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V ClinBio Acquires Cellix to Gain Patented Drug Delivery Technology
The acquisition strengthens an already existing collaboration between the companies to advance clinical development of therapies across multiple drug categories.
Gottlieb Encourages Biosimilars and Safer Opioid Packaging
Gottlieb promoted the development of biosimilars and safer opioid packaging at a briefing sponsored by Alliance for a Stronger FDA and the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Natoli Engineering Donates to University Research Program
The company has made an equipment donation to Purdue University's continuous manufacturing research program.
Pharmapack Award Winners of 2018 Revealed
The Awards honor innovations in drug delivery and packaging, for better patient safety and compliance.
J&J and Theravance in $1-Billion Deal for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Through its Janssen pharmaceutical companies, Johnson & Johnson, has partnered with Theravance to develop and commercialize a therapeutic for inflammatory bowel diseases.
CPhI Names "Medical Futurist" as First CPhI North America 2018 Keynote Speaker
CPhI North America 2018, taking place Apr. 24-26 in Philadelphia, PA, has announced Dr. Bertalan Mesko as its first keynote speaker.
FDA Releases Guidance on Systemic Antibacterial Drugs
The guidance addresses the development, analysis, and presentation of microbiology data during antibacterial drug development.
EMA Management Board Meets to Discuss New Location
The agency met to discuss its new temporary and permanent premises in Amsterdam.
Viewpoint: 2018 a Critical Year for Maturation of European Bio Supply Chain
As Europe's growing biomanufacturing and bioprocessing industries develop, now a crucial time for the small-molecule and biopharma industries to integrate in order to facilitate growth.
Paratek Submits NDAs for New Antibiotic
Paratek has completed submission of two new drug applications for oral and intravenous omadacycline, a new antibiotic for pneumonia and skin infections.
Amgen to Invest $300 Million in New Biomanufacturing Facility
Amgen plans to invest approximately $300 million in a new biomanufacturing plant in the United States.
Pharma Looks to Change the Healthcare Cost Conversation
New programs and initiatives by industry examine rising healthcare costs.
Metrohm USA Announces 6th Annual Young Chemist Award Winner
The company announced the winner of its 2018 Young Chemist Award.
Shire, AB Biosciences Enter Autoimmune Disease Agreement
Shire will receive exclusive license to develop and commercialize AB Biosciences' pan receptor interacting molecule program for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Corning and CytoSMART Partner on Cell Counting Device
Corning will become the exclusive supplier of CytoSMART's new cell counter device that simplifies mammalian cell counting.
Safety Light Curtain Feature on Tumble Blenders
Ross, Charles & Son's Tumble Blenders now offer protective light curtains that provide automatic safety shutoff whenever an operator crosses a defined security boundary.
Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison
The NECC supervisory pharmacist at the center of the 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
A New Business Model for Pharma?
Hospitals form not-for-profit drug company to combat drug shortages and high prices.
Trump Blasts Drug Prices, Sidesteps Health Reform
The President described US drug costs as unfair and stated that prices will come down.
Roadmap Aims to Replace Animal Use in Toxicity Testing
Federal agencies have partnered to develop a roadmap that offers a new framework for the safety testing of drugs and chemicals without the use of animals.
CPI and The Roslin Institute Collaborate on New Methods to Manufacture Biologics
A collaboration between The Centre for Process Innovation and The Roslin Institute aims to develop commercially viable and scalable methods of producing biologics using transgenic animals.
Intense Flu Season Complicates Saline Shortage
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says FDA is committed to meet the challenges faced by the saline shortage during an aggressive flu season.
Cambrex Expands API Development at Iowa Facility
Cambrex invests in development and laboratory facilities and adds staff.
Avista Pharma Acquires Solid Form Solutions
Avista Pharma's strengthens early phase drug development offerings with acquisition of Solid Form Solutions.
Ralf Otto Named COO at Rentschler Biopharma
Biopharm industry veteran Ralf Otto named to lead development and manufacturing at Rentschler Biopharma.
Using Prior Knowledge in Biotechnology Testing
FDA and industry weigh broader use of prior knowledge in biotechnology testing and production.
Acquity Arc Bio System Improves Bioseparation Analytical Methods
The new Acquity Arc Bio System by Waters is specifically engineered to enable efficient transfer and improvement of bioseparation analytical methods.
Sanofi to Acquire Ablynx in $4.8-Billion Deal
The acquisition will strengthen Sanofi's R&D strategy and expands its franchise for rare blood disorders.
Pfizer Canada Announces EpiPen Shortage
A manufacturing disruption has led to an EpiPen shortage in Canada, which currently has no alternative auto-injectors available on the market.
Relocation to Amsterdam is the Biggest Challenge for EMA, Says Executive Director Guido Rasi
EMA will be using temporary premises in the city while construction of the new building takes place, which is not ideal because it requires moving the agency's headquarters twice.