Novartis to Boost US Flu Vaccine Supply, Gains Access to Intercell's Technology
Novartis Vaccines (Basel, Switzerland, www.novartisvaccines.com) plans to produce approximately 40 million doses of its Fluvirin vaccine for distribution in the US during the upcoming 2007–2008 influenza season-a 30% increase in supply from Novartis compared with the previous influenza season.
Novartis Vaccines (Basel, Switzerland, www.novartisvaccines.com) plans to produce approximately 40 million doses of its Fluvirin vaccine for distribution in the US during the upcoming 2007–2008 influenza season-a 30% increase in supply from Novartis compared with the previous influenza season. Based on accelerated production plans, approximately half of these doses are planned for delivery by the end of September, with all doses expected to be delivered by the end of October.
Novartis has also formed a strategic alliance with Intercell AG (Vienna, Austria, www.intercell.com) giving Novartis access to 10 Intercell vaccine projects in preclinical early-stage development. Key vaccine candidates included in the deal, valued at $270 million, are IC43 for the prevention of hospital-acquired pseudomonas infections and IC47 for the prevention of pneumonia infections.
The Solution Lies with SOLBIOTE™: Achieving Sustainability, a Growing Focus in Biopharma
October 28th 2024The nexus between biopharmaceuticals and sustainability is seemingly far apart, however, it is increasingly recognized as an inevitable challenge. It is encouraged to take a sustainable approach to reducing the environmental impact of the production and supply of medicines while improving people's health; delivering the well-being of people and the planet. Yosuke Shimojo (Technical Value Support Section Manager, Nagase Viita) will unveil how SOLBIOTE™, a portfolio of injectable-grade saccharide excipients, would be a key for the biopharmaceutical development and achieving sustainability for a better future of the industry.
