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Adare Pharma Solutions Coordinating Quality with Veeva Vault Quality Suite
The Vault Quality Suite will help Adare simplify its quality operations across its sites in the United States, France, and Italy.
Boehringer Ingelheim, 3T Biosciences Join Forces to Develop Next-Generation Cancer Immunotherapies
It is intended to identify the most prevalent and immunogenic targets in solid tumors by uniquely combining high-diversity target libraries with active machine learning.
SuspendIt Anhydrous Introduced as New Compounding Base
This self-emulsifying system improves the miscibility and dispersibility of formulations in aqueous environments and may improve API solubility.
Spectrum Laboratory Products Issues Recall of Epinephrine USP Bulk API Due to Discoloration
Epinephrine is a critical medication used during life-threatening conditions that can affect any age and any person.
Updated REMS Document for Prescription, Biological Drug Product
A REMS document is a part of a REMS required by FDA and establishes the goals and requirements of the REMS.
AstraZeneca Inks $1.8 Billion Acquisition for CinCor Pharma
The definitive agreement will give AstraZeneca global rights to CinCor’s portfolio of cardiorenal disease treatments.
Chiesi Acquires Rare Diseases Company in $1.47 Billion Deal
Chiesi will acquire Amryt Pharma, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, in a deal worth up to $1.47 billion.
Samsung Biologics Receives the Terra Carta Seal
The company was awarded the Terra Carta Seal in recognition of its commitment to creating a sustainable future.
Ipsen to Bolster Liver Disease Portfolio with Albireo Acquisition
Ipsen’s $952 million acquisition of Albireo is designed to bolster the company's rare disease portfolio.
Sartorius and RoosterBio Strike Downstream Collaboration Deal
Sartorius and RoosterBio will work together to address purification challenges and establish scalable downstream manufacturing processes for exosome-based therapies.
Getinge Announces New BioProcess Control System
Getinge is launching Livit Flex, a bioprocess control system designed to help pharmaceutical and biotech products get to market faster.
Moderna and CytomX Announce mRNA Partnership
The collaboration will see Moderna and CytomX work together to develop mRNA-based conditionally activated therapeutics.
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Eisai Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
Eisai’s Alzheimer’s treatment, Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb), received approval from FDA via the Accelerated Approval pathway.
Astrea Bioseparations Acquires Delta Precision
Astrea Bioseparations has acquired Delta Precision, a manufacturer of chromatography columns for biomanufacturing.
Avantor and Catalent Enter Multi-Year Agreement
Avantor and Catalent have entered into a multi-year supply and services agreement.
FDA Policy Change Heightens Debate Over Medicated Abortion
The agency revised a regulation to enable pharmacies to dispense mifepristone directly to individuals with a prescription.
Agilent Acquires Life Sciences Company Avida Biomed
Agilent’s acquisition of Avida grants them access to high-performance enrichment workflows that enable NGS approaches for studying cancer.
Merck Licenses Kelun-Biotech ADC’s in Deal Worth $9.3 Billion
Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, will pay Kelun-Biotech up to $9l3 billion for seven early-stage oncology treatments.
Opening Up Opportunities in 2023
Bio/pharma has evolved and adapted to a variety of challenges in 2022, but what might be on the cards for the industry in 2023?
Crossing the Same River Multiple Times
Cautiously setting aside pandemic practices, pharma workers appear ready for flux, change, evolution, and expanding molecular diversity.
Cleaning Up in Bio/Pharma
As the therapeutic landscape grows more complex, so too must the analytical techniques for cleaning validation to ensure the utmost cleanliness is achieved.
Setting Goals for Sustainability
In light of increasingly stringent sustainability requirements, bio/pharma companies need to make sure they formulate effective ESG strategies.
The Growth and Emergence of Technology in the Outsourcing Space
CMOs are hoping to grow outsourcing to significantly higher levels in many different areas, with a focus on analytical testing, toxicity testing, and fill/finish operations.
Pedestrians as Priority
Coverage of COVID-19 vaccines was surprisingly displaced by this year’s astounding oncology and iconoclastic gene therapy “cures.”
Frontrunners in the Latest Stem Cell Technology
TreeFrog Therapeutics is leaping ahead in cell therapies through resources such as new technologies and investor partnerships.
Getting Personal for Blockbusters in 2023
The latest report from Clarivate has been published, highlighting 15 potential blockbusters to watch out for in 2023, the majority of which are personalized medicines.
Revision of the Orphan Medicines Regulation
Does the new regulatory framework have the potential to incentivise R&D investment in rare diseases?
Paradigm Shift
Cell and gene therapies is unequivocally viewed as the biggest opportunity in the bio/pharma space.
EMA Executive Director Sends Message of Promoting Stronger Public Presence for Safety, Efficacy of Medicines
Additionally, 89 human medicines have been recommended for approval by the EMA, and the organization also analyzed a new vaccine against dengue and two diabetes treatments that address important public health issues outside the EU.
Highlights of December 2022 EMA Management Board Meeting
In addition, the Clinical Trials Regulation is set to become a single-entry point for sponsors and regulators in January 2023 for the submission and assessment of all new clinical trials.