen in Patent Case

Sanofi and Regeneron are asking a federal court to issue a judgment of non-infringement for Amgen's '487 patent.
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Plasticell Collaborates with Singaporean Institutions on Stem Cell Research

The company has signed two separate agreements with the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to progress its therapeutic stem cell pipeline.
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Regulatory News

Regulators and Industry Seek Agreement on ICH Lifecycle Management Standard

Manufacturers and regulators are working to reach consensus on the harmonization of management of postapproval changes.
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EMA Suspends Drugs Associated with Micro Therapeutic Research Labs

The agency is recommending the suspension of a variety of medications because of unreliable bioequivalence studies conducted by Micro Therapeutic Research Labs.
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FEATURED TOPICS

API SYNTHESIS & MANUFACTURING

Oral Delivery of Biologic APIs: The Challenge Continues

Effective solutions for overcoming the high molecular weight, hydrophilicity, and instability of large biomolecules have yet to be identified.
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SUPPLY CHAIN

Serialization Hits the Home Stretch

As the November 2017 deadline nears, a surprising number of companies still don't have a serialization plan in place. New programs aim to get them compliant in time.
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QUALITY

Industry experts weigh in on FDA's Quality Metrics program

Quality metrics are used by FDA and by bio/pharma companies to evaluate manufacturing and fuel continuous improvement efforts.
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FORMULATION

Key Considerations in Capsule Filling

Capsule filling is a complex process, and the product to be encapsulated must be well developed to ensure mass uniformity.
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On Demand WEBCAST

Titration in Early Drug Discovery and Development
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Events

Continuous Bio/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Advanced Technology for Improved Efficiency and Quality

March 30, 2017

PDA Annual Meeting

April 3–5, 2017

ExcipientFest Americas

April 24–26, 2017

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REFERENCE BOOKS

Pharmaceutical Technology Drug Delivery Guides

A three-volume set of drug delivery system handbooks. A compilation of articles related to methods and processes of manufacturing and administering pharmaceutical compounds to achieve therapeutic effects. Topics include the development of controlled-release formulations and reformulating injectable drugs for oral delivery.
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eBOOKS

Quality Throughout the Supply Chain

Quality issues can appear at any stage of the bio/pharmaceutical development and manufacturing supply chain. Drug companies must monitor raw materials, suppliers, contract service providers, facilities, manufacturing processes, and production workers. In this e-book, the editors examine current quality issues, and how the industry is addressing quality challenges throughout the supply chain.


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