Contract Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence can elevate pharma manufacturing

18-May-2021 By Jenni Spinner

According to a leader from industrial AI specialist AspenTech, AI can help avoid costly maintenance interruptions by predicting when upkeep is needed.

Novasep expands in France, sees increasing customer demand for ADC manufacturing services

14-May-2021 By Jane Byrne

Novasep has announced a further expansion of its Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAPIs) manufacturing capabilities at its Le Mans, France site, saying the move strengthens its position as a leading CDMO for the production of innovative...

Lonza leader outlines small-molecule trends for 2021 and beyond

06-May-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The head of small-molecule business for the pharma solutions specialist talks about obstacles, and how companies can work to clear them for future success.

PRA expands COVID-19 pharmacovigilance resources

04-May-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The CRO is offering an expanded range of post-authorization solutions designed to help developers with treatments and vaccines in their product pipeline

Explore vital drug delivery innovations at online event

03-May-2021 By Jenni Spinner

On May 5, a panel of experienced industry experts will discuss recent developments during Innovations in Drug Delivery, a free one-hour industry webinar.

CPhI survey: pharma leaders optimistic about the future

03-May-2021 By Jenni Spinner

According to a recent survey of executives conducted by CPhI, COVID-19’s impact is driving manufacturing and CDMOs are fueling industry growth.

CPhI: expect surge in IND applications, FDA approvals by 2025

23-Mar-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A new report from the organization forecasts a wave of pharma innovation over the next four years could lead to 75 FDA drug approvals annually by 2025.

IQVIA announces growth in Orchestrated Customer Engagement solution

15-Mar-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The Orchestrated Customer Engagement Technology reportedly has been adopted by 140 life sciences companies (including top-10 pharma firms) in nearly 90 countries.

Lonza expands solid-form services at Oregon facility

01-Mar-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The company has increased capabilities at its Bend, Oregon location, including its SimpliFiH Solutions first-in-human services for small-molecule drugs.

Covectra launches StellaGuard ‘smart’ label anti-counterfeiting

22-Feb-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The on-pack technology enables consumers, retailers and others to harness mobile devices in order to verify the authenticity of pharmaceutical products.

On-demand capabilities help drug developers in a pinch

18-Feb-2021 By Jenni Spinner

With demand for fast-tracking therapies, vaccines and other products increasing, companies like Azzur Group offer the ability to add capabilities quickly.

Quotient acquisition of Arcinova aimed at ‘streamlining’ early development process for biotech and pharma companies

18-Feb-2021 By Jane Byrne

Quotient Sciences, a drug development and manufacturing accelerator with facilities in the UK and the US, has acquired Arcinova, a UK-based multiservice contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO).

PwC joins Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre

11-Feb-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The global professional services firm has signed on the newest partner in the collaboration, aimed toward promoting innovation in pharma manufacturing.

WuXi STA to buy Bristol Myers Squibb’s Couvet, Switzerland manufacturing facility

02-Feb-2021 By Rachel Arthur

WuXi STA will purchase Bristol Myers Squibb’s manufacturing facility in Couvet, Switzerland: giving the CDMO its first facility in Europe.

‘Cognitive’ supply chain approach boosts safety, efficiency: FourKites

21-Jan-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the supply-chain specialist explains vulnerabilities and challenges unique to pharma, and how professionals can safeguard and streamline.

Continuus lands $69.3m US drug manufacturing contract

21-Jan-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The small-molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturer secured a DoD/HHS government contract to manufacture critical medicines for a range of conditions.

Fight against pharma counterfeiting must go deeper: TruTag

13-Jan-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the anti-counterfeit solutions firm says that while packaging-level efforts may have an effect, on-dose technology is worth a closer look.

Global alliance unites pharma pros to battle counterfeiting

13-Jan-2021 By Jenni Spinner

Fight the Fakes gathers manufacturers and other stakeholders to brainstorm on ways to combat falsified medicines and safeguard the world’s medicine supply.

Pharmaceutical firms warming up to outsourcing: ReAgent

07-Jan-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the chemical manufacturing firm notes pharma companies are showing increased interest in contracting out their manufacturing functions.

Supply chain woes can lead to billion-dollar problems: Cloudleaf

23-Dec-2020 By Jenni Spinner

A new survey from the supply-chain analysis company revals inefficiencies, inaccurate data and other flaws can be costly in terms of revenue, reputation and patient lives.

Stay on top of your pharma supply chain in 2021: PCI

17-Dec-2020 By Jenni Spinner

According to an executive from the drug development services company, pharma professionals should pay close attention to supply chain continuity and safety in the coming year.

Looking back, thinking ahead: industry leaders talk trends

16-Dec-2020 By Jenni Spinner

Experts from a variety of research and drug development organizations share their thoughts on highlights from 2020, and predict what 2021 might hold.

CPhI report looks ahead to post-COVID pharma world

08-Dec-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The industry analysis dives into likely developments in supply chain, impact of the new White House occupant, CDMO growth and other key areas.

Almac secures grant to scale COVID-19 drug production

25-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The company has received a $500,000 grant from the COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator to develop manufacturing processes for the antiviral drug remdesivir.

Firma Clinical Research: prioritize patients in your trials

18-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the CRO discusses the vital role participants play in a clinical study’s success, and what it truly means to be patient centric.

People on the Move: November 2020

05-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The most recent news on pharmaceutical industry hires, promotions, acquisitions and other events includes Lonza, Medidata, Vetter, and Almac Group.

DFE Pharma: adoption of continuous manufacturing on the rise

04-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

According to representatives from the pharma solutions provider, incorporation of CM processes, after a slow period, is expanding across the industry.

Minakem: CM reaps time-saving, quality-boosting benefits

04-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

Leaders from the CDMO discuss how the surging interest in continuous manufacturing can result in cost savings and numerous other advantages.

DARPA selects continuous manufacturing partner

04-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The agency has chosen Continuity Pharma to aid in development and advancement of continuous manufacturing technology, with the help of a $1.5m grant.

Emerson, Integra CMS collaborate on continuous pharma manufacturing technology

04-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The two firms are joining forces to help life-sciences customers speed up adoption of continuous manufacturing in pharmaceutical processes.

TraceLink launches intelligent product serialization technology

03-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The Serialized Product Intelligence application uses serialization data to help operations streamline supply-chain operations, resolve issues and more.

Syneos Health to acquire Synteract

29-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

With the purchase, Syneos Health seeks to strengthen connections with the rapidly growing pre-revenue biopharmaceutical market, and expand global reach.

WuXi STA: increasing demand fueling ‘robust’ HPAPI market

29-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the STA Pharmaceutical subsidiary of WuXI AppTec talks about the dynamic HPAPI market and what’s ahead for their operation.

TFF Pharmaceuticals partners with Experic to expand manufacturing

26-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The clinical-stage pharma firm will install a processing line at Experic’s cGMP facility in New Jersey to handle its thin-film freezing technology.

Sandoz incorporates RFID technology on injectables

20-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The generic drug manufacturer is working with Kit Check to incorporate the company's drug supply-chain management technology into two of its products.

CPhI Festival of Pharma

CPhI Pharma Awards recognize industry achievements

19-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The 17th annual awards program, announced during the CPhI Festival of Pharma virtual event, hails professionals from various aspects of the industry.

hyperCORE names new CEO

13-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The clinical research site network has tapped 22-year industry veteran Karri Venn, president of research with LMC Manna, to lead the organization.

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CPhI: Dramatic changes ahead for the generics market

12-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

Technology impacting generic drugs include artificial intelligence, telemedicine, fraud-preventing digital solutions and more, according to a report

People on the Move: October 2020

07-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The latest news on pharmaceutical industry hires, promotions, acquisitions and other events includes Medable, Eversana, Parexel, Astellas and more.

ATCC lands $250m from BARDA for COVID-19 services

06-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The contract, with a ceiling value of $250M and potential length of 10 years, will supplement the company’s ongoing support of virus-related work.

Premier Research: holistic approach benefits drug development

06-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the CRO shares insights as to what strategies and philosophies work best when working to craft a successful drug development program.

CPhI Festival of Pharma

CPhI Pharma Index survey reveals minds of CEOs

01-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The survey, unveiled ahead of next week's CPhI Festival of Pharma, reveals perspectives, concerns and future plans of more than 500 industry executives.

CPhI Festival of Pharma

Hovione to boost output of COVID-19 treatment excipient

30-Sep-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The CPhI Festival of Pharma exhibitor will work with Ligand to increase output of Captisol, a key ingredient in Gilead’s Veklury COVID-19 treatment

CPhI Festival of Pharma

Vetter to profile cleanroom concept at CPhI

30-Sep-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The aseptic technology specialist plans to discuss its V-CRT cleanroom technology at the upcoming CPhI Festival of Pharma online event in October.

CPhI Festival of Pharma

Noble to address drug delivery evolution at CPhI

30-Sep-2020 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the pharma solutions firm will discuss the future of drug delivery at a keynote during the CPhI Festival of Pharma virtual event.

Tjoapack expands pre-filled pharma packaging

30-Sep-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The contract pharmaceutical packaging firm plans to add automated packaging equipment to help meet growing demand for pre-filled syringes and vials.

Eschbach: better communication boosts pharma manufacturing

21-Sep-2020 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the pharma software solutions provider suggests streamlining communication between shifts can avoid manufacturing snags.

Deloitte survey reveals pharma CEO thoughts

21-Sep-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The latest iteration of the company’s Pharma CEO Survey offers information and insight as to how key industry figures are planning for the future.

CTI acquires CRO based in Middle East, Africa

17-Sep-2020 By Jenni Spinner

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services has expanded its global reach by purchasing Clinart, a full-service CRO with precence in the MENA region.

CPhI Festival of Pharma

CPhI keynote tackles top trends for the CDMO sector

16-Sep-2020 By Jenni Spinner

A session at the upcoming CPhI Festival of Pharma will examine supply chain, clinical trials, digitalization, and other factors impacting the field.

Product Innovations

Generic method approach for determination of residual solvents in active pharmaceutical ingredients by gas chromatography

Solvents are defined as organic chemicals that are used to dissolve components. They are used during the manufacture of drug substances and can also potentially...

Pulmonary Delivery of Orally Inhaled Therapeutics

New classes and indications of orally inhaled therapeutics are rapidly expanding, with the development pipeline increasingly featuring both large and small...

Addressing Challenges with Clinical In-Use Testing

Lonza Drug Product expert Léa Sorret PhD explores Clinical In-Use Testing of Biotherapeutics in this white paper. Léa shares her expertise and describes...

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