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The FDA commissioner outlined the agency's initiatives to reward innovation and biosimilars development.

GlobalData reports the need to shift away from egg-based manufacturing of vaccines in light of influenza-related deaths.

The company is recalling three lots of Hydromorphone HCl Injection USP CII 10 mg/mL, 1 mL in 2 mL Single Dose Vials because of possibly empty or cracked vials.

The company is recalling Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP, 40mg, 125mg, and 1g manufactured by Gland Pharma Ltd and distributed by Sagent due to out-of-specification impurity results.

The government is exploring terms by which the UK could still be part of EMA after its departure from the EU, Theresa May said in a key speech on Brexit.

JLL, a real estate and investment management firm, recently released a new report on three trends shaping labs for the future of life sciences R&D.

PharmaMar has released the results of MI130004, a novel antibody drug conjucate created using a molecule of marine origin.

The company is voluntarily recalling three lots of Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 100 mg/20 mL Vial and one lot of Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection, USP, Novaplus because of the potential of cracked glass at the rim of the vials.

The new training center, the Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing, will prepare engineering students and industry professionals for the field of biologics manufacturing.

The agency released draft guidance on the format for electronic submissions of NDA and BLA content regarding the planning of bioresearch monitoring inspections.

The study suggests that circumventing evolution in cell factories can enable the commercialization of new biobased chemicals to large-scale.

Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a method to transplant pancreatic islet cells from pigs more easily to treat type I diabetes.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a statement that FDA will be modernizing regulatory programs in order to advance novel treatments.

The Trump budget boosts funding for FDA but squeezes resources for NIH and healthcare.

FDA sent a warning letter to Celltrion detailing CGMP violations, including poor microbial contamination control.

A new report states that more research and clinical development must be done in the treatment of pain and addiction.

Gottlieb promoted the development of biosimilars and safer opioid packaging at a briefing sponsored by Alliance for a Stronger FDA and the Pew Charitable Trusts.

CPhI North America 2018, taking place Apr. 24-26 in Philadelphia, PA, has announced Dr. Bertalan Mesko as its first keynote speaker.

The agency met to discuss its new temporary and permanent premises in Amsterdam.

The guidance addresses the development, analysis, and presentation of microbiology data during antibacterial drug development.

New programs and initiatives by industry examine rising healthcare costs.

The company announced the winner of its 2018 Young Chemist Award.

The NECC supervisory pharmacist at the center of the 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

The President described US drug costs as unfair and stated that prices will come down.

Federal agencies have partnered to develop a roadmap that offers a new framework for the safety testing of drugs and chemicals without the use of animals.

A collaboration between The Centre for Process Innovation and The Roslin Institute aims to develop commercially viable and scalable methods of producing biologics using transgenic animals.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says FDA is committed to meet the challenges faced by the saline shortage during an aggressive flu season.

FDA and industry weigh broader use of prior knowledge in biotechnology testing and production.