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January 10, 2019
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Cambrex Acquires Avista Pharma

EMA Authorized 84 Drugs in 2018

Microbial Identification Strategies for Bioburden Control


Top Stories

Bristol-Myers Squibb to Acquire Celgene in $74-Billion Deal

Merger cites combined strengths in oncology, immunology and inflammation, and cardiovascular disease.
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Lilly to Acquire Loxo Oncology

The $8-billion acquisition will broaden Lilly's oncology portfolio in precision medicines and treatments that target cancers caused by specific gene abnormalities.
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Industry News

Drug Pricing Expected to Dominate 2019

Drug pricing and reimbursement concerns will continue to hinder industry growth in 2019, according to data and analytics company GlobalData.
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Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Recalls Ceftriaxone for Injection

The company is recalling 5 lots of Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 250mg; 10 lots of Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 500mg; 24 lots of Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 1g; and 3 lots of Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 2g because of the presence of particulate matter in reconstituted vials.
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Supplier News

Cambrex Acquires Avista Pharma

The $252-million acquisition is expected to strengthen Cambrex’s position as a small-molecule CDMO across the drug lifecycle.
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Raman Spectroscopy System Allows On-line Process Measurement

Tornado Spectral Systems, winner of the 2018 CPhI Excellence in Pharma Award for Analysis, Testing, and Quality Control, discusses real-time process measurement for biopharmaceutical and small-molecule drug manufacturing.
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Bio/Pharma News

AbbVie, Tizona to Develop Antibody Immunotherapy

AbbVie and immunotherapy company Tizona Therapeutics will join forces to develop and commercialize CD39-targeted therapeutics to treat cancer.
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Biogen, C4 Therapeutics Collaborate for Neurological Conditions

The companies will work together to discover and develop new treatments for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
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Regulatory News

EMA Authorized 84 Drugs in 2018

In 2018, the agency authorized 42 drugs with new active substances, three advanced therapies, and 21 orphan drugs.
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Drug Manufacturer Refuses FDA Inspectors, Receives Warning Letter

FDA sent a warning letter to Skylark CMC Pvt. Ltd. after employees refused to let agency inspectors enter the company’s Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India facility.
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The future of pharmaceutical chemical imaging
Renishaw's RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyser offers scientists a step change in vibrational spectroscopy-based imaging techniques. Three of the most common complaints about conventional Raman microscopy and infrared microscopy (IR microscopy) systems are sample focus, speed of analysis and ease-of-use. The RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyser combines Renishaw's proprietary LiveTrack™ and StreamLine™ technologies to generate chemical images up to 150 times faster than conventional methods.
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FEATURED TOPICS

REGULATORY/GMP COMPLIANCE

Investigation Timeliness vs. Thoroughness: Finding the Right Balance

A required time frame should not be the driving force behind root cause investigations, says Susan Schniepp, executive vice-president of Post-Approval Pharma and Distinguished Fellow, Regulatory Compliance Associates.
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DRUG DELIVERY

Developing and Manufacturing Transdermal Patches

Transdermal patch design, materials, and manufacturing variables, as well as drug formulation and interactions between the API and the adhesive, can affect adhesion and drug delivery.
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ANALYTICS

Microbial Identification Strategies for Bioburden Control

Microbial identity data can be critical for determining contamination sources.
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OUTSOURCING

Contract Organizations Expanded in Autumn

CMOs and CDMOs made investments in new and expanded facilities and services in the last quarter of 2018.
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