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May 23, 2019
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In this issue:

Avoiding Excipient Variability

The Auditor Vs. Inspector Issue

Novartis Recalls Three Lots of Promacta


Top Stories

Catalent Closes Acquisition of Paragon Bioservices

Catalent expands gene therapy capabilities with $1.2-billion acquisition of Paragon Bioservices.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Humira US Patent Dispute Resolved

AbbVie grants Boehringer Ingelheim a non-exclusive license to its intellectual property for Humira (adalimumab) in the United States.
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Industry News

EMA Updates Flu Vaccine Recommendations

The agency updated its list of recommended influenza virus strains that manufacturers should include in vaccines for the autumn 2019 season.
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International Harmonization Gains Importance for Global Pharmaceutical Industry

FDA is examining and updating its programs for overseeing global operations and international affairs.
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Supplier News

WuXi Biologics to Build New Manufacturing Center in China

The company announced plans to construct a 1.3 million-ft2 integrated manufacturing center in Chengdu, China.
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Lonza, Synpromics Partner on Inducible Promoter Platform

The partnership will focus on the commercialization of inducible promoters to improve biomanufacturing.
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Bio/Pharma News

Novartis Recalls Three Lots of Promacta

The company is recalling the lots because of possible peanut flour contamination.
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Thermo Fisher to Acquire Manufacturing Site from GSK

The acquisition of GlaxoSmithKline's manufacturing site in Cork, Ireland, will expand Thermo Fisher Scientific's global footprint for complex API manufacturing.
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Regulatory News

FDA Sends Warning Letters to Manufacturers of Homeopathic Products

The agency is warning these manufacturers that they are putting consumers at risk with substandard manufacturing practices.
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FDA Accepts TraceLink DSCSA Pilot Submission

TraceLink will participate in the agency's Pilot Project Program under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.
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FEATURED TOPICS

ANALYTICS

Testing for Water in DMSO: Exploring Alternatives to Volumetric Karl Fischer Analysis

In Karl Fischer analysis, sulfur trioxide can react with DMSO, invalidating test results. The authors evaluated different instruments and methods to minimize the impact on results.
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DRUG DEVELOPMENT

Avoiding Excipient Variability

Knowing the source and understanding the impact on CQAs is crucial to optimum drug formulation and processing.
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QUALITY SYSTEMS

The Auditor Vs. Inspector Issue

We need to understand both sides when it comes to audits, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, PAREXEL Consulting.
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MANUFACTURING

Single-Use in Downstream Chromatography: Benefit or Hindrance?

Single-use technology is gaining ground in downstream bioprocessing, but challenges stall further adoption.
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UPCOMING WEBCASTs

Overcoming Challenges in Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Including Bioavailability and Sterility
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST
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Membrane-Based Water for Injection
Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 11am EDT| 8am PDT| 4pm BST| 5pm CEST
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Impact of New FDA Guidance on Bioanalytical Testing on Drug Development
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST
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Requirements for Fully-Integrated Service Offerings in a HPAPI and Cytotoxic Environment
Two Live Events: Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 10am JST | 9pm EDT | 6pm PDT
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Designing Amorphous Dispersion Formulations for Poorly Soluble Drugs
Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST
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ON DEMAND WEBCASTS

Technologies to De-Risk Biologic Candidates to Successfully Transition from Research to Clinic
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Geographic Advantage: Accelerating Clinical Supply in China and Global Trials
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Sustainable Sourcing & Supply Chain Engagement in Pharma
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Beating the Clock: Case Studies in Expediting Biologic Development
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Patient-Focused Drug Design – A View from the R&D Front Lines
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The Future of Highly Potent API Manufacturing – Lonza Perspective
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Approaches to Analyze and Understand 1–100 µm Particles/Aggregates in Biotherapeutics
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Events

BIO International Convention

June 3–6, 2019

Pharmaceutical-Nutraceutical Extrusion Seminar

June 12–13, 2019

ISPE Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Conference

June 18–20, 2019

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eBOOKS

Laboratory Best Practices 2018 eBook

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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