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October 25, 2018
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In this issue:

Developing Lipid-Based Formulations

EMA Recommends Six Medicines for Approval

Politics Drives Direct-to-Consumer Price Disclosure Rule


Top Stories

Novartis to Acquire Endocyte in Deal Worth $2.1 Billion

Novartis plans to acquire Endocyte, a biopharmaceutical company, to accelerate the development of innovative radioligand technology for treating cancer.
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FDA Promotes Complex Generics and Combination Products

To achieve a more dynamic marketplace, FDA is issuing guidance documents and targeted advisories to support R&D on complex generics and combination products.
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Industry News

Politics Drives Direct-to-Consumer Price Disclosure Rule

The US Department of Health and Human Services has published its proposed rule on the disclosure of drug prices, just in time for the November mid-term elections.
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ Senior Vice-President of Research to Receive Breakthrough Award

Dr. C. Frank Bennett, has been announced as a recipient of the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences in recognition of his contribution to the discovery and development of the first drug approved for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy.
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Supplier News

Cambrex Development Center in North Carolina Focuses on Continuous Flow

Cambrex will create a new center of excellence for API process development and clinical supply at its High Point, NC facility and expand its API manufacturing facility in Italy.
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Evonik Launches Advanced Combination Polymer for Enteric Coatings

An advanced combination polymer for enteric coatings has been launched by Evonik and will be showcased during AAPS PharmSci 360 in Washington DC.
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Bio/Pharma News

Roche, Ionis Partner to Develop Eye Disease Treatment

The companies will work together to develop Ionis-FB-LRx for the treatment of complement-mediated diseases, including Geographic Atrophy (GA), the advanced stage of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), in a deal worth $760 million.
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AbbVie, Morphic Therapeutic Join Forces for Fibrotic Disease Treatments

The companies will work together to advance a number of Morphic's oral integrin therapeutics for fibrosis-related indications in a deal with $100 million.
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Regulatory News

EMA Recommends Six Medicines for Approval

The recommended drugs include one biosimilar, two orphan medicines, and three extensions of therapeutic indications.
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FDA Launches Global Initiative Against Websites Selling Illegal Drugs

The agency, in partnership with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, cracked down on 465 websites marketing illegal opioids and other drugs claiming to treat conditions such as cancer and HIV.
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FEATURED TOPICS

ANALYTICS

Lot Release Testing Analytics for Small-Molecule Drugs

Experts weigh in on up-to-date analytical procedures for the lot release testing of small-molecule pharmaceuticals.
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DOSAGE FORMS

New Dose Forms Focus on the Patient

Innovative technologies bring patient focus to drug delivery.
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FORMULATION

Developing Lipid-Based Formulations

Lipid-based formulations offer a means of addressing the physicochemical and biological challenges of poorly soluble APIs.
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QUALITY SYSTEMS

Strategies for Managing the Impact of Brexit for US Biotech Companies

This article explores major aspects for United States biotech companies to consider when creating a compliant post-Brexit strategy.
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UPCOMING WEBCASTS

Utilizing Spray-Dried Dispersion Technology for Bioavailability Enhancement: Overview and Case Studies
Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11am EST|8am PST|4pm GMT|5pm CET
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Validating H2O2 Bio-Decontamination in Rooms and Isolators
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11am EST|8am PDT|4pm GMT|5pm CET
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Insoluble APIs Scaring You? Don't be Afraid of Nanoparticles!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11am EDT|8am PDT|3pm GMT|4pm CET
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Planning Successful Launches of Complex Drug Products
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11am EDT|8am PDT|3pm GMT|4pm CET
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ON DEMAND WEBCASTS

Sterility Testing: Best Practices and Use of Isolator Technology
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Implementing Transmission Raman for Fast Content Uniformity Testing – from Feasibility Evaluation to a Validated Release Method
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Successfully Navigating the Analytical Environment of Complex Generic APIs
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Facing Inactive Ingredient Database Challenges? Navigating the Complexity for Successful Regulatory Filings
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Moving Beyond the Central Dogma: New Tools and Systems for the Production of Difficult-to-Express Proteins
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Events

scwish:pharma

November 1–2, 2018

ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo

November 4–7, 2018

Twin Screw Extrusion Workshop

November 28–29, 2018

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AAPS PharmSci 360 Exhibitor Preview

CordenPharma

CordenPharma is your full-service partner in the contract development & manufacturing (CDMO) of APIs, drug products, and packaging services.
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Distek

Distek engineers highly innovative, technically modern and user-friendly instruments that provide many innovative features to customers, worldwide.
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Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories supports all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Lonza Pharma & Biotech

Lonza Pharma & Biotech provides global contract development and manufacturing services that enable pharma and biotech companies to bring medical innovations to patients in need.
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LSNE Contract Manufacturing

LSNE is a privately held company with five cGMP facilities; four located in New England and one in Madison, WI.
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eBOOKS

Biologics and Sterile Drug Manufacturing 2018

This ebook covers novel technologies for the formulation, manufacture, purification, and delivery of sterile small- and large-molecule drugs, including single-use systems, facilities and equipment, contamination issues, and process analytics.

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