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12 September 2017

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Gilead to Buy Kite Pharma for $11.9 Billion

Gilead will gain a robust pipeline of cell therapy products, with one lead candidate, a CAR T therapy, anticipated to gain FDA approval in the fourth quarter.
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BMS and Daiichi Sankyo to Collaborate on Research

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Daiichi Sankyo announced a collaboration to evaluate the combination of Opdivo (nivolumab) and antibody drug conjugate DS-8201 for treating breast and bladder cancers.
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Industry News

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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FDA Puts Out Alert on Halted Merck & Co. Trials for Keytruda

FDA has put out an alert regarding the risks associated with using Keytruda in combination with other anti-cancer drugs based on interim results from two clinical trials that showed increased risk of death.
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Regulatory News

EMA's PRAC Recommends Removal of Modified-Release Paracetamol

Experts noted that the mechanism of drug release for these products after an overdose could put patients at risk.
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FDA Commissioner Outlines New Step for Stronger Drug Manufacturing Oversight

A new collaboration between CDER and ORA will more fully integrate drug review programs with facility evaluations and inspections, in an effort to streamline drug reviews while strengthening manufacturing oversight.
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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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Merck KGaA Considers Sale of Consumer Health Business

As Merck KGaA continues its strategic shift into a science and technology company, it is considering options for its consumer health business, including a potential sale.
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Supplier News

Catalent Signs Manufacturing Agreement with US WorldMeds

Catalent and US WorldMeds have entered into an agreement for the commercial manufacture of lofexidine, a drug used to alleviate opioid withdrawal symptoms.
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AMRI Acquired by The Carlyle Group and GTCR

The Carlyle Group and GTCR have completed a previously announced acquisition of AMRI, a contract research and manufacturing organization.
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FEATURED TOPICS

BIOLOGICS

Targeting Drug Delivery with ADCs

Safe and effective drug targeting with ADCs requires careful selection of drug, antibody, and linker.
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FACILITIES

Cost Constraints Hinder Innovation

Cheaper drugs are good for consumers, but cost restrictions limit drug company incentives to modernize facilities.
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ANALYTICS

Survey Shows Key Challenges and Pain Points in Global Laboratory Market

Respondents cited instrument maintenance and downtime, complexity of testing requirements, and time-consuming sample preparation as the top challenges in their laboratories.
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SUPPLY CHAIN

Serialization at Aesica: An Interview with Catherine Kay, Operations Director

Aesica Pharmaceuticals has recently installed capabilities for serialization at all its packaging facilities.
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Product Profiles

AbbVie

AbbVie's Contract Manufacturing Business has been serving our partners globally for more than 35 years.
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Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing

GMP Laboratory Testing Services
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing is the largest network of harmonized bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide providing comprehensive laboratory services for the world's largest pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies.
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Event Profile

CPhI Worldwide 2017

Date: 24-26 October 2017
Venue: Messe Frankfurt, Germany
CPhI Worldwide, together with co-located events ICSE, InnoPack, P-MEC and FDF, hosts more than 42,000 visiting pharma professionals over three days. 2,500+ exhibitors from 153 countries gather at the event to network and take advantage of more than 150 free industry seminars. The exhibition covers every sector of the pharmaceutical market under one roof.
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UPCOMING WEBCASTS

Formulation Selection and in-vitro Screening for Oral Bioavailability Enhancement
Live Webcast: Tuesday, September 12 at 11:00am EDT
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No-Fuss Continued Process Verification: Automating Process and Product Monitoring
Live Webcast: Thursday, September 14 at 11:00am EDT
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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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ON DEMAND WEBCAST

Using Health-Based Exposure Limits (HBELs) to Assess Risk
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Events

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

Ennigerloh, Germany

19–21 September 2017


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Reference Library

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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