PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-09-06-2017

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Lonza Expands Capabilities for Drug Product Services

August 30, 2017

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Lonza is expanding parenteral dosage development capability and capacity in its Drug Product Services (DPS) sector at the company’s Basel, Switzerland facility.

Corden Pharma Facility in Italy is Cleared by FDA

August 30, 2017

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An FDA evaluation concluded that Corden Pharma Latina’s corrective actions addressed the concerns in an FDA warning letter.

Cambrex Invests in Analytical Laboratory Expansion

August 30, 2017

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Cambrex will expand its High Point, NC, facility with a $3.2-million, 11,000 ft.2 analytical laboratory.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires Patheon

August 30, 2017

Contract Services Update

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Thermo Fisher Scientific has completed the previously announced acquisition of Patheon for approximately $7.2 billion.

Swiss CDMO Expands GMP Manufacturing Capabilities

August 22, 2017

Contract Services Update

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CDMO Micro-Sphere is investing CHF 21 million (approximately $21.63 million) into the expansion of its GMP manufacturing capabilities at its Swiss facility.

FDA Releases Supply Chain Guidance

August 18, 2017

Supply Chain Update

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The agency published guidance on identifying trading partners under DSCSA.

Trek Therapeutics to Test Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts for Clinical Supply Chain Safety

August 16, 2017

Supply Chain Update

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Pilot tests will evaluate a system developed by Ambrosus Technologies, using smart contracts and advanced sensors to ensure pharmaceutical quality, safety, and traceability.

SGS Expands Bioanalytics Capacity

August 14, 2017

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The expansion at its Lincolnshire, IL, facility will double the footprint of the site’s range of services, including microbiological evaluation, drug stability studies, and medical devices testing.

Drug Supply Chain Tracking Challenges FDA and Manufacturers

August 10, 2017

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Efforts to establish an international system for identifying and tracing drugs through the global supply chain are moving forward.

Charles River Labs Acquires CRO

August 07, 2017

Contract Services Update

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Charles River Labs has announced the acquisition of Brains On-Line (US), a contract research organization (CRO) that provides data on therapeutics for treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases.