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May 31, 2018
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In this issue:

Improving Visual Inspection

CDMOs Driving Emerging Bio/Pharma Success

FDA Publishes Guidance on OTC Topical Drugs


Top Stories

Bayer Gets US Approval for $66-Billion Acquisition of Monsanto

Bayer received conditional approval from the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice to acquire Monsanto in a deal worth $66 billion.
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WHO Vaccinates Against Ebola with Merck's Experimental Vaccine

World Health Organization's Ebola ring vaccination uses Merck & Co.'s investigational rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine to protect high-risk communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Ebola.
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Industry News

FDA Publishes Guidance on OTC Topical Drugs

The agency issued guidance on over-the-counter topical drug products that address maximal usage trials.
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China's Pharma Growth Potential to Drive Attendance at CPhI China

Internationalization and regulatory reform are driving growth and investment China.
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Supplier News

FUJIFILM Adds Late-Phase and Commercial Fill/Finish Capabilities

In adding a Vanrx Pharmasystems aseptic filling isolator, FUJIFILM adds fill/finish for gene therapies and viral vaccines.
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GEA and Perceptive Engineering Collaborate on Advanced Monitoring and Control

GEA and Perceptive Engineering will collaborate to promote and deploy multivariate monitoring and advanced process control (APC) solutions for batch and continuous pharmaceutical process units.
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Bio/Pharma News

Novartis’ AveXis to Invest $55 Million in New Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility

The gene therapy company is expected to invest $55 million in a new manufacturing facility that will produce therapies for rare neurological genetic diseases.
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Vectalys, FlashCell Merge to Form Gene Therapy Company

The new company will develop proprietary RNA-based therapeutics and will provide broad lentiviral development and manufacturing expertise and support.
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Analytical Procedures & Methods Validation Europe provides a comprehensive understanding of regulatory trends and requirements, “hands-on” training for executing procedures that survive the lifecycle and solutions to challenges within the laboratory.
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Regulatory News

Novartis Gains EC Approval for Infliximab Biosimilar

The European Commission has approved Zessly (infliximab), a biosimilar to Johnson & Johnson's blockbuster Remicade (infliximab).
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FDA Approves AstraZeneca's Hyperkalemia Treatment

The new drug offers rapid and sustained control of patients’ potassium levels.
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IVT's Stability Testing Europe allows attendees to review core FDA and ICH guidance to breaking down the latest regulatory policies, including a brand new updated WHO draft guidance for API and finished drug stability testing. Don't miss the chance to participate in hands-on training for small molecules, biologics and medical devices to harmonize global systems and enhance stability programmes.
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FEATURED TOPICS

PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH

Establishing Acceptance Limits for Uniformity of Dosage Units: Part 3

The working acceptance limits for acceptance values (AV) are determined using the critical values at, for example, 95% coverage over the corresponding AV distributions. However, validity of such limits needs to be elaborated.
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US REGULATORY WATCH

Gottlieb Tackles Tough Issues in First Year at FDA

FDA's commissioner addresses opioid abuse, drug costs, and manufacturing quality.
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OUTSOURCING OUTLOOK

CDMOs Driving Emerging Bio/Pharma Success

CDMOs can claim credit for the robust growth of emerging bio/pharma financings.
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MANUFACTURING

Improving Visual Inspection

Updated guidelines and new technologies aid visual inspection of parenteral products and packaging.
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UPCOMING WEBCASTS

A Rational Approach to Excipient Selection
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 10am EDT | 9am CDT | 3pm BST | 4pm CEST
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E&L and Beyond: Qualifying Plastic Materials for Contaminants and Failure
North America: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11am EDT | 10am CDT | 8am PDT
Europe: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 9am BST | 10am CEST
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Continuous Processing in Biomanufacturing Considerations for Adoption and Case Studies in Biologic Development and Manufacturing
Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST
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ON DEMAND WEBCASTS

How to Package Highly Complex Biologics
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The Pharma Supply Chain Revolution
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Events

BIO International Convention

June 4–7, 2018

Pharmaceutical-Nutraceutical Extrusion Seminar

June 6–7, 2018

American Biomanufacturing Summit 2018

June 14–15, 2018


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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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