Manufacturing

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In Part I of this article series, the regression control chart method for identifying out-of-trend data in pharmaceutical stability studies is investigated, and an improved approach is suggested.

The 300-gallon process vessel from Ross Charles can be customized according to specific user needs.

The K3-PH-ML-D4-QT35 feeder from Coperion K-Tron is suited for multi-feeder clustering in a variety of continuous processes.

Wilden's air-operated, double-diaphragm pumps feature bolted product containment, self-priming and dry-run capabilities, and are direct replacements for existing clamped and bolted pumps from the company.

Eli Lilly was awarded the 2017 FOYA Overall Winner for its continuous direct compression manufacturing installation projects.

The Almac Pod, a temperature-controlled shipping solution service for biologics and other temperature-sensitive products, is compliant with good distribution practices and comes in three models.

Despite GxP and data-management challenges, pharma is moving toward new models for clinical trial logistics.

FDA announced a public workshop to explore strategies for addressing the crisis of opioid addiction through innovations in packaging, storage, and disposal.

A mutual recognition agreement to accept inspection data from eight EU regulatory authorities may reduce inspection burdens at global drug facilities.

The biotechnology company has entered a contract with the United States Army to develop custom recombinant spider silk for protective textile applications.

Preventative maintenance of heat transfer fluid systems is important for reducing downtime in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The company has passed inspection by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, and is now licensed to develop, manufacture, and pack non-potent and potent solid oral drug products at its site in Loughborough, England.

As part of the $900-million deal, Incyte will pay $150 million upfront to develop and commercialize an anti-PD-1 drug candidate from biopharmaceutical company, MacroGenics.

AbbVie will pay a $205-million upfront payment and have the option to develop and commercialize two antibody targets globally.

The company has opened new facilities and an innovation center in Singapore, China that will focus on the development of plant-based products.

Catalent’s new Biologics & Specialty Drug Delivery unit will be led by Barry Littlejohn; Jonathan Arnold to lead Oral Drug Delivery.

The M&A advisory firm has developed an interactive map of manufacturing sites to give insight into the market size of global manufacturing.

ABEC, an equipment and engineering company, will provide a custom-made, single-use bioreactor to custom manufacturing firm, Emergent, for its Maryland manufacturing facility.

The CDMO is investing £6 million into a new facility at its United Kingdom site to expand its milling, micronization, and solid form capabilities.

The biopharmaceutical company has received a $4.2-million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to invest in the development of new treatments for Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infections, a bacterial cause of diarrhea in the developing world.

The API manufacturer has announced that it has completed the expansion of large-scale manufacturing capabilities at its Charles City, Iowa site.

The company is recalling several injectable products because of possible microbial contamination.

The $72-million investment, part of a larger $850-million investment into its US operations, will allow the drugmaker to replace an outdated insulin vial-filling line and to upgrade technology at its Indianapolis manufacturing plant.

The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company has announced the opening of a new gene therapy manufacturing facility in Modiin, Israel, which is anticipated to be the production site of the company’s lead cancer drug candidate.