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September 14, 2017
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In this issue:

EMA Hosts Antimicrobial Resistance Meeting

Scaling Up a Continuous Granulation Process

US Gov't Partners with Summit Therapeutics on New Antibiotic

Top Stories

Lilly to Cut 3500 Jobs, Aims for $500 Million in Savings

The pharma major anticipates an annualized cost savings of roughly $500 million starting in 2018 based on a significant reduction in its global workforce.
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FDA Issues Warning Letter to EpiPen Manufacturer

FDA cited Meridian Medical Technologies, a Pfizer company, which manufactures Mylan's EpiPen, for cGMP violations that included failure to appropriately investigate defects in auto-injector components.
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Industry News

Scripps Confirms QC Mechanism that Protects Protein Production

Scientists at Scripps' Florida campus showed for the first time that quality control steps exist in the production of proteins, which presents a target for anti-cancer drug development.
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US Gov't Partners with Summit Therapeutics on New Antibiotic

BARDA has awarded Summit, a drug discovery and development company, a contract worth up to $62 million over five years for the development of a new small-molecule antibiotic.
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Supplier News

OSI, Petasense to Partner on IoT Solutions

Predictive maintenance is one application planned for a new alliance that will bring Internet of Things capability to users of OSI's PI solution.
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Ventria to Double Biomanufacturing Capacity

The biopharmaceutical company broke ground on what will be a new 3000-ft2 addition to its Kansas biomanufacturing facility.
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Bio/Pharma News

Merck KGaA Completes $788-Million Divestment of Biosimilars Business

Merck KGaA completes the divestment of its biosimilars business as part of its strategy to focus on developing a pipeline of innovator drugs.
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Roche Recalls Three Lots of Activase on Sterility Issues

Roche's subsidiary, Genentech, issued the voluntary recall of the anti-stroke drug because of compromised vials containing sterile water that were packaged with the drug.
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Join Renishaw as we present a free day long symposium reviewing a variety of topics relevant to Raman in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Industry leaders from JEOL, Leica, Ondax, Linkam, and Renishaw will be presenting on the technology and techniques that impact the science of Raman today. The event takes place at Renishaw's Headquarters in West Dundee, IL on September 19.
Register today, space is limited.


Regulatory News

FDA to Promote Continuous Manufacturing

The agency is looking for industry input on best practices for continuous manufacturing.
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EMA Hosts Antimicrobial Resistance Meeting

The meeting, to be held jointly with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, is part of the agency's effort to raise awareness about the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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2017 PDA Container Closure, Devices and Delivery Systems: Compatibility and Material Safety Workshop ; Oct. 2-3, 2017 ; Washington, DC
New and innovative therapies are transforming the way primary packaging and device systems are viewed during development and throughout the product lifecycle. Differences in regulatory pathways for each component can impact the regulatory requirements and affect the time to market. The 2017 PDA Container Closure, Devices and Delivery Systems: Compatibility and Material Safety Workshop, will bring together industry leaders and regulators to examine the issues associated with compatibility and safety of drug device and delivery systems. Learn more


FEATURED TOPICS

Outsourcing

How to Get the Most from Regulatory Outsourcing

Regulatory outsourcing can result in improved compliance, greater transparency, higher productivity, increased cost-effectiveness, and desired strategic outcomes.
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Standards/Regulations

Regulation of Companion Diagnostics

EMA recognizes that a regulatory framework, under which medicines and diagnostics are developed and approved independently, may not be ideal.
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Changing the functional role of capsules in drug delivery
By combining polymer science, engineering and formulation know-how, we are creating breakthroughs in capsule and encapsulation technologies that are changing the functional role of capsules in medical research, drug formulation and drug delivery. Capsugel provides leading-edge solutions that protect high value compounds, optimize delivery to targeted sites in the body, and ensure the best operational performance in capsule filling. To learn more, visit www.capsugel.com.


Drug Development

Challenges for Pulmonary Drug Delivery

Pulmonary drug delivery is becoming increasingly used. When developing pulmonary drugs, pharmaceutical chemists must consider drug absorption, control of particle size, suitable toxicology models, and patient compliance.
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Scale Up/Tech Transfer

Scaling Up a Continuous Granulation Process

Continuous twin-screw granulation offers several options for increasing production scale. Thermo Fisher Scientific explains factors to consider in scale-up projects for manufacturing oral solid-dosage drugs.
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IVT's Validation Week celebrates its 23nd anniversary this year in Philadelphia! The industry's gold-standard for validation training is back to provide the most comprehensive information on new global regulations, technology advances and industry case models for developing, implementing and deploying validation procedures enterprise-wide. This year's program features customizable content for beginner and advanced professionals from bio/pharma and medical device fields. www.cbinet.com/valweek


AAPS 2017 Planning Guide

Alcami

Alcami is a world-class supplier of comprehensive pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services headquartered in Wilmington, NC.
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New OptiForm® Solution Suite

Catalent has broadened the scope of its OptiForm® Solution Suite platform to provide an efficient and seamless path from late-stage discovery to phase I clinical trials.
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Colorcon

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, and functional excipients for the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries.
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CordenPharma

CordenPharma is your full-service Contract Development & Manufacturing (CDMO) partner for APIs, Drug Products, and Packaging Services.
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UPCOMING WEBCASTS

Excipient Selection to Enable the Performance of Skin Delivery Dosage Forms
Live Webcast: Wednesday, October 18 at 11:00am EDT
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Spectroscopy Advances for Improved Reproducibility and Easier Compliance
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Packaging Material and Packaging System Quality for Pharmaceuticals and Biologics
Live Webcast: Wednesday, September 20 at 11:00am EDT
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No-Fuss Continued Process Verification: Automating Process and Product Monitoring
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ON DEMAND WEBCASTS

Emerging Pharma’s Winning Combination: A Science-First Approach to Accelerating Drug Development
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Formulation Selection and in-vitro Screening for Oral Bioavailability Enhancement
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Using Health-Based Exposure Limits (HBELs) to Assess Risk
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Ensure the Scalability of Your Molecule with a Science-Driven, Phase-Appropriate Approach
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Choosing the Best Biomanufacturing Strategy: The Value of a Multi-Pronged Approach
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Events

Workshop on Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: From Powder to the Coated Tablet

September 19–21, 2017

15th Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum

September 25–29, 2017

POWTECH

September 26–28, 2017

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REFERENCE BOOKS

Pharmaceutical Technology presents its Analytical Testing Resource Guide combo

A compilation of articles 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

Biologics and Sterile Manufacturing

New technologies, including single-use systems, are leading the push for faster production and higher titers. At the same time, ensuring quality in raw materials and water systems, and controlling contamination are paramount. In this Biologics and Sterile Manufacturing eBook, the editors explore key technology, process, and operational topics.


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