Drug Delivery

Merck KGaA fill-finish expansion in Italy will be completed in 2017.

The targeted delivery of cytotoxic drugs using antibody drug conjugates would not be possible without effective linkers to connect and then release the key chemical and biological materials.

NCI launches trial to assess the utility of genetic sequencing to improve patient outcomes.

Genmab enters collaboration with Eli Lilly to use and evaluate Genmab's DuoBody technology for bispecific antibodies.

Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Ambrx leverages its site-specific bioconjugation technology through partnerships.

The first part of CPhI's Annual Expert Industry Report examines ADCs, single-use technology, and regulatory failure.

The authors review the angiopoietin pathway as an alternative for safer and more efficacious anti-angiogenic therapeutics.

The report highlights a need for greater third party certification to ensure GMP vigilance.

A new end-user survey of more than 220 physicians and 650 patients by Frost & Sullivan finds that regardless of disease area, physicians select drug delivery methods that drive consistent patient compliance and effective outcomes.

Almac's Clinical Services business unit has expanded its service offering for dispensing and bottling solid dosage products.

A Q&A with SCHOTT Pharmaceutical Systems and West Pharmaceutical Services

Catalent Pharma Solutions has acquired a license to market Redwood Bioscience 's proprietary SMARTag precision protein-chemical engineering technology.

Astellas and Ambrx have entered into a collaboration to discover and develop novel antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for an undisclosed number of targets in oncology. ADCs enable targeted delivery of drugs to the target tissue.

Recently published research demonstrates how nanoparticles can be used to overcome hurdles in localized drug delivery.

Using an alternate moisture-generation method may provide more accurate data for regulatory submissions.

A team from Northwestern University has demonstrated the feasibility of topical delivery of small interfering RNA (siRNA).

Panayiotis P. Constantinides of Biopharmaceutical & Drug Delivery Consulting on growth of nanoparticle delivery systems.

This article discusses potential opportunities to improve the patient experience through formulation and delivery device technologies.

Industry experts discuss the benefits and challenges of self-administration of injectable therapies.

A survey provides insight into drug companies' plans for spending on outsourced services. This article contains bonus online material.

Vetter held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in Ravensburg.

Formulation strategy is an important consideration when selecting and managing outsourced biopharmaceutical development programs.

How to maintain product stability and prevent particulates.

The disadvantages of the traditional vaccine regime (prime plus boost) have spurred the development of single-shot vaccines. This article describes the development and manufacture of a prototype single-shot vaccine that uses microspheres made from cross-linked modified dextran polymers for controlled release of the antigen.

In new disposables projects, it is critical that engineering, procurement, and operations groups work together early on to manage supply chain risk.