Susan Haigney is lead editor of BioPharm International®.
EMA Publishes Annual Report for 2022
The report outlines highlights from the agency’s medicines evaluations and milestones for 2022.
Communication is Key in Complex Tech Transfer
The complexity of the pharmaceutical product brings challenges to the transfer of information and technology between sponsors and contractors.
Europe Lifts COVID-19 Business Continuity Status
EMA and European regulators are lifting their COVID-19 business continuity measures as the pandemic’s peak ends.
Collaboration Key at the APEC Medical Product Supply Chain Dialogue Event
The event, cosponsored by FDA and USP, hosted regulators and industry leaders to discuss the challenges in strengthening the medical product supply chain.
Scorpius BioManufacturing Announces New Microbial Capacity and New Interim President
In addition to a new interim president, the company is opening new microbial capacity at its San Antonio facility and has plans to construct a commercial-scale facility in Manhattan, Kan.
Outsourcing Still Vital
The bio/pharma outsourcing industry continues to be integral in the development and manufacture of medicines.
Controlling Quality in Aging Facilities
Manufacturing biopharmaceuticals in an aging facility may create quality issues such as equipment breakdown and contamination risks.
The Role of CoAs in Supplier Oversight
Industry experts discuss best practices for certificates of analysis.
Aiding Regulatory Submissions Through Robust Bioanalytical Studies
A thorough understanding of both regulatory requirements and study challenges can help develop and validate the appropriate methods for a bioanalytical study program.
Robust Bioanalytical Studies Can Aid in Regulatory Submissions
It is important to understand regulatory requirements and study challenges to develop and validate the appropriate methods for a bioanalytical study program at the clinical stage.
Automating Packaging of Bio/Pharmaceuticals
Automation of pharmaceutical packaging saves costs and time, say contract packagers.
GMPs for Sterile Manufacturing of Biologics
The complex nature of biologics creates challenges for GMPs in sterile manufacturing, and the EU’s Annex 1 is making an impact.
Fostering Orphan Drugs
CDMOs offer expertise and customization options for sponsors of orphan drugs.
Scaling Up Cell Therapies Capacity
Outsourcing partners are ready to fill the market need for greater cell therapies capacities.
A Robust Quality Culture Benefits All
Establishing a quality culture from the top of an organization down to each and every employee ensures a safe and effective product, and saves costs.
Scaling Up Capacity for Cell Therapies
The booming cell therapy market has created a need for capacity that outsourcing partners are ready to fill.
Technology and CAPA
Performing corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) activities is often necessary to investigate a manufacturing deviation and prevent it from reoccurring. BioPharm International asked Joe O’Gorman, head of Global Operations at LZ Lifescience, a Cognizant Company, about the role technology plays in performing CAPAs.
Supply Chain Considerations for Ensuring Quality
Disruptions in the bio/pharmaceutical supply chain can have serious impacts on the quality and availability of life-saving medicines.
Quality Still a Priority
As regulators balance pandemic tasks and rethink procedures, quality at manufacturing facilities is still a priority.
A New View on Quality Control?
COVID-19 created challenges for quality control departments. How have the lessons learned from the pandemic influenced the way companies use technology to perform quality-control procedures?
The Impact of Insufficient Oversight
BioPharm International asked Vincent Colicchio, vice president, supply chain and external manufacturing at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, about how a lack of proper supplier oversight can impact the pharmaceutical industry and the drug supply chain.
Balancing Pressing Priorities
CMOs and CDMOs adjust business processes as demand for COVID-19 treatments and non-pandemic related therapies puts pressure on the bio/pharma industry.
Ensuring Contract Manufacturing Facilities Are Up to Speed
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered additional considerations to supplier oversight of contract manufacturing facilities.
FDA 2021 Guidance Agenda Sees Focus on Generics
The agency’s focus appears to be on generic drugs for the upcoming year.
Supporting the Industry During a Pandemic
Outsourcing increases as the industry balances development and manufacturing of both COVID-19 treatments and non-pandemic-related medicines.
EDQM Combats COVID-19 and Makes Plans for Future
The European Pharmacopoeia is preparing for 2021 while also supporting the industry to develop vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.
Contractors Balance Increased Demand During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a rise in demand for R&D and a shift in focus for some contract organizations.
Manufacturing APIs and the Supply Chain
Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Jens Andersson, purchasing director at Cambrex Karlskoga, about the best way to ensure the security of the bio/pharmaceutical materials supply chain.
Being Vigilant in Supplier Oversight
Risk assessments, audits, and good communication between sponsor and supplier are key elements of supplier oversight.
Developments in the Biopharmaceutical Outsourcing Industry
Contract manufacturers are making strategic partnerships and expanding services in the last quarter of 2019.