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News Cytel to hold Complex Innovative Trial Design Symposium
Experts to discuss innovative solutions to rare disease clinical trials. -
News Finalists announced for this year's CPHI Worldwide Awards
The winners’ shortlist is packed with 40 of the industry’s most innovative companies and individuals who are shaping the future of pharma. -
News FDA approves first and only medicine in a new class of acute treatment for migraine
The approval of Eli Lilly's Reyvow represents the first new class of acute migraine treatment approved by the FDA in more than two decades. -
News Sanofi opens its first digitally-enabled, continuous manufacturing facility
One of the first digital manufacturing facilities in the world to use continuous, intensified biologics production technology. -
News Lonza’s Ibex solutions to support Genmab’s growing clinical portfolio
Company's Ibex Design planned to take Genmab’s pre-clinical candidates from gene to potential IND within 12 months. -
News Funding to accelerate delivery of Univercells' vaccine portfolio
European financing to support Univercells’ R&D investments to develop four essential and undersupplied global health vaccines to be produced at affordable prices, high quality and large volumes. -
News Industrial-scale manufacture of therapeutic exosomes
Coordinated purification process development service accelerates progress to clinical trials, and scale-up manufacturing. -
News FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific receives CE mark approval for multiple ART media
Innovative ART products now available in Europe. -
News Janssen opens new biomanufacturing building in Ireland
Expansion creates 200 new full-time jobs and increases the company’s production capacity by an additional 19,100 m2. -
News Allergan expands Refresh eye treatment portfolio
A trifecta of relief formulated with HydroCell technology offers new artificial tear options for patients suffering from eye dryness. -
News BASF and Biomillenia join forces in microbiome research to promote healthy skin
Research aims to identify novel dermocosmetic active ingredients via unique microbiome-on-a-chip technology. -
News BASF strengthens biotechnology footprint to enter natural F&F ingredients market
Market entrance with biotech-based natural vanillin, valencene and nootkatone. -
News One-stop-platform for plant-based nutraceuticals
In 2020, nutra brands will look to ensure they have plant-based options across all product classes with many actively looking to move entire portfolios plant-based. -
News Arctoris secures funding to advance novel robotic drug discovery platform
Platform will enable scientists and biotechnology entrepreneurs worldwide to make discoveries faster and more efficiently, -
News BASF's new bioactive ingredient the wellness elixir for healthy skin
The active ingredient is a 100% natural extract from the chaga mushroom, obtained using an innovative eco-friendly technology: subcritical water extraction. -
News Industry on the brink of a new age of smart pharma manufacturing
Report predicts tomorrow’s biggest industry winners will need to invest now ahead of the curve. -
News GSK invests $120 million in next-generation US biopharma manufacturing facility
Part of nearly $400 million in US manufacturing investments to deliver on the company’s pipeline and bring medicines to patients faster. -
News Saudi pharma market crucial to country’s Vision 2030
Plan in the kingdom is to raise the percentage of total pharmaceutical production to 40% from the current 20%. -
News MolPort expansion enables more efficient compound and reagent sourcing in US
E-commerce platform serves scientists by providing a wide selection of compounds from trusted worldwide suppliers for easy search, convenient ordering and hassle-free delivery. -
News EC approves its first plant-derived cannabis-based medicine
Epidyolex (cannabidiol) approved for the treatment of seizures in patients with two rare, severe forms of childhood-onset epilepsy. -
News Researchers develop less toxic anti-cancer drug
New drug works like a ‘magic bullet’ that is delivered directly to the mitochondria of cancer cells. -
News Global medtech revenues reach all-time high, yet innovation investments lag
An increasing number of AI algorithms are now approved by the US Government – a trend that is set to continue as understanding of AI matures. -
News Huge boom in Korean Pharma reported at CPHI Korea
Event sees new Memorandum of Understanding signed by PROLMED and KPTA. -
News Colorcon launches new $50 million VC Fund
The fund will target investments in transformational solutions across manufacturing, supply chain, and delivery of pharmaceutical products and services. -
News M2i Life Sciences completes a historic fundraising of 60 million Euros
To support its strong growth, M2i Life Sciences has concluded a capital increase of 60 million Euros with five leading investors (ADM Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Téthys Invest, Creadev and France 2i fund managed by RAISE Impact). -
News Daiichi Sankyo releases new generic formulation for sustained cancer pain treatment
New formulation of oxycodone hydrochloride contains the narcotic antagonist naloxone in order to prevent abuse. -
News Mallinckrodt to sell BioVectra for $250 million
Transaction continues to advance Mallinckrodt's strategic focus on branded, high-growth biopharmaceuticals by monetizing a non-core business. -
News FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific launches BalanCD Gal Supplement for biotherapeutic development
Delivers enhanced galactosylation for improved protein quality, and antibody binding and function. -
News Drivers behind Saudi Arabia’s forecast 10.74 $billion 2022 market
Growing population, increase in non-communicable diseases and major investment in new hospitals, clinics and treatments driving growth. -
News Take part in pharma’s largest reputation survey
Use your voice to shape CPHI Worldwide's third annual global survey of the major trends, changes and developments in the industry. -
News BioCity backs world's first Rx to OTC switch incubator
Maxwellia considered to have the skills and the expertise to deliver and reach their goal of creating the big OTC brands of the future. -
News Velesco Pharma to triple its clinical manufacturing capacity
Company's new building in Wixom, MI replace and consolidate its existing manufacturing site in Kalamazoo, MI. -
News Dutch company receives €20 million for skin cancer diagnostic test
The test can accurately predict the risk of having metastases present in the lymph nodes without having to undergo surgery to remove lymph nodes. -
News China relaxes import regulations to improve access and availability of affordable medicines
The potential for generics to support the healthcare needs of China is significant. -
News Taiwan's biggest CDMO secures FDA approval
Customers claim Bora's oral solid dosage Zhunan facility is in the top 5 external manufacturing facilities they’ve ever visited in the world. -
News Sandoz enters global deal to commercialise proposed biosimilar natalizumab
Worldwide agreement with Polpharma gives Sandoz commercialization rights to proposed biosimilar natalizumab for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. -
News Hovione collaborates with Kiel University on high dose inhalation delivery
The collaborative project will develop and explore new formulation possibilities using softpellets and nanocrystals for high dose administration via dry powder inhalation using antibiotics such as clarithromycin and rifampicin as model drugs. -
News Improving anxiety-induced insomnia with lavender oil
New data shows pharmaceutical-quality lavender oil significantly improves anxiety-induced insomnia when taken as a daily capsule. -
News Grant from Innovate UK to fund gel stabilisation technologies development
Atelerix Consortium awarded £267,000 Innovate UK Grant for collaboration with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and Rexgenero on cell therapy stabilisation technologies. -
News Sterling commences large-scale production of Nanologica’s silica particles
Using Nanologica's technology, Sterling will produce the large volumes of NLAB Saga chromatography material needed by Yunbo Technology to perform preparative chromatography. -
News Alvotech and Prestige Biopharma announce new manufacturing partnership
Alvotech Contract Services will be responsible for commercial production using its new state-of-the-art biosimilar facility in Reykjavik, Iceland. -
News Sphere Fluidics expands into additional facility
New offices at leading science hub support the company’s rapid growth following recent investment. -
News Amgen to acquire only oral, non-biologic treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
Company acquires leading immunology drug Otezla from Celgene for $13.4 billion. -
News FDA warns OTC drug manufacturer for drug manufacturing data integrity violations
Company provided FDA investigators with multiple documents that were falsified. -
News Takeda Ireland introduces digital pharma operations
Successful transformation to paperless factory brings huge benefits in quality, regulatory compliance, operations and data availability. -
News Rapid adoption of Carterra’s LSA instrument drives European expansion
Company's antibody screening platform minimizes the risk of missing a blockbuster. -
News IDT launches oPools Oligo Pools
The longest, highest fidelity, and ready-to-use custom oligo pools on the market. -
News Switzerland overtakes Germany as Europe’s biggest drug delivery innovator
Pipeline of new drugs has helped drive increased innovation in packaging and drug delivery devices. -
News HALIX starts operational production with new cGMP facility in Q4-2019
The five-level production facility contains a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for viral vaccines and viral vectors and a separate protein manufacturing area with a capacity up to 1,000-L single-use bioreactors. -
News Delivering complete aseptic vial handling solutions
Bringing freeze drying and vial washing/sterilizing technologies together with advanced and comprehensive vial and syringe filling capabilities. -
News Hikma expands nasal spray capabilities
Company acquires unit-dose nasal and sublingual spray manufacturing equipment, as well as two pipeline products. -
News How real-world data can revolutionise drug development
Utilising the current data environment and its data pools for the benefit of advancing research. -
News Using mobile phones to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers study how radiofrequency electromagnetic fields could be used in Alzheimer’s disease therapy. -
News Sartorius launches new services for mammalian cell bank manufacturing
Integrated package of new and established services saves time and minimizes risks. -
News Cambrex to be acquired by the Permira funds
The CDMO's shareholders will receive $60.00 per share in cash. -
News Colorcon to incorporate TruTag's edible 'optical barcodes' in tablet film coatings
The benefits of this innovation include the ability to instantly and unequivocally authenticate products when suspect events. -
News Croda commits to Science Based Targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Group aiming to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute GHG emissions based on 2006 levels by 2030 and an 80% reduction by 2050. -
News Growing domestic manufacturing creates new opportunities for international pharma in the Middle East
Opportunities abound at CPHI MEA and experts anticipate regional generic companies acting as CMOs for international companies looking to enter the region. -
News Researchers develop 3D printed ingestible pill
Represents the first non-invasive diagnostic tool capable of providing a profile of microbiome populations throughout the entire GI tract. -
News Fluidic Analytics’ game-changing protein analysis technology scoops award
Fluidity One-W wins SLAS new product award for enabling in-solution interaction analysis of challenging proteins. -
News Ardena Group launches Life Science Ingredients arm
The news business will manufacture chemical ingredients that can be used in the development of drug products, and in the healthcare and cosmetics industries. -
News Drive for generics sees Korea increasingly attractive to international pharma
Korean companies are opening more facilities overseas and using CPHI Korea to look for new international partners. -
News Mylan and Pfizer create new global pharma company
The transaction will allow the new company to expand the geographic reach of Mylan's existing broad product portfolio and future pipeline. -
News FDA approves Aptar's needle-free rescue treatment for severe hypoglycemia
Aptar’s nasal Unidose device - the result of a 10-year customer collaboration - marks the first FDA approval of a prescription drug using the company’s patented Unidose Powder System. -
News Lonza to expand bioconjugation facility
Company also announces approval of third commercial ADC. -
News MedPharm expands relationship with Novan on formulation science
New agreement allows MedPharm to react quickly to changes in requirements and makes full use of its comprehensive services for de-risking Novan’s product development. -
News Hikma and Civica Rx partnership to reduce generic drug shortages in the US
Under the agreement, Hikma will produce 14 essential sterile injectable medications for Civica. -
News Huge CPHI & P-MEC China a direct result of surging manufacturing
Great Hall of China: Informa adds additional capacity to Asia’s largest pharma event with record 66,000+ visits from 141 countries. -
News BIA Separations selected for manufacturing process development support for gene therapy pipeline
The company will provide expertise in next-generation biomolecule purification processes and long-term supply of CIMmultus monolithic columns. -
News Compliance with Russia's "most complex" track and trace requirements given a boost
By 2020, all medicines imported into and traded within Russia must comply with Russian Federal Law No. 425-FZ. -
News Legacy ramps up preparations for new Russian track and trace sterilisation regulations
Company to install new inspection cameras with higher resolution to ensure readability of more complex codes demanded by the Russian mandated crypto coding. -
News Combination technique improves polysaccharide characterization
The AF4-MALS-RI method makes possible the accurate determination of molecular weight distribution of polysaccharide macromolecules. -
News Bosch finds buyers for its packaging machinery business
CVC Capital Partners to " take the business forward in the years ahead, and to make it even more competitive". -
News Lubrizol integrates personal, home and health care divisions
The new brand - Lubrizol Life Sciences - aims to maximize client speed-to-market, providing enhanced solutions. -
News New state-of-the-art cleanroom boosts production of anticancer drugs
The GMP facility has been specifically designed to deliver the next generation of anticancer blockbuster ADC drugs for patients globally. -
News Colorcon chooses the Netherlands for new starch manufacturing plant
The plant will provide a secure second source of supply of Starch 1500, Pregelatinized Maize Starch. -
News GSK opens new continuous manufacturing facilities in Singapore
Opening of continuous manufacturing facilities and expansion of production building will boost capabilities to accelerate the supply of new breakthrough medicines to patients globally. -
News Onyx Scientific makes strategic investment in commercial API licence
Investment fills the growing gap in the market for manufacturers that have the niche capabilities to deliver small-scale commercial API projects. -
News Eisai collaborates with University of Dundee on cancer drug discovery
It is hoped that research into PROTACs will lead to new drug discoveries for proteins present in cancer, which are difficult to treat with conventional small molecule inhibitors. -
News Catalent extends global commercial spray drying capabilities in Europe
Company's customers to have immediate access to Niro PSD2 and PSD4 spray driers, which are supported by dedicated clean area facilities for both solvent and aqueous processing of potent or non-potent drug formulations. -
News I Holland to share the science behind tool maintenance
Proper maintenance - rather than replacement - of compression tooling will improve profitability. -
News Operations commence at Wasdell Group’s EU headquarters
The new facility houses 11 bespoke production suites and temperature controlled high-way warehouses increases Wasdell’s capacity in clinical and commercial packaging, distribution & logistics and QP services. -
News Porvair Sciences launches first Drosophila ChIP kits
Offers a single optimised Chromatrap kit with unique buffers and components for Drosophila chromatin extraction and ChIP. -
News Boehringer Ingelheim expands NASH R&D pipeline with new first-in-class compound
Yuhan Corporation to receive up to USD 870 million in upfront and success-based development and commercialization milestones, excluding royalties. -
News Fujifilm Irvine Scientific to open new cell culture media manufacturing site in Europe
The space will support cGMP manufacturing of animal component-free, dry powder media, liquid media, and downstream bioprocessing liquids. -
News Fresh data on protein interactions in Alzheimer’s disease
Demonstrates the unique ability of diffusional sizing to assess protein binding in-solution and for difficult-to-study systems. -
News Novartis bolsters ophthalmic portfolio with acquisition of Xiidra
Xiidra 5% is the first and only prescription treatment approved to treat both signs and symptoms of dry eye by inhibiting inflammation caused by the disease. -
News Pharmaceutical industry ranked one of the highest contributors to UK society
Public perception, however, still falls far below other sectors. -
News New ambr 250 modular bioreactor vessel for cell and gene therapy applications
Designed for gentle stirring and optimum growth of cell lines. -
News New-generation incubator brings the latest technology to mid-capacity microplate cell culture
New Thermo Scientific Cytomat 2 C-LiN Series Automated Incubator delivers robust and reliable culture solution for cell-based pharmaceutical applications. -
News AbbVie to acquire Allergan in transformative move
Transaction will create a leading biopharmaceutical company with approximately $48 billion in combined 2019 revenue. -
News New Redipor Broth Kit for operator aseptic broth transfer testing
Kit provides all the key elements required to carry out an operator aseptic broth transfer test. -
News HCP Kit for automated impurity analysis of biotherapeutics
Ready-to-use immunoassay kit increases analytical output and productivity in bioprocess workflows. -
News Sanofi and Google to develop new healthcare Innovation Lab
Collaboration aims to change how Sanofi develops new treatments and will focus on to better understand patients and diseases, to increase Sanofi’s operational efficiency, and to improve the experience of Sanofi’s patients and customers. -
News Inaugural Bio Integrates conference highlights industry's inefficiency in developing products
Industry leaders give voice to issues and trends shaping the biotech sector, including the importance of collaboration. -
News Colorcon launches Opadry Enteric for use with hydro-alcoholic media
A fully formulated one-step system providing simple preparation and ease-of-use for film coating. -
News SenzaGen granted its first patent for GARD potency biomarker test
Company can now offer an animal-free test method to quantify the strength of an allergenic effect. -
News Affordable measles and rubella vaccines using NevoLine manufacturing platform
Univercells' propriety bioproduction platform has already proven success. -
News Leaf Expression Systems launches first line of Hypertrans research products
Plant-expression deal for difficult to produce proteins, vaccines, metabolites and natural proteins. -
News Clinical supply milestone reached for triple-negative breast cancer treatment
PhoenixMD and WuXi STA have produced a multikilogram drug supply for PMD-026 under GMP manufacturing practices. -
News Sphere Fluidics secures funding to support its single cell analysis system
Funding will also be used to further expand operations in the UK and US. -
News Combining IT and OT software to solve manufacturing’s most frequent challenges
PTC and Rockwell Automation combine technologies to accelerate customers’ digital transformation initiatives. -
News Partnership seeks breath biomarkers for the early detection of malignant mesothelioma
Owlstone Medical and IAHFIAW to use Breath Biopsy to examine the chemicals found on the breath of individuals with documented historical exposure to asbestos and radiologically and histologically confirmed mesothelioma. -
News Lilly gets its hands on non-opioid pain asset
Early-phase molecule from Centrexion to be developed further as a potential non-opioid treatment option for multiple pain conditions. -
News Sterling pilot plant facility expansion up and running
Additional three new reactor trains will help the CDMO to meet growing market demand for smaller API batch sizes. -
News Ampersand Capital Partners to acquire Vibalogics
Vibalogics will expand capabilities to meet rapidly growing demand for development and manufacturing of complex viral products. -
News Updated clinical trial simulation software saves time and money
One customer saves $25m and 3 years' development time in their clinical development strategy. -
News Liquid pharmaceuticals in the digital age
Inspiration, innovation and technical highlights from Bosch Packaging Technolgy's Pharmatag 2019. -
News Vetter works towards a sustainable energy supply
All German sites of the pharmaceutical service provider will be supplied with green electricity. -
News CPHI China opens with analysis pointing to a surge in growth in 2019
Regulatory reforms and harmonisation reported as key drivers of industry in China. -
News Digitising supply chain operations
Veratrak to help CPO achieve digitsied end-to-end visibility of its supply chain. -
News Particle Sciences expands controlled substance capabilities
Now authorized to test, develop and manufacture cannabis-derived pharmaceutical materials. -
News WuXi STA and Dizal Pharmaceutical sign CMC development and manufacturing agreement
WuXi STA will provide integrated CMC services from pre-clinical to commercial, for both API and formulation for Dizal Pharmaceutical research projects. -
News Catalent completes acquisition of gene therapy leader
Acquisition of Paragon Bioservices brings specialized expertise in adeno-associated virus and will enhance Catalent’s biologics business and end-to-end integrated biopharmaceutical solutions for customers. -
News Zenith Technologies sees 400% China growth in latest Asia success
Company plans to double its operations in the country over the next 3 years and expand its work with local companies as well as continuing to support global multinationals. -
News Merck bolsters oncology pipeline with acquisition
Acquisition includes novel late-stage renal cell carcinoma candidate, PT2977. -
News Online training for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical professionals
Modules include a variety of subjects from an ’Introduction to tablet tooling’ and ‘Tooling maintenance’, to ‘Troubleshooting production problems’ and ‘Improving productivity’. -
News FDA approves TraceLink DSCSA pilot submission for network solutions
Delivering 2023 traceability by leveraging blockchain and digital recalls across a supply network. -
News Improving gut health with human milk oligosaccharides
2’-FL a very promising agent for digestive health across various age groups beyond infancy. -
News UK and US customers set to benefit from Wasdell Group acquisition
Increased manufacturing and packaging capacity and service in the UK allows company to better service growing client base in the US who require a fully outsourced supply chain for their products within Europe.