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March 5, 2020
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FDA Ties First Drug Shortage to Coronavirus Outbreak

WuXi and Vir to Collaborate on Novel
Coronavirus Treatment

FDA and EMA Accept Biologics Application for Novartis Multiple Sclerosis Cell Therapy


Top Stories

Gilead to Acquire Immuno-oncology Company for $4.9 Billion

The acquisition will give Gilead access to Forty Seven’s investigational lead product candidate, magrolimab, a monoclonal antibody in clinical development for the treatment of numerous cancers.
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Takeda to Divest Non-Core Products to Hypera for $825 Million

Under the agreement, Takeda will divest the rights, title, and interest to 18 over-the-counter and prescription products sold in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.
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Industry News

FDA Ties First Drug Shortage to Coronavirus Outbreak

With the first announced drug shortage tied to the coronavirus outbreak, FDA emphasizes urgency for monitoring drug supply chain.
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Industry Responds to UK Government’s
Approach to Future Relationship with EU

ABPI has issued a statement noting that it shares the ambition of the United Kingdom’s government, as set out in its published approach to the negotiations for the future relationship with the European Union (EU).
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Supplier News

ProBioGen, ImmunOs to Collaborate on Immunomodulators Using Transposase Technology

The partners will use ProBioGen’s DirectedLuck transposase technology to support development and large-scale manufacturing of ImmunOs’ biologics.
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Insilico Biotechnology Opens US Subsidiary

German-based company, Insilico Biotechnology, has announced that it has opened its first subsidiary in the United States, specifically in Boston, MA, which is a biopharmaceutical hub in the country.
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Bio/Pharma News

Takeda Acquires PvP Biologics for up to $330 Million

Takeda announced the acquisition after the conclusion of a Phase 1 study of the investigational medicine TAK-062 (Kuma062) for the treatment of uncontrolled celiac disease.
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WuXi and Vir to Collaborate on Novel Coronavirus Treatment

The companies are entering into a development and manufacturing collaboration for the advancement and production of human monoclonal antibodies for the potential treatment of novel coronavirus.
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Regulatory News

FDA and EMA Accept Biologics Application for Novartis Multiple Sclerosis Cell Therapy

If approved, the therapy may become the first-choice treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis patients and will be the first B-cell therapy that can be self-administered using an autoinjector pen.
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Treatment for XLH Receives Approval in Switzerland

Kyowa Kirin has announced that its treatment for X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), Crysvita (burisumab), has been approved by Swissmedic for use in adults, adolescents, and children (1 year and older).
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Featured Topics

MANUFACTURING

Best Practices in Using Isolator Technology

Consider equipment design, transfer systems, and maintenance when operating isolators for sterile manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.
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QUALITY/REGULATIONS

Applying Lessons Learned from the
Semiconductor Industry

Applying lessons of raw materials’ characterization and supply-chain control from the semiconductor industry allow more rigorous control of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process.
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PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH

Optimizing Compression Coating for Pulsatile Release Tablets

Research examined the effects of varying excipient and polymer weight in coatings designed to optimize the release of diclofenac sodium. The goal was to release it at night to improve the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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ANALYTICS

The Fundamentals of Dissolution Testing

In this article, experts discuss the fundamentals of dissolution testing and highlight the challenges that are surfacing as a result of the increasing numbers of poorly soluble molecules entering the development pipeline.
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Events

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eBOOKS

Regulatory Sourcebook and Reference, December 2019

In Pharmaceutical Technology's ongoing Pharmacopoeia Compliance Series, experts explain the revision process for global and national pharmacopoeias, best practices for monitoring changes, and how to participate in revisions. Other features include FDA warning letters, building a quality culture, and essentials for DOE and QRM.


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