PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-07-01-2015

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

SGS Completes New Labs at Shanghai Facility

June 26, 2015

Contract Services

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SGS Life Science Services expands cGMP chemistry and biotechnology testing facilities in Shanghai.

American Airlines Cargo Opens Philadelphia Facility

June 26, 2015

Supply Chain

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7

A 25,000-sq-ft cargo facility at Philadelphia International Airport offers different levels of temperature storage.

Making Manufacturing Modernization Easier

June 26, 2015

Regulation and Compliance

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7

Regulators and industry seek to streamline and harmonize oversight of manufacturing changes for firms that adopt modern production methods.

GS1 US Appoints Greg Bylo Vice-President of Healthcare

June 26, 2015

Supply Chain

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7

Bylo has been selected to lead the GS1 Healthcare US Industry Initiative, focused on driving adoption and usage of GS1 Standards in healthcare.

EMVO Names Service Providers for FMD Project

June 25, 2015

Supply Chain

11

7

The European Medicines Verification Organization has signed agreements with service providers to establish blueprint systems in compliance with the Falsified Medicines Directive.

Novasep Plans ADC Facility in France

June 25, 2015

Contract Services

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7

Novasep's new antibody drug conjugate facility at its site in Le Mans, France will be commissioned in 2016.

Pharmacy Associations Ask FDA to Delay Track-and-Trace Requirements

June 25, 2015

Supply Chain

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7

Pharmacy associates say more education regarding the transactional requirements of DSCSA is needed.

apceth Expands GMP Manufacturing Capabilities with Addition of Two Cell and Gene Therapy Products

June 24, 2015

Contract Services

11

7

apceth has completed a major GMP inspection for two medicinal products. The two cell and gene therapy products are now included in the company’s GMP manufacturing license according to §13 of the German Medicines Act (AMG).

FDA Issues Guidance on Allowable Excess Volume for Injectables

June 24, 2015

Regulation and Compliance

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7

The agency clarifies its requirements for allowable excess volume and labeled vial fill size in injectables and biologics.

Reach Separations Announces Major Expansion Initiative

June 24, 2015

Contract Services

11

7

Reach Separations has announced plans to double its laboratory space at its Nottingham facility as a result of increased demand for its specialist purification services.

Huntingdon and Harlan Laboratories to Become Envigo

June 24, 2015

Contract Services

11

7

The combined company has been created through the integration of Huntingdon Life Sciences and Harlan Laboratories announces a new company name.

FDA Fights Online Counterfeit Drugs

June 19, 2015

Supply Chain

11

7

The agency takes action against websites that illegally sell unapproved medications.

Lonza Invests in Viral Gene and Cell Therapies Facility

June 18, 2015

Contract Services

11

7

Lonza’s planned facility will be used to develop and manufacture viral gene therapies and virally modified cell therapies

Catalent expands packaging capabilities in Singapore

June 17, 2015

Contract Services

11

7

Catalent’s Singapore facility is awarded GMP certification.

Vetter Completes Expansion at Chicago Facility

June 17, 2015

Contract Services

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7

Vetter completes on-site expansion activities of visual inspection and in-process control at Chicago facility.

West Breaks Ground on Facility in Ireland

June 16, 2015

Contract Services

11

7

West Pharmaceutical began construction on its component manufacturing facility located in Waterford, Ireland.

New England Biolabs to Build Manufacturing Plant

June 15, 2015

Contract Services

11

7

A new GMP facility in Massachusetts will produce enzymes and other reagents for in-vitro diagnostics.