August 29th 2025
The authors examine common FDA 483 findings and outline strategies to address and prevent regulatory non-compliance.
The acquisition expands tubular glass vial and ampoule capacity, expanding ready-to-use glass packaging capabilities in Europe.
August 28th 2025
Moderna’s updated Spikevax and mNEXSPIKE COVID-19 vaccines target the LP.8.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 for high-risk groups and older adults.
The authors propose a streamlined, efficient approach to determining specification equivalence that starts with a paper-based assessment of the methods and progresses to a data assessment for the methods under evaluation.
August 14th 2025
Third-party ICMC certification verifies multi-modality manufacturing readiness, meeting US and EU standards for advanced genetic therapies.
The evolution of therapeutic modalities drives the adoption of single-use technologies.
Shantha Constructs Insulin Facility in India
The Shantha facility will be Sanofi's second, in addition to its site in Frankfurt, for production of Insuman insulin.
Obama Budget Blueprint Seeks Drug Pricing Authority, Shortened Data Exclusivity Period for Biologics
The 2016 White House Budget proposes a change to the data exclusivity period for biologics and the authority to influence drug pricing.
Behind the Scenes with Buffers
They may not be glamorous, but buffers play an important role in biopharma manufacturing.
Tackling Analytical Method Development for ADCs
As ADCs move through the drug-development process, different analytical methods are often required.
Mitigating Risk for Single-Use Assemblies in Sterile Filling
Evaluating the assembly design process, manufacture, and use helps mitigate risk.
FDA Sets Policies to Enhance Drug Security and Safety
Manufacturers face new rules for tracing drugs through the supply chain and compounders face stricter standards.
Gauging the CMO Biosimilar Opportunity
Market forces may limit the success of CMOs.
Rapid Early Process Development Enabled by Commercial Chemically Defined Media and Microbioreactors
The use of commercially available media to achieve high titer in early process development is discussed.
Catalent Expands High-Potency Handling Capability
Catalent will add potent containment for blending and granulation at its New Jersey manufacturing Center of Excellence.
GlaxoSmithKline Promises to Keep Vaccine Prices Low for Gavi Members
The pharmaceutical manufacturer pledged to freeze vaccine prices for Gavi-eligible countries for a decade.
PCSK9 Inhibitor from Sanofi and Regeneron Snags Priority Review
The potential blockbuster treatment targets a protein involved in cholesterol homeostasis.
Ebola Treatments Ramp Up for Clinical Trials
Government and industry efforts to address manufacturing challenges move Ebola vaccine candidates into larger clinical trials.
Investments into T-Cell Therapies Continues to Grow
Syncona and Kite Pharma announced separate investments into T-cell therapies to fight cancerous tumors.
Zymeworks Partners with Celgene on the Development of Bispecific Antibodies
Under terms of the agreement, Zymeworks could earn up to $164 million per successful drug candidate.
Catalent and MGC Pharma Partner for Production of High-Yield Cell Lines
Catalent announced that it would partner with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, and its subsidiary MGC Pharma, to promote GPEx technology, a high-titer vector for stable mammalian cell lines.
Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim Enter into Monoclonal Antibody Alliance
Sanofi will tap into Boehringer Ingelheim’s therapeutic monoclonal antibody manufacturing capabilities.
Argos Partners With Saint-Gobain on Single-Use Components for Immunotherapy Manufacturing
Single-use components aid efficiency in automated personalized therapy manufacturing.
FDA Extends Track and Trace Enforcement Deadline
A guidance document published just before the Jan. 1, 2015 deadline adds a four-month grace period.
Raw Materials and the Development Cycle
Switching grades of raw material late in the development cycle can be costly. Best practice says get it right at the beginning.
Drug Breakthroughs, with Some Reservations
New designations lead to faster drug approvals, but there is more work to be done.
Technologies and Practices Must Evolve to Meet Demand
As more biologic drugs come to market, manufacturers will require improved bioprocessing technologies.
Fermentation for the Future
Improving efficiency, value chain, quality, and protein complexity with advanced bioprocess development.
Implementation of Raw Material Control Strategies in the Manufacture of Single-Use Bioprocessing Containers
The authors review efforts to limit polymer degradation without significantly impeding cell growth.
Aseptic Robot Decreases Cycle Time
Hospira Announces Voluntary Recall Due to Subpotency and Impurity Levels
Hospira issued a voluntary worldwide recall due to confirmed subpotency and elevated impurity levels.
Protein Sciences Considers Sourcing Flublok From Japan
Protein Sciences will evaluate sourcing Flublok from its Japanese licensee, UMN Pharma, which already runs a large-scale facility for the vaccine.
Janssen Beefs Up Antibody Discovery Capabilities through Agreement with Sevion
The partnership will focus on the discovery of antibodies against proteins that are not easily purified in functional form.
Cell Therapy Manufacturing Center to be Built in UK
The Cell Therapy Catapult, a UK non-profit center for advancing cell and gene therapies, will manage the manufacturing center, which will be used for late-phase clinical trials and commercial supply.
Roche Acquires Bispecific Antibody Developer Dutalys
Roche will use Dutalys’ DutaMab technology for the engineering of bispecific therapeutic antibodies.
Roche will use Dutalys’ DutaMab technology for the engineering of bispecific therapeutic antibodies.Roche Acquires Bispecific Antibody Developer Dutalys