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July 2015, Volume 11 Issue 7
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Outsourcing Update
API Synthesis & Manufacturing
Regulation & Compliance

Supply Chain Management

FDA Fights Online Counterfeit Drugs

The agency takes action against websites that illegally sell unapproved medications.
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Pharmacy Associations Ask FDA to Delay Track-and-Trace Requirements

Pharmacy associates say more education regarding the transactional requirements of DSCSA is needed.
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EMVO Names Service Providers for FMD Project

The European Medicines Verification Organization has signed agreements with service providers to establish blueprint systems in compliance with the Falsified Medicines Directive.
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American Airlines Cargo Opens Philadelphia Facility

A 25,000-sq-ft cargo facility at Philadelphia International Airport offers different levels of temperature storage.
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GS1 US Appoints Greg Bylo Vice-President of Healthcare

Bylo has been selected to lead the GS1 Healthcare US Industry Initiative, focused on driving adoption and usage of GS1 Standards in healthcare.
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Data Integrity Questioned at Indian API Manufacturer; Indian Pharma Faces Challenges

A recent Ernst & Young survey highlights the challenges facing Indian pharma.
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Solubility Enhancement
Solutions Using Predictive Analytics & Molecular Modeling

On Demand
Learn about a novel, systematic methodology to accelerate solubilization of poorly soluble molecules and speed formulation optimization and process development. Understand how molecular modeling can be used enhance the predictability of solubilization and overcome poor bioavailability.
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API Synthesis & Manufacturing

New Alternatives for Hazardous Reagent Chemistry

Cynthia A. Challener
Research to develop alternative approaches may enable hazardous transformations to be performed safely on a commercial scale.
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Outsourcing Update

Assay Testing Shifts to Outsourced Operations

Eric Langer

More biopharma companies choose outside service providers for assay testing.
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Stability Assessment for Shipment of API and Drug Products
On Demand
Increasing requests from regulatory agencies have focused on evaluation of APIs and drug products during shipment. However, little guidance has been provided on how to address these concerns. This webinar will address these questions and explore approaches to assessing stability of biologic APIs and small molecule drug products throughout shipment.
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Regulation and Compliance

Making Manufacturing Modernization Easier

Jill Wechsler

Regulators and industry seek to streamline and harmonize oversight of manufacturing changes for firms that adopt modern production methods.
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FDA Issues Guidance on Allowable Excess Volume for Injectables

The agency clarifies its requirements for allowable excess volume and labeled vial fill size in injectables and biologics.
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Practical Guidance for Successful Mammalian Cell Banking and Cell Line Characterization
On Demand
Join us for this informative webinar, presented by the team at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, to learn about the various aspects of cell banking and cell line characterization, including GMP production master and working cell banks, GMP non-production (e.g. bioassay) master and working cell banks, R&D cell banks or banking for end of production cells.
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Contract Services Update

Novasep Plans ADC Facility in France

Novasep's new antibody drug conjugate facility at its site in Le Mans, France will be commissioned in 2016.
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Huntingdon and Harlan Laboratories to Become Envigo

The combined company has been created through the integration of Huntingdon Life Sciences and Harlan Laboratories announces a new company name.
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Reach Separations Announces Major Expansion Initiative

Reach Separations has announced plans to double its laboratory space at its Nottingham facility as a result of increased demand for its specialist purification services.
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apceth Expands GMP Manufacturing Capabilities with Addition of Two Cell and Gene Therapy Products

apceth has completed a major GMP inspection for two medicinal products.
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SGS Life Science Services expands cGMP chemistry and biotechnology testing facilities in Shanghai.

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Lonza Invests in Viral Gene and Cell Therapies Facility

Lonza's planned facility will be used to develop and manufacture viral gene therapies and virally modified cell therapies.
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Vetter Completes Expansion at Chicago Facility

Vetter completes on-site expansion activities of visual inspection and in-process control at Chicago facility.
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Catalent expands packaging capabilities in Singapore

Catalent's Singapore facility is awarded GMP certification.
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West Breaks Ground on Facility in Ireland

West Pharmaceutical began construction on its component manufacturing facility located in Waterford, Ireland.
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New England Biolabs to Build Manufacturing Plant

A new GMP facility in Massachusetts will produce enzymes and other reagents for in-vitro diagnostics.
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CMO Announces Distribution of Commercial Drugs from New England Facility

Lyophilization Services of New England announces inspection approvals that will allow its Bedford, NH facility to begin manufacturing commercial drugs for US distribution.
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Webcasts

Successful Binding of Peroxide-Sensitive APIs

Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 10 am EDT

In this live webinar, experts will showcase how to formulate a peroxide-sensitive drug using a binder that combines high binding strength with no peroxide formation at all.
Sponsored by: BASF


Pharma Supply Chain Security: Are You in Control?

On Demand

As global requirements for pharma supply chain safety become more stringent, pharmaceutical manufacturers need to be more proactive in monitoring supply chain partners to ensure security and quality. In this program, an expert shares best practices that will prevent liability and noncompliance, improve quality and boost supply chain efficiency.
Sponsored by: Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.


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