May 2019
Volume 32, No. 5 |
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| COVER STORY |
Cynthia A. Challener
Sterile filtration is often required for biologics but presents degradation and compatibility challenges.
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| BIOSIMILARS |
Anurag S. Rathore, Arnold G. Vulto, James G. Stevenson, Vinod P. Shah
This article presents some key differences between the US and European regulation of biosimilars, including naming conventions and pharmacovigilance of biosimilars, and the impact of biosimilars on commercialization and affordability of biotherapeutics.
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| UPSTREAM PROCESSING |
Amber Lowry
Recent upstream processing innovations include enhanced sensor technology, single-use bioreactors, and automated cell culture systems.
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| DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING |
Feliza Mirasol
Single-use technology is gaining ground in downstream bioprocessing, but challenges stall further adoption.
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| ASEPTIC MANUFACTURING |
Paul McClune
Valve design and materials affect performance and cost to maintain.
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| QUALITY CONTROL |
Agnes Shanley
Broad efforts are underway to determine biopharmaceuticals' most significant critical quality attributes and enable real-time release.
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| ANALYTICS |
Feliza Mirasol
This article takes a look at current practices for cleaning and sterilizing biomanufacturing equipment used in a multi-product versus single-product setting.
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| EUROPEAN GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES |
Sean Milmo
Delays in revisions to guidelines by the European Union are impeding the pharmaceutical industry.
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| FROM THE EDITOR |
Rita C. Peters
Pharma delivers a positive message with renewed efforts to eradicate malaria.
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| REGULATORY BEAT |
Jill Wechsler
New agency leadership is pressed to promote innovation while addressing safety and quality issues.
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| PERSPECTIVES ON OUTSOURCING |
Ronald A. Rader
FDA inspections can create uncertainty. Supervision of the contract manufacturer is crucial in ensuring compliance.
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| ASK THE EXPERT |
Siegfried Schmitt
We need to understand both sides when it comes to audits, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, PAREXEL Consulting.
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| EVENTS |
May 13–14, 2019
June 3–6, 2019
June 18–20, 2019
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