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February 12, 2019
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FDA Seeks Participants in DSCSA Pilot Program

Supply chain players are eligible to participate in FDA's pilot program to develop an electronic system for tracking drug products.
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GSK, Merck KGaA Partner in $4.2-Billion Cancer Immunotherapy Deal

The companies will jointly develop and commercialize an investigational bifunctional fusion protein immunotherapy currently in clinical development for cancer treatment.
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Industry News


Micromotors Deliver Oral Vaccines

Researchers used magnesium particles as tiny motors to deliver an oral vaccine against the bacterial pathogen Staphylococcus aureus.
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PDA to Address Technology Transfers at 2019 Annual Meeting

PDA survey and conference discussion will generate information to guidance on technology transfer.
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Biopharma News


Genentech, Xencor Partner on Cytokine Therapeutics

In a deal potentially worth up to $460 million, Genentech and Xencor will develop and commercialize novel cytokine therapeutics.
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Merck KGaA to Expand US Biopharma R&D Facility

The company will expand its global R&D footprint at its facility in Billerica, MA, with a $70-million investment.
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Supplier News


Meissner Announces New Manufacturing Facility

The company will open its first European manufacturing facility in Castlebar, Ireland.
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Andrew Alliance, Sartorius to Collaborate on Pipettes

Andrew Alliance and Sartorius will develop a software-connected pipetting system for improved reproducibility and traceability in life-science laboratories.
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Regulatory News


Rebate Challenge Alters Drug Pricing Debate

New HHS proposal would remove the current safe harbor protection from the federal Anti-Kickback Statute for rebates or discounts provided to Medicare Part D drug plans and certain state Medicaid programs.
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EMA Approves Two Biosimilars and Two Generic Drugs

The agency recommended six medicines for approval at its January 2019 meeting, including treatments for lung cancer, HIV-1, and autoimmune disorders.
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FEATURED TOPICS

QUALITY SYSTEMS

Dr. Reddy's Embarks on New Quality Improvement Programs

Radha Iyer, vice-president and head of Quality and Scientific Affairs, Global Developed Markets, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, discusses new initiatives at the company.
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BUSINESS TRENDS

Internal and External Challenges to Biopharma in 2019

Pricing pressures, investment volatility, and government dysfunction greet Biopharma in 2019.
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DRUG DEVELOPMENT

Early Development Obstacles of Biosimilars and Biobetters

Biosimilars and biobetters face developmental challenges to achieving commercialization.
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REGULATORY

Resumption of the US Government Shutdown Could Have Drastic Effects

In January 2019, a temporary measure reopened the US government until Feb. 15, 2019, allowing FDA to resume full operations. Failure to find a permanent solution could have dangerous ripple effects on patient safety and innovation, says Jim Nolan, CEO of InClinica.
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