PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-11-01-2017

Investors are betting on the current growth of CDMOs; but history reminds us that extrapolating today’s market well into the future is dangerous.

Forced degradation tests, conducted in early development stages, can provide insight into degradation pathways and products of a drug substance.

CDMOs sharpen skills for identifying API potency risks and establishing safety and handling procedures.

Most pharma supply chain partners believe that manufacturers should pay for blockchain implementations, and own the data.

CordenPharma will expand development capacity for small molecules, peptides, and carbohydrates at its Liestal, Switzerland site

Almac Group’s Almac Pod, a temperature-controlled shipping solution service for biologics and other temperature-sensitive products, is available in the United States.

Piramal is investing $55 million into the expansion of its API manufacturing capabilities and capacities across sites in North America and Asia.

Predicted areas of growth include flow chemistry, fermentation, repatriation of overseas funds, oncology, and API/product integration, but the rate of change is unclear.

Investments include the installation of development and analytical equipment to support the development of highly potent APIs as well as a new 2800-liter hydrogenator and 1500-mm diameter centrifuge for increased flexibility and capacity within the manufacturing plant.

The collaboration will focus on developing a novel and differentiated challenge model for respiratory syncytial virus.

Genentech, AmerisourceBergen, and McKesson are providing pharma user requirements for a new project that will evaluate blockchain‘s potential in meeting requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, and preventing pharmaceutical counterfeiting.

Lonza has announced plans to acquire a clinical-stage mammalian manufacturing facility in the United States from Shire.

PCI Pharma Services, a pharmaceutical outsourcing services provider, will acquire Millmount Healthcare, a pharmaceutical and healthcare contract packaging services provider, to expand its European services.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo have opened a new Pharma Zone at their joint facility at London Heathrow Airport for the handling and storage of pharmaceutical shipments.

Internet of things, advanced analytics, and blockchain solutions such as smart contracts promise to give manufacturers more control over products and supply chains.

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a Germany-based provider of climate-controlled air cargo containers, announced that its Opticooler air cargo containers are now available in the United States.