Characterizing Microstructural Differences of Semisolid Topical Dosage Forms

Univar Solutions scientists developed a lidocaine cream built on starch, sorbitol, coconut oil, and beeswax that matched a commercial benchmark on viscosity, assay, and hydration.

Nate Edwards of Arya Consulting moderates a discussion with Elisabeth Gardiner of Tevard Biosciences and Donny Xu of the RTW Institute about the regulatory and manufacturing hurdles facing rare disease drug developers.

FDA grants ravulizumab accelerated approval in IgA nephropathy after a 43.4% proteinuria cut, signaling new IV biologic demand for drug manufacturers.

FDA approves GSK's bepirovirsen for chronic hepatitis B after a 19% functional cure rate, raising oligonucleotide scale-up stakes for manufacturers.

OpenAI acquired Orchestra Bio to pair AI agents that track drug development timelines with its Rosalind life sciences tools, raising oversight questions for pharma teams.

FDA final guidance defines when companion app output counts as drug labeling and when device-connected or standalone apps belong in prescribing information.

Roche-Hansoh, Merck KGaA-Silence, and Lilly-METiS deals show how ADCs, siRNA, and lipid nanoparticles reshape demands on CMC and manufacturing teams.

Germany is home to several prominent pharma companies and more than 1000 innovative biotechs.