Multiple types of highly potent biologics require specialized manufacturing skills.

Assessing Risk and Production of Potent Substances

A fixed-dose combination tablet was prepared by a quality-by-design approach using two-level factorial design.

Using QbD to Develop Fixed-Dose Combination Tablets 

Topical drugs are attractive to patients but pose challenges for formulators.

The Art and Science of Topical Drug Formulation

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Feliza Mirasol is the science editor for 

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The emergence of new biotherapeutics is both the driver and result of innovative drug development technologies.

New Biotherapies Push Technological Innovation Forward

Jennifer Markarian is manufacturing editor of Pharmaceutical Technology.

Automation offers benefits for sterile manufacturing in 503B outsourcing facilities. 

Considering Robotics for Drug Compounding

EMA has provided further advice to healthcare professionals on blood clots and low blood platelets occurring after vaccination with Vaxzevria (formerly the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca).

Further Advice on Vaxzevria Issued in Europe

Moderna and Aldevron have expanded their existing collaboration to support Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine program as well as additional clinical programs in Moderna’s pipeline.

Moderna and Aldevron Expand Partnership for mRNA Vaccine and Therapeutic Pipeline

Codagenix and Univercells have partnered on a research collaboration to pursue an undisclosed, high-priority human vaccine target.

Codagenix and Univercells Collaborate on Vaccine Research for Undisclosed Target

The US Supreme Court has denied a petition by Sandoz, a Novartis company, to review a July 2020 ruling concerning its biosimilar Erelzi (etanercept-szzs), blocking the company from launching the product.

US Supreme Court Denies Sandoz Biosimilar Etanercept Petition

Jennifer Markarian is manufacturing editor of BioPharm International.

Advances in automation and cleanroom technology improve efficiency for small commercial quantities of aseptically filled drug products.  

Filling Small Batches

Supply-chain visibility systems are proving their worth in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and may see broader use in the future.

Tracking Technologies Guard Vaccine Cold Chain

Adolescents are now eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-29 vaccine under expanded EUA.

FDA OKs Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Adolescents

The semi-automated TipFil Syringe Filler from TurboFil Packaging Machines provides accurate and consistent fills. 

Dosage Forms

Assessing Risk and Production of Potent Substances

Using QbD to Develop Fixed-Dose Combination Tablets

The Art and Science of Topical Drug Formulation