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October 18, 2018
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In this issue:

Roche Acquires Tusk Therapeutics

Dow Expands Capacity for Polyethlene Glycols

FDA Publishes Guidance on the Rare Disease Treatments


Top Stories

Sandoz Humira Biosimilar Patent Dispute Resolved

Novartis' Sandoz has reached a global patent resolution for Hyrimoz (adalimumab), its biosimilar to AbbVie's Humira (adalimumab).
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FDA Takes Steps to Modernize Drug Development

The agency is developing technology- and disease-specific regulatory frameworks for innovations that may not have previously had a clear development pathway.
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Industry News

Scientists Develop New Vaccine for Lassa Fever and Rabies

A new investigational vaccine, LASSARAB, shows promise for use against Lassa fever and rabies.
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CMOs to Benefit from Double-Digit Approvals for ADCs, CPhI Reports

According to CPhI's annual report, the therapeutic antibody drug conjugates (ADC) market is expected to reach $4 billion by 2023.
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Supplier News

Dow Expands Capacity for Polyethlene Glycols

The company's planned investment in its alkoxylation facility in the United States Gulf Coast will also expand production capacity for its polyethylene glycols.
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MilliporeSigma Offers Insect Platform for Viral Vaccines and Gene Therapy Development

The company will collaborate with GlycoBac to offer an insect cell line for the development of viral vaccines and gene therapies.
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Bio/Pharma News

Roche Acquires Tusk Therapeutics

Roche has acquired Tusk Therapeutics in a deal worth up to EUR 659 million (US$762 million).
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Amgen Launches Adalimumab Biosimilar in Europe

Amgen's biosimilar to AbbVie's Humira (adalimumab) is the first inflammation biosimilar from Amgen's portfolio to launch in Europe.
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Regulatory News

Congressional Action Alters FDA Policies, Pharma Practices

Congress approves bills with provisions important to FDA and industry, some of which reflect continuing concerns about drug pricing and transparency.
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FDA Publishes Guidance on the Rare Disease Treatments

The new guidance, Rare Diseases: Early Drug Development and the Role of Pre-IND Meetings Guidance for Industry, discusses the planning of pre-IND meetings with FDA and sponsors.
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FINISHED PRODUCT ANALYSIS

PharmTech Q&A Series: Measuring Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceuticals with Rob Thomas, Part 2

In this three-part podcast series, Rob Thomas, principal consultant at Scientific Solutions, discusses the impetus behind his book, Measuring Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceuticals: A Practical Guide.
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PARENTERALS

Freeze-Drying Process Optimization

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ANALYTICS

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METHOD DEVELOPMENT

New Standards Define Single-Use Materials Qualification

Proposed guidance documents assist drug manufacturers in qualifying single-use systems for commercial drug production.
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Validating H2O2 Bio-Decontamination in Rooms and Isolators
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11am EST|8am PDT|4pm GMT|5pm CET
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Insoluble APIs Scaring You? Don't be Afraid of Nanoparticles!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11am EDT|8am PDT|3pm GMT|4pm CET
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Planning Successful Launches of Complex Drug Products
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11am EDT|8am PDT|3pm GMT|4pm CET
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Sterility Testing: Best Practices and Use of Isolator Technology
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Facing Inactive Ingredient Database Challenges? Navigating the Complexity for Successful Regulatory Filings
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Moving Beyond the Central Dogma: New Tools and Systems for the Production of Difficult-to-Express Proteins
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Assessing Product Integrity Risk Profiles and Engineering On-Dose Authentication During Drug Development Process
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Events

scwish:pharma

November 1–2, 2018

ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo

November 4–7, 2018

Twin Screw Extrusion Workshop

November 28–29, 2018

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AAPS PharmSci 360 Exhibitor Preview

AMRI

AMRI's team combines scientific expertise and market-leading technology to provide a complete suite of solutions in Drug Discovery, Development, Analytical Services, API Manufacturing, and Drug Product.
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Aprecia Pharmaceuticals

APRECIA partners with pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative, commercial scale 3DP manufacturing capabilities to their existing product portfolios and research pipelines.
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Avista Pharma Solutions

Avista Pharma offers a broad suite of scientifically differentiated services ranging from early stage discovery, API and drug product development and cGMP manufacturing to stand-alone analytical and microbiology testing support.
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Catalent Pharma Solutions

Catalent Pharma Solutions offers its partners end-to-end solutions, from drug formulation and drug delivery technologies, to manufacturing and clinical supply services.
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Chemic Laboratories

Chemic Laboratories, Inc. is a full-service cGMP/GLP contract analytical chemistry laboratory.
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Biologics and Sterile Drug Manufacturing 2018

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