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Biogen to Increase Stake in Samsung Bioepis Joint Venture for $700 Million
Biogen will pay Samsung BioLogics approximately $700 million to increase its stake in Samsung Bioepis to approximately 49.9%.
Novartis to Spinoff Alcon Eye Care Device Biz and Initiates $5-Billion Share Buyback
The pharma major intends to spinoff Alcon as a stand-alone eye-care devices company.
EMA Recommends First CART-T Cell Therapies
The European Medicines Agency recommended Novartis’ Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) and Kite’s Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel), chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, for approval in the European Union.
Entegris Acquires Flex Concepts
The acquisition of Flex Concepts adds custom, single-use products to Entegris’ single-use bag product line.
FDA Seeks to Revive Quality Metrics Initiative
The agency is asking firms to discuss internal quality metrics efforts as part of the approval process for new medical products.
Congress and FDA Take Action to Combat Opioid Crisis
Legislators look to widen access to medications for addiction treatment and overdose emergencies.
Alcami Expands Laboratory Services Program
The company expanded its extended workbench laboratory services program to support the ongoing manufacturing and development of Flexion Therapeutics’s Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension).
Hamilton, Waters Partner on Streamlining Sample Preparation Workflows
Hamilton Robotics and Waters Corporation have partnered to develop StarWorks, automated, end-to-end workstations for biopharmaceutical sample preparation.
Sciex’s New Mass Spec Technologies Enhance Lab Analytics
Sciex’s latest additions to its biopharma portfolio helps to optimize workflow for better analytics in the lab.
Thermo Fisher’s Newest Mass Spectrometry Innovations Deliver Better Performance
The company unveiled its latest innovations to its mass spectrometry portfolio at ASMS in San Diego.
Amazon to Acquire Online Pharmacy
Amazon will acquire PillPack, an online pharmacy that offers pre-sorted doses of medications and home delivery.
EDQM Annual Report Showcases 2017 Highlights
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare highlighted the organization’s achievements in 2017, including the first mAb monograph.
Neostigmine Methylsulfate 5mL Recalled
Fagron Sterile Services is voluntarily recalling two lots of Neostigmine Methylsulfate 5mL syringes due to mislabeling.
Seeking Regulatory Advice
Knowing and addressing regulatory expectations early on can avoid unexpected delays later, says Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.
Fifteen Years of Progress: Biopharmaceutical Industry Survey Results
This article highlights 15 years of changes in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Be Quick, But Don’t Hurry
After 30 years of biologic-drug advances, the industry and patients still have a lot to learn.
Biopharma Seeks Balance
Biopharma companies can balance competing demands from patients, investors, and regulators by keeping a focus on science.
Industry 4.0 in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Modern technologies, including Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things, offer opportunities to increase biopharmaceutical manufacturing efficiency.
Biosimilars Raise Manufacturing and Regulatory Challenges
FDA seeks more efficient testing to spur development of less costly biotech therapies.
Advances in Analytics for Bioprocessing
Process analytical technology tools have enabled manufacturers to monitor and control their production processes.
A Look into the Future of Biopharmaceutical Quality
Quality experts share insights on what the future may hold regarding regulatory quality requirements for biopharmaceuticals.
Regulating Biologics
BioPharm International asked an FDA spokesperson how the agency plans on handling these issues in the future.
The Challenge of Disruptive Technologies in Bioprocessing
Increasing demand for biologics is driving the need for innovation in bioprocessing.
Optimizing Late-Stage and Commercial Cell-Culture Processes
Late-stage and commercial biomanufacturing pose a challenge to cell-culture processing.
Early Development Obstacles of Biosimilars and Biobetters
Biosimilars and biobetters face developmental challenges to achieving commercialization.
Protecting Biopharm’s Intellectual Capital
Safeguarding the know-how behind biopharmaceutical innovation is crucial to the industry’s future, but, in the US, some argue it is becoming increasingly difficult to do.
Sanofi to Sell European Generics Business for $2.2 Billion
Sanofi will sell Zentiva, its European generics business, to private equity investor Advent International.
AbbVie and Calibr Partner on T-cell Therapies
The companies will partner to develop T-cell therapies for cancer.
Purolite Launches New Protein A Resin
The new resin used a combination of “jetting” technology and a high-performance Protein A ligand.
Data Integrity Issues Found at China Facility
FDA sent a warning letter to Henan Lihua Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. after inspectors found the company failed to ensure the accuracy of its data.