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August 10, 2017
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BMS Acquires Biotech Company in Billion-Dollar Deal

FDA Grants Approval of Treatment for Hepatitis C

Big Pharma No Longer the Center of Innovation

Top Stories

Congress Passes FDA User-Fee Reauthorization Bill

Following passage by the House in July 2017, the Senate has voted to pass a reauthorization bill for FDA user-fee programs for drugs and medical devices ahead of the user-fee programs' expiration date.
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FDA Accepts Application for Teva's Herceptin Biosimilar

FDA advances the progress of biosimilars with acceptance of regulatory filing for biosimilar referencing a blockbuster biologic by Roche.
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Industry News

IPEC Announces 2017 Award Season Winners

The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC) has announced the winners of the 2017 award season.
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BMS Acquires Biotech Company in Billion-Dollar Deal

On August 3, 2017, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) announced that it has agreed to acquire biotech firm, IFM Therapeutics, in a deal worth over $1 billion to develop BMS' oncology pipeline
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Supplier News

Charles River Labs Acquires CRO

Charles River Labs has announced the acquisition of Brains On-Line (US), a contract research organization (CRO) that provides data on therapeutics for treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases.
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Lonza Boosts Micronization Capacity with Acquisition

Lonza further expands its micronization services with the acquisition of Swiss contract manufacturer, Micro-Macinazione, following its previous $5.5-billion acquisition of dosage form provider, Capsugel.
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Bio/Pharma News

Seattle Genetics Acquires Pharma Manufacturing Facility from BMS

The Washington-headquartered biotech firm plans to use the newly purchased facility to produce antibodies for its current and future pipeline.
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FDA Grants Approval of Treatment for Hepatitis C

FDA has approved Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir), a new molecular entity (NME), to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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Regulatory News

EMA Looks at Drug Development for Senior Population

The agency is asking for comments on a reflection paper on developing drugs for the needs of older patients.
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Manufacturers Struggle to Track Controversial 340B Drug Discounts

Manufacturers are seeking greater oversight of how providers reimburse for and dispense covered drugs.
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FEATURED TOPICS

40th Anniversary

Process Validation Evolution—The Lifecycle Approach

FDA's process validation process validation process validation guidance has evolved and the current lifecycle approach has profoundly influenced validation practice.
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Development

Facility Design Issues for Single-Use Processes

Regulations and business changes have altered Big Pharma's place in the industry.
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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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Outsourcing

Consolidation Shapes Pharma

Pharma company consolidation and outsourcing led to a de-emphasis of manufacturing and reduced investment in new technologies and facilities.
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Events

MES 2017

August 15–16, 2017

3rd Annual Data Integrity Validation

August 16–17, 2017

The Bioprocessing Summit

August 21–25, 2017

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REFERENCE BOOKS

Process Analytical Technology Resource Guide Combo

A compilation of informative, useful articles from Pharmaceutical Technology designed to help you meet the challenges of process analytical technology, be more efficient in testing, reduce over-processing, enhance consistency, and minimize rejects.
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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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