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PharmTech
May 17, 2018
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In this issue:

Freeze-Drying Process Optimization

Integrated Systems Aid Data Integrity

CGMP Violations Found at India Facility


Top Stories

Trump Drug Pricing Plan Outlines Rule Changes Pharma Can Live With

President Donald Trump announced his strategy for making prescription medicines more affordable and accessible in the United States.
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Novartis Acquires AveXis for $8.7 Billion

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Novartis’ gene therapy pipeline.
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Industry News

GlobalData Reports on Barriers Impeding Biosimilar Entry into US Market

Barriers impede biosimilar market entry into the United States despite the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act.
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Precision Medicines Speed Development and Reduce Healthcare Costs

The use of more targeted therapies is expanding as the public gains access to low-cost genetic testing, and more advanced computer systems are offering data from healthcare systems.
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Supplier News

LMT Group Opens New Facility in Nanjing

A new facility will allow Fette Compacting to double its production capacity for tablet presses in Nanjing, China.
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Lonza, Proteon Therapeutics Extend API Manufacturing Partnership

The companies have extended a contract agreement for the commercial manufacture of the active pharmaceutical ingredient for vonapanitase, an investigational drug intended to improve hemodialysis vascular access outcomes.
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Bio/Pharma News

FDA Approves Pfizer’s Epoetin Alfa Biosimilar

The agency has approved Retacrit (epoetin alfa-epbx) by Pfizer’s Hospira, which is a biosimilar to Amgen’s anemia drug, Epogen/Procrit (epoetin alfa).
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Lilly to Acquire ARMO BioSciences for $1.6 Billion

Eli Lilly will acquire ARMO BioSciences to strengthen Lilly's immuno-oncology program.
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Regulatory News

CGMP Violations Found at India Facility

FDA sent a warning letter to Goran Pharma Private Limited citing inadequate quality control violations.
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FDA Seeks Permanent Injunctions Against Two Stem Cell Clinics

The agency is seeking permanent injunctions to stop two stem cell clinics from marketing stem cell products without FDA approval and for violating cGMP requirements.
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FEATURED TOPICS

DOSAGE FORMS

Freeze-Drying Process Optimization

Determining the right process conditions for a freeze-drying cycle requires an understanding of the effect of each step on the drug product.
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ASEPTIC/STERILE

How to Plan Smoke Studies

Airflow visualization studies, or smoke studies, confirm unidirectional airflow patterns in an aseptic processing facility.
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FORMULATIONS

The Role of Carriers in DPI Capsules

Choice of carrier can have a significant impact on the capsule filling process as well as the performance of the DPI formulation.
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MANUFACTURING

Integrated Systems Aid Data Integrity

Integrated computerized systems for data collection improve data security and offer a solution for handling temporary data.
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Events

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BIO International Convention

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American Biomanufacturing Summit 2018

June 14–15, 2018


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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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