PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-06-08-2017

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Can CMOs Take Over Pharma Manufacturing?

June 08, 2017

Outsourcing Update

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CMOs may be gaining as strategic partners to large bio/pharma companies, but compared to CROs, they face a tougher climb to capture a larger segment of the pharma manufacturing market.

Cambrex Increases API Capacity in US, Europe

June 05, 2017

Contract Services Update

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Cambrex announces expansions of its North Carolina API pilot plant and Kalskoga, Sweden large-scale manufacturing facility.

PPD Expands Vaccine Development Laboratory

June 05, 2017

In the Lab

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Increased capacity at PPD’s Richmond, VA laboratory are designed to support customers’ vaccine development programs.

SGS Expands Stability Testing Capacity

June 05, 2017

In the Lab

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Expanded storage capacity at the SGS laboratory in Mississauga, Canada increases stability testing capabilities.

Spectrum Opens Pharmacy Training Center

June 02, 2017

In the Lab

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Spectrum Pharmacy Products opens pharmacy institute for training in pharmaceutical compounding.

Vetter and Microdermics Form Pact to Develop Innovative Microneedle Drug Delivery Systems

May 31, 2017

Contract Services Update

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Microdermics will focus on product development and clinical activities of new drug delivery methods, while Vetter’s primary role will be in the fill and finish aspect.

BioVectra Builds Fermentation and Complex Chemistry Facility in Nova Scotia

May 30, 2017

Contract Services Update

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BioVectra will open its new microbial fermentation and complex chemistry site, including the capability to handle high-potency APIs, by the end of 2017.

Intertek Expands GMP Pharmaceutical Stability Storage Facility in UK

May 22, 2017

Contract Services Update

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The company expanded its UK storage facility to meet increasing demand from its growing customer base.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Installs GE Healthcare FlexFactory

May 18, 2017

Contract Services Update

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The company installed the FlexFactory to support its biosimilar production.

Charles River Laboratories Updates Online Tumor Model Compendium

May 18, 2017

Contract Services Update

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The compendium provides a resource to identify and locate targeted suitable patient-derived xenografts based on specific histology and molecular properties.

PCI Begins Move-In Phase at Newly-Expanded Bridgend Site

May 17, 2017

Contract Services Update

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The new storage and distribution facility provides PCI with additional space, complementing its existing footprint currently used for specialist clinical-trial logistics as well as packaging, labeling, and qualified person activities for investigational medicinal products.

Survey Suggests that One-Third of Pharma Companies Aren't Ready for Serialization

May 16, 2017

Supply Chain Update

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A recent survey suggests that 36% of pharmaceutical companies and contract development and manufacturing companies have not started working on serialization, and that those who are working on it are focusing on basic compliance rather than potential long-term business benefits.

Counterfeiting Loopholes Involve Internet, Mail, and Trade-Free Zones

May 16, 2017

Supply Chain Update

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Due to weak penalties and lax enforcement, illicit pharmaceuticals continue to slip into the US, European and global supply chains.

Catalent to Manufacture Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Orphan Drug Xermelo

May 15, 2017

Contract Services Update

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Catalent has been working together with Lexicon to develop the drug formulation of Xermelo, which has now been approved by FDA for the treatment of carcinoid syndrome diarrhea.

Patheon Completes Expansion at Greenville Facility

May 11, 2017

Contract Services Update

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The company invested approximately $26 million to update its sterile pharmaceutical and development service suites.

Halo Pharma Forms Pediatric Center of Excellence

May 10, 2017

Contract Services Update

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The company has formed a Pediatric Center of Excellence in support of the development and manufacture of dosage forms for pediatric indications.