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January 25, 2018
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In this issue:

Surveys Redefine “Ready”

Experts Partner to Optimize Lyophilization

FDA Looks to Extend IV Fluid Expiration Dates

Top Stories

FDA Heads Back to Work, for Now

The latest continuing resolution funds the government for three weeks.
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Hospitals Launch Their Own Generic Drug Company

Frustrated with chronic shortages and high costs, hospitals form their own generic drug company.
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Industry News

Baxter Extends Recall of Nexterone

The company has expanded its voluntary nationwide recall to include a second lot of Nexterone injection. This recall is due to particulate matter found in the product.
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Experts Partner to Optimize Lyophilization

Researchers at Purdue University and industry experts have partnered up at the Advanced Lyophilization Technology Hub to optimize the 70-year-old freeze-drying process.
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Supplier News

Cambrex and AstraZeneca Mark Long-Term Supply Agreement at Sweden Site

A ceremony was held at Cambrex’s Karlskoga facility to mark the commencement of a long-term manufacturing agreement with AstraZeneca for a key intermediate.
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GE Healthcare to Equip Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility with Single-Use Platform

GE Healthcare will equip Cellular Biomedicine Group’s cell therapy manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China, with its FlexFactory single-use platform, designed to speed up cell therapy manufacturing timelines.
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Bio/Pharma News

Takeda and Denali Partner on Neurodegenerative Therapies

A Takeda and Denali collaboration includes three named programs for treating Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, using Denali’s antibody transport vehicle (ATV) technology to enhance blood-brain barrier penetration.
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Locate Therapeutics Achieves ISO 13845 Certification for Development and Control of Manufacturing for Resorbable Biomaterials

The company is developing a pipeline of combination therapies using its patented polymer-based matrix delivery system, known as TAOS (targeted orchestrated signalling matrix).
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Regulatory News

FDA Looks to Extend IV Fluid Expiration Dates

FDA is monitoring the IV fluid shortage occurring due to Hurricane Maria and is asking companies to submit data for the possibility of extending expiration dates.
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FDA and DoD Work Together to Provide Medical Products to Military Personnel

The two agencies have launched a program to develop safe and effective medical products to be used by American military personnel.
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FEATURED TOPICS

Supply Chain

Surveys Redefine “Ready”

Pharmaceutical companies and contract manufacturing organizations report lack of readiness for the US Drug Supply Chain Security Act serialization deadline.
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Manufacturing

Finding the Right Mix for 2018 Bio/Pharma Success

Bio/pharma professionals manage expectations amid industry uncertainty.
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Formulation

Tackling the Opioid Crisis with Abuse-Deterrent Formulations

Abuse-deterrent opioid formulations generally fall into two categories: the first is based on a physiochemical abuse-deterrent approach and the second combines the opioid with an antagonist.
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European Regulatory Watch

Pharma Braces Itself for Post-Brexit Regulatory Changes

The repercussions of EMA’s relocation and Brexit will continue to be the dominant regulatory issue throughout 2018.
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Events

Pharmapack Europe

February 7–8, 2018

IFPAC-2018

February 11–14, 2018

ISPE 2018 Facilities of the Future Conference

February 20–22, 2018

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eBOOKS

Vaccines Development and Manufacturing 2017

Vaccines—from childhood and influenza immunizations, to epidemic prevention, to cancer and therapeutic treatments—present unique development challenges. In this Vaccine and Manufacturing eBook, the editors explore development and manufacturing options to make vaccines more accessible.


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