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December 28, 2018
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CORRECTION TO DEC. 27 ISSUE

Editor’s note: An earlier posting of a news story incorrectly identified Genetech, Inc. as a subsidiary of Roche. The companies are not affiliated. We apologize for the error.


Top Stories

Novartis Acquires Endocyte

The $2.1-billion acquisition strengthens Novartis' position in nuclear medicine and radioligand therapy for treating cancer.
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AbbVie, Lupin to Partner on Blood Cancer Drug

The companies will join forces to develop and commercialize an oncology drug to treat hematological cancers.
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Industry News

Immuno-oncology Drug Development and Personalized Medicine in 2019

A report from GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reveals the predicted role of immuno-oncology drug development and personalized medicine in the pharmaceutical industry in 2019.
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FDA Warns Genetech for Unapproved Stem Cell Products

The agency sent a warning letter to Genetech Inc. for marketing unapproved stem cell products and puts other stem cell firms and providers on notice.
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Supplier News

Horizon Discovery and C4X Discovery Holdings Enter Exclusive Target Discovery Partnership

Horizon Discovery Group and C4X Discovery Holdings have entered into an exclusive partnership aimed at validating targets and developing next-generation oncology drugs.
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Cleaning and Disinfection Technology Removes Biofilms

The STERIS ProKlenz ONE alkaline cleaner has a label performance claim for biofilm removal in addition to the product's existing label as a disinfectant and virucide.
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Bio/Pharma News

Pfizer Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Avastin Biosimilar

The company's biosimiliar to Roche's Avastin (bevacizumab) received a positive opinion for marketing authorization from the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)
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Neos Therapeutics, Teva Settle on Patent Litigation for ADHD Drug

Teva Pharmaceuticals and Neos Therapeutics entered into a settlement and licensing agreement to resolve all ongoing litigation involving Neos' patents protecting its Cotempla (methylphenidate) extended-release orally disintegrating tablets.
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Regulatory News

Sanofi's Dengue Vaccine Receives European Approval

Sanofi has been granted marketing authorization by the European Commission for its dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, following the earlier recommendation of approval by the EMA's CHMP.
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FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Blood Disease

The agency has approved Stemline Therapeutics' Elzonris (tagraxofusp-erzs) infusion for the treatment of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm for both adults and pediatric patients.
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FEATURED TOPICS

QUALITY SYSTEMS

Make Training a Strategic Asset: Five Key Steps

Simplified role-based training can lead to better quality metrics and compliance.
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DRUG DELIVERY

Autoinjector Training May Lead to Patient Adherence

Using training devices may ease patient anxiety about using autoinjectors and prefilled syringes, potentially leading to improved patient adherence.
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REGULATORY/GMP COMPLIANCE

Regulatory Developments in Combination Products

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has been promoting drug market competition in recent months that includes new guidance documents and targeted advisories to support R&D of complex drugs and combination products.
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MANUFACTURING

Improving Production: How IT, OT, and Quality Can Collaborate

To improve production in pharmaceutical manufacturing, the IT, OT, and Quality functional groups must work together to get the most value from existing plant data.
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The editors explore new tools for bio/pharma lab studies–such as robotics, augmented reality, and advanced instrumentation–as well as best practices for method development, multiple attribute monitoring, lab mixers, and raw material testing.

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