Lonza and Emerald Health enter an agreement for the large-scale manufacturing of a synthetic derivative of CBD and its oral drug product for the treatment of MS and other CNS diseases.
The approval of the farm bill has intensified interest in CBD but Nexien BioPharma CEO warns pharma-grade products are needed for patients with serious conditions.
Novo Nordisk Pharmatech selected DKSH to distribute its pharmaceutical grade compounds to the company’s growing customer base in the Asia-Pacific region.
Roquette has purchased a majority stake in excipient manufacturer Crest Cellose, in an aim to increase its footprint in India’s generic pharmaceutical market.
If approved by President Trump, the five-year farm bill – which removes hemp from the federal controlled substance list – could help advance cannabinoid R&D, says Nexien Biopharma.
GW Pharma has told investors its capacity is “more than sufficient” to meet launch requirements in Europe next year, where the firm’s CBD medicine Epidiolex is under review.
SPI Pharma has launched Mannogem XL mannitol for the production of various forms of tablets, which the firm says enhances productivity compared to compendial mannitol.
Compass Pathways’ psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression has received a breakthrough status to accelerate development – at a time when the incidence of mental illness is rapidly increasing.
