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August 23, 2018
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Outsourcing Glycan Analysis

GSK Plans to Close Facility in Ireland

Modular Manufacturing Can Ease Bioprocessing Woes


Top Stories

First Generic Version of EpiPen Gets Approval

FDA approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector.
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Zika Vaccine Clinical Trial Begins

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases began a first-in-human trial of an experimental live, attenuated Zika virus vaccine.
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Industry News

Experts Reveal Ebola Vaccine Status and Potential

Experts from the Partnership for Research on Ebola VACcination report on progress and uncertainties regarding a safe and effective Ebola vaccine.
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University of Warwick Develops New Method for Screening Polymeric Antimicrobials

Researchers from the Department of Chemistry and Warwick Medical School developed a way to synthesize polymers to accelerate antimicrobial activity screening.
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Supplier News

Emergent to Acquire Specialty Vaccines Company PaxVax

The acquisition is expected to support Emergent BioSolutions’ focus on public health threats and emerging infectious disease.
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Catalent Acquires Juniper Pharmaceuticals

The acquisition of Juniper expands and strengthens Catalent’s offerings in formulation development, bioavailability solutions, and clinical-scale oral dose manufacturing.
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Bio/Pharma News

GSK Plans to Close Facility in Ireland

GSK will close the Sligo, Ireland skincare product manufacturing site by 2021.
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Pfizer, BioNTech to Develop mRNA-based Flu Vaccines

The companies entered a multi-year R&D collaboration to develop mRNA-based flu vaccines.
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Regulatory News

FDA Approves Drug Product Manufacturing for Samsung BioLogics

Drug product approval from FDA follows previous approvals from European and Japanese authorities.
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Repeat Quality Deviations Found at India Facility

FDA sent a warning letter to Apotex Research Private Limited after investigators found current good manufacturing practice violations.
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FEATURED TOPICS

DOSAGE FORMS

Evaluation of Physical Characteristics of Dexlansoprazole Orally Disintegrating Tablets

This article describes the approaches used during the development of a dexlansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) to evaluate tablet size and texture as they relate to disintegration rate and patient experience; in addition, the resistance to alcohol was also characterized.
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US REGULATORY WATCH

FDA Seeks to Revive Quality Metrics Initiative

The agency is asking firms to discuss internal quality metrics efforts as part of the approval process for new medical products.
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MANUFACTURING

Modular Manufacturing Can Ease Bioprocessing Woes

Modular manufacturing systems offer a less costly way to increase capacity while reducing time-to-market.
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ANALYTICS

Outsourcing Glycan Analysis

Industry experts discuss the challenges of performing glycan analysis and how companies can gain specific expertise from outsourcing partners.
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