PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-10-04-2017

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Fresenius Kabi Breaks Ground on $250-Million Facility Expansion

September 27, 2017

Contract Services Update

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Fresenius Kabi broke ground on a previously announced $250 million expansion of its Melrose Park, IL, manufacturing facility.

UPS Reveals Supply Chain Security System

September 26, 2017

Supply Chain Update

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UPS has revealed a new system to improve drug supply chain security, in compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).

Cambrex Adds Reactors to Facility in Sweden

September 26, 2017

APIs and Excipients

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Additional reactor capacity and a wastewater processing plant increase API manufacturing capacity at the Cambrex site in Kalskoga, Sweden.

ADC Bio Invests $11 Million on Bioconjugation Facility

September 26, 2017

Contract Services Update

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ADC Bio announces plans to expand into clinical and commercial drug manufacturing for ADCs.

Global Effort to Stop Sale of Illegal Drugs Advances

September 25, 2017

Supply Chain Update

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FDA participated in a global operation to combat the sale and distribution of unapproved and illegal drugs.

BASF Plans Amine Facility in Nanjing

September 25, 2017

APIs and Excipients

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BASF will build a new specialty amines plant at its existing wholly owned site in Nanjing Chemical Industry Park in China.

Eurofins Scientific to Acquire EAG Labs

September 22, 2017

Contract Services Update

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Eurofins Scientific has announced an agreement to acquire EAG Laboratories to expand its reach in North America.

FDA Sweeps Websites with Warning Letters

September 21, 2017

Supply Chain Update

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The agency sent out 13 warning letters on Sept. 19, 2017 to companies selling drug products online.

Ajinomoto Althea Adds High Potency Capabilities

September 21, 2017

APIs and Excipients

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Ajinomoto Althea opens manufacturing suites in new high potency and antibody drug conjugate commercial facility.

Spectrum Chemical in Distribution Deal with Cole-Parmer

September 20, 2017

API Synthesis & Manufacturing

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Spectrum Chemical announced an agreement with Cole-Parmer for the distribution of Spectrum’s USP fine chemicals.

Recipharm in Manufacturing Pact with Roche

September 20, 2017

Contract Services Update

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Recipharm has announced a long-term manufacturing pact with Roche, which includes the acquisition of Roche’s solid-dose manufacturing facility in Leganés, Spain.

Catalent to Acquire Cook Pharmica for $950 Million

September 19, 2017

Contract Services Update

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The acquisition adds to Catalent’s capabilities in biologics development, analytical services, manufacturing, and finished product supply.

Fujifilm Opens New $9-Million Cell Culture Labs in UK

September 15, 2017

Contract Services Update

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The new 10,000 ft2 of laboratories will be dedicated to the company’s monoclonal antibody platform, which enables rapid access to development and manufacturing capacity.