Market News
Market news
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News Impax announces availability of Emvern (mebendazole) chewable tablets, 100 mg
Emverm provides a new option for patients with pinworm, whipworm, roundworm and hookworm in single or mixed infections. -
News I Holland to host new series of technical webinars
Webinars will discuss tablet design and tool material selection, tool features and configuration and tooling maintenance and lifecycle management. -
News Recipharm completes acquisition of a majority stake in Indian CMO Nitin Lifesciences
Significantly bolsters presence in high growth developing territories and the deal firmly establishes Recipharm’s emerging market strategy. -
News Cherwell supports Pharmig PCT microbial risk event
Focus on Microbiological contamination control and risk in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and toiletries. -
News Merck makes pioneering technologies Gavi, Geri and Gems available to fertility clinics
Merck obtains CE mark certification for consumables of Gavi and Geri as well as for the embryo culture media suite Gems. -
News After Allergan merger halt, vaccines a focus for Pfizer
Kalorama thinks Pfizer will continue to spotlight its vaccine business. -
News Juno Therapeutics and WuXi AppTec announce new company
New company to develop novel cell-based cancer immunotherapies in China. -
News Allergan and Heptares announce global R&D and commercialization partnership for novel treatments in Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders
Adds selective muscarinic agonists discovered and developed by Heptares to Allergan's leading CNS pipeline. -
News Martindale Pharma announces major extension to partnership in Saudi Arabia and substantial new business wins
Sales in Middle East to grow significantly in next 2 years. -
News Eisai and PharmStandard sign Cooperation Agreements in Russia
Agreements relate to Eisai's global oncology therapies, Halaven (eribulin) and Lenvima (lenvatinib), as well as the company's global epilepsy therapy, Fycompa (perampanel). -
News Brammer Bio formed through merger of Brammer Biopharmaceuticals and Florida Biologix
The merged company will combine deep technical expertise in process development and clinical manufacturing. -
News Pfizer–Allergan merger agreement terminated
Allergan reiterates strong standalone growth profile and strategy following termination of Pfizer transaction. -
News Major life sciences roundtable debate reveals growth in regulatory outsourcing
Growth due to increasing complexity around affiliates’ roles. -
News Pharmaceutical packaging machinery industry analysis
Global market trends, growth and forecast to 2020. -
News Engineers develop a pill for long-term drug release
New tablet attaches to the lining of the GI tract, resists being pulled away. -
News MRC Technology and Institut Pasteur of Shanghai, Chinese Academy of Sciences collaborate on antibody drug development
The parties created IPS-MRCT Joint Centre for Therapeutic Antibodies to combine their expertise in research and development, intellectual property (IP) protection and management, and commercial acumen for more precise and efficient technology transfer. -
News NDA Group releases data comparing FDA and EMA ahead of annual DIA EuroMeeting in Hamburg
In spite of similar approval numbers, the US continue to outpace Europe. -
News Nanotechnology drug delivery market to touch $11.9 billion in 2023
Rising prevalence of infectious diseases and cancer, significant nanotechnology research, and increasing demand for novel drug delivery systems are driving the nanotechnology market. -
News Humanwell Healthcare Group and PuraCap Pharmaceutical to acquire Epic Pharma
Purchase will expand Humanwell’s and PuraCap’s US Generics platform. -
News Zenith Technologies and GE Healthcare Life Sciences strike biopharma alliance
The combined offering is aimed at helping biopharmaceutical manufacturers increase productivity, improve efficiency and reduce costs. -
News Pipette tips and pipettes — an infallible system?
ISO 8655:2002 recommends using pipettes and tips that are sourced from the same manufacturer. -
News BASF introduces Kollicoat MAE 100-55 — a new opportunity for the formulation of pharmaceutical enteric film coatings
Enabling direct substitution in commercial enteric pharmaceutical formulations. -
News Rigaku Analytical Devices supports pharmaceutical industry with compliance to new Raman calibration standards
Progeny 1064nm handheld Raman analyser fully compliant with EP 2.2.48 to support pharmaceutical manufacturers with rapid and reliable raw material identification. -
News Merck receives 2016 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award From US Environmental Protection Agency
Company receives EPA honor for 11th consecutive year. -
News Allergan receives 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from US Environmental Protection Agency
Company recognized with ENERGY STAR Award for fifth time. -
News Sun Pharma enters Japanese prescription market
Strategic acquisition of 14 prescription brands. -
News Epigenomics enters strategic license and development agreement with BioChain on novel, blood-based lung cancer test
BioChain to acquire exclusive development and commercial license for China. -
News SGS and DiscoverX to collaborate on the qualification and supply of bioassays for biopharmaceutical development
The availability of commercial ready-to-assay cryopreserved cells in a qualified kit will remove the need for developers to employ challenging and time-consuming method development procedures. -
News BMS and Pfizer announce global real-world data program and present new analyses of Eliquis at the American College of Cardiology’s 65th Annual Scientific Session
Seventeen abstracts to be presented, including new analyses from the Phase III ARISTOTLE and AMPLIFY clinical studies and from real-world databases. -
News ARIAD to reduce workforce as part of ongoing company-wide strategic review
Approximately 25% of its headquarter positions to be affected. -
News I Holland showcases its latest tooling products at PharmaConex
The comprehensive range of punches and dies on display will include I Holland’s recently developed, XDF (eXtended Dwell Flat) punches. -
News Novo Nordisk breaks ground on $2 billion production facility in Clayton, North Carolina
The facility will produce APIs for a range of Novo Nordisk's current and future GLP-1 and insulin products. -
News Shire wins patent trial against Watson concerning Lialda
Lialda patent upheld and extends through 8 June 2020. -
News Merck and Ionis Pharmaceuticals awarded $200 million for infringement of Hep C drug patents
Jury’s verdict upholds patent protections that are essential to the development of new medical treatments. -
News Quintiles honoured as ‘Best CRO in Asia’ for fourth time in 6 years
Recognized for advancing clinical research in Asia, speeding development for customers. -
News Flexible manufacturing can help pharmaceutical industry avoid high costs of inaccurate demand forecasts
Survey about product launch challenges finds instances of demand forecasts off by more than 50%, leading to sales losses and reputation damage. -
News Onxeo announces closing of DNA Therapeutics acquisition
Onxeo gains access to AsiDNA compound, a first-in-class signal interfering DNA. -
News US osteoporosis drugs market to cross $4 billion by 2021: Pharmaion Report
Increasing prevalence of osteoporosis and growing ageing population coupled with new product launches to drive US osteoporosis drugs market through 2021. -
News Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource introduces assays for testing biosimilarity of three leading biologics
New ready-to-use assays enable quick and simple generation of precise biosimilar comparability data. -
News Placon Therapeutics announces company launch and FDA acceptance of IND for novel platinum candidate BTP-114
Placon, spun out from Blend Therapeutics, to pursue development of next generation cytotoxic oncology drugs. -
News BMS to acquire Padlock Therapeutics
Gains full-rights to Padlock’s Protein/Peptidyl Arginine Deiminase (PAD) inhibitor discovery program. -
News Akers Biosciences allowed US Patent for heparin/PF4 antibody detection
The newly allowed Patent covers Akers Bio's proprietary protein preparation which serves as the antigen and biologically active component of the tests. -
News New large-capacity bioprocessing centrifuge enhances productivity and reliability
Thermo Scientific Sorvall BIOS 16 centrifuge designed to provide simplified, flexible bioprocessing. -
News New pharma cartoner Sigpack TTMP from Bosch
Highest product protection and maximum flexibility. -
News I Holland features its innovative pharmaceutical tooling products at Cophex
In addition to the new products, samples from I Holland’s current range of multi-tips and PharmaCote treatments and coatings will be on display. -
News Vetter groundbreaking ceremony heralds the creation of a new 70 million euro production building
Upon completion, the seven story building will cover a total of 8,000 m2 and include in its core a cleanroom with supportive media systems. -
News SP Industries acquires PennTech Machinery Corporation
Penntech is a global provider of complete vial handling solutions covering washing, sterilization, filling, stoppering, capping and both tray and freeze dryer loading/unloading equipment. -
News Comparison of methods for concentrating winterised cannabis extract
Genevac compares use of a rotary evaporator and the Genevac Rocket Synergy evaporator, for the batch concentration of 2 L of winterised cannabis extract in ethanol. -
News Valeant announces CEO succession plan and changes to board of directors
Company's chairman of the board says he is confident that the company will be able to rebuild its reputation and thrive under new leadership. -
News ModiQuest Research and Sobi to continue their collaboration on antibody generation
ModiQuest will screen their high class in-house phage display libraries, ModiPhage. -
News GSK and Miltenyi Biotec establish cell and gene therapy collaboration
Collaboration includes discovery programme for CAR-T cell-based oncology therapies. -
News Allergan confirms generic Abraxane patent challenge
The company believes it is a "first applicant" to file an ANDA for the generic version of Abraxane. -
News Apotex announces realignment and executive leadership team to better serve the healthcare market in Canada and globally
Under the new structure, Apotex will now operate along three core Lines of Business: Global Generics, Specialty Pharma and Global APIs. -
News Sir Andrew Witty to retire from GSK in March 2017
The Board will now conduct a formal search for a successor and will consider internal and external candidates for the role. -
News Pall launches pyrofree sterile, ready-to-use glass vials
The packaging has been specifically designed for the processing of small batches such as clinical and technical lots, orphan drugs or personalized medicines. -
News Amgen wins patent case on Repatha
Proceedings on damages and an injunction against Sanofi and Regeneron will follow. -
News Regeneron and Sanofi strongly disagree with US jury verdict in ongoing patent litigation regarding Praluent Injection
Companies say they plan to appeal the judgement. -
News Gyros AB and Protein Technologies, Inc. merge to form Gyros Protein Technologies AB
Merger creates fast growing, global provider of sample prep, synthesis and bioanalytical tools for biotherapeutics discovery, development and manufacturing. -
News Pharma tech firms announce serialization collaboration
Global partnership to support pharmaceutical companies with the impending challenge of installing and integrating serialization across drug manufacturing sites. -
News Field flow fractionation of proteins, macromolecules and nanoparticles
The Postnova AF2000 MultiFlow reported to offer more flexibility, better performance and more robust results than any system before. -
News Global pharmaceutical excipient market to reach US$7415.2 million by 2021
Report assesses trends by chemistry type, application type, functionalities and regions to offer analytical insights about the potential demand emerging for particular pharmaceutical excipients in specific regions. -
News Teva receives European Commission approval for the Allergan generics acquisition
As part of the approval, Teva has agreed to the divestment of certain overlapping molecules in 24 European countries. -
News Selvita bridges Krakow and San Francisco
The company has officially opening its second office, which is dedicated to the support of the ongoing and future projects for business partners from the West Coast of US. -
News PhoreMost and The Wistar Institute collaborate to identify new druggable targets in cancer, immunotherapy and ageing
Collaboration will use Siteseeker — a new ‘phenotypic’ screening platform that exploits the dynamics of a live-cell environment to uncover hidden druggable target sites across the entire human genome — to find new therapeutic options. -
News Allergan Receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for Prior Approval Supplement for Restasis 0.05% Multi-Dose Preservative-Free bottle
FDA requested additional CMC information for the Multi-Dose Preservative-Free bottle. -
News Lupin completes its acquisition of GAVIS in the US
Acquisition enhances Lupin’s scale in the US generic market and broadens Lupin’s pipeline in dermatology, controlled substance products and other high-value and niche generics. -
News Peregrine Pharmaceuticals announces formal commissioning of new, state-of-the-art commercial manufacturing facility
Facility being operated by Avid Bioservices subsidiary with capacity to potentially generate additional $40 million in annual revenue. -
News Valeant Pharmaceuticals adds three new independent directors to its board
Dr Anders Lonner has stepped down as a director due to other priorities and personal commitments. -
News Gamlen Tablet Press produces model data
Used to demonstrate the use of statistical methodologies of Principal Components Analysis and Design of Experiments. -
News Thermo Fisher Scientific wins SelectScience Awards at Pittcon 2016
Instrument of the Year for Thermo Scientific Dionex Ion Chromatography portfolio. -
News SGS continues to invest in bioanalytical testing to increase efficiency and regulatory compliance at its Poitiers, France, laboratory
The investment will enable higher throughput of samples, and electronic data capture to ensure integrity of information in regulatory submission and acceptances. -
News Sanofi Pasteur and MSD (Merck) to end joint vaccines operations in Europe
The two companies will pursue their own distinct growth strategies. -
News Colorcon opens new formulation services facility in Bogota, Colombia
This specially designed facility has internationally recognized certification for the containment and safe handling of Level II and Level IV APIs, and will provide customer’s faster turnaround on technical services and increased capacity to handle more... -
News Grifols to invest $360 million to expand its manufacturing capacities for plasma-derived therapies
With these new investments, Grifols increases its production capacity to continue covering the expected growing demand in the plasma-derived products until 2028–2030. -
News Breast cancer is only pharmaceutical pipeline with over 1000 drugs in development
GBI Research says the pipeline may significantly alter the clinical and commercial landscape of the disease market over the next decade. -
News McKesson to acquire Rexall Health from Katz Group
Acquisition will strengthen McKesson's position in Canada's pharmaceutical supply chain. -
News CutisPharma announces initiation of manufacturing operations
The launch represents a a key milestone on the company's path to secure new product approvals from the FDA. -
News Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource contract testing facility in Glasgow successfully passes FDA inspection
Certified quality of analytical services for developers of biologics and biosimilars . -
News Acticor Biotech selects Catalent GPEx Cell Line Development Technology to develop ACT-017
Acticor Biotech is developing an antibody fragment (Fab) considered as a first-in-class anti-thrombotic agent without bleeding risk in the primary treatment of ischemic strokes. -
News Company pioneering nanotechnology to bring innovative medicines that make a real difference
Blueberry Therapeutics is set to create safe, effective “nanomedicines” to treat a number of unmet clinical needs. -
News Teva Pharmaceuticals embarks on strategic corporate identity program to build a global brand
The company plans to introduce the new brand to its 43,000 employees around the world prior to launching the brand externally. -
News Chem-Space launches to provide largest global chemical database and search tool
Chem-space.com online searchable marketplace features over 15 million compounds. -
News AstraZeneca enters into agreement with ProStrakan for rights to Moventig in Europe
Moventig is the first once-daily, oral peripherally-acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist (PAMORA) approved in Europe for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to laxative(s). -
News Valeant Pharmaceuticals announces management and business update
J. Michael Pearson to return as CEO following illness, effective immediately. -
News Parkinson’s disease market set to hit $3.2 billion by 2021 as search for cure continues
GBI Research report says that despite steady market growth, various unmet needs remain and a cure is yet to be found. -
News Global pharmaceutical filtration market value of USD 20,190.1 million by 2020
Analysis, trends and opportunities report 2016–2020 — key vendors: General Electric, Pall Corporation, 3M. -
News Cobra Biologics and Centre for Process Innovation collaborate to advance development of regenerative medicines
Cobra and CPI will develop in depth scientific and technical understanding to allow a scalable and flexible manufacturing process to be developed to produce, purify and characterise a range of AAV vectors. -
News International Chemical Investors Group acquires Sandoz site in Frankfurt-Höchst
Acquired site manufactures enzyme-based fermentation products and intermediates for the pharma industry. -
News World’s second biggest influenza vaccine manufacturer expands operations at Speke site
£22 million investment in Liverpool by global biopharma company. -
News Applied DNA Sciences introduces SigNature DNA in new pharmaceutical-grade and packaging inks
SigNature DNA offers authenticity and traceability for pharmaceutical global supply chains. -
News Romaco Kilian at Powtech 2016 in Nuremberg
Retrofit ensures long-term process reliability. -
News Irvine Scientific launches new feed media to maximize productivity in large-scale bioproduction
BalanCD CHO Feed 4 is a chemically-defined, animal component-free powder feed for large-scale bioproduction in a variety of high performing CHO cells. -
News Consort Medical and Precision Ocular sign significant development and manufacturing collaboration agreement and complete equity investment
Agreement will leverage both Bespak and Aesica capabilities. -
News Recipharm to acquire Mitim
Adds an important technology in the filling of injectable beta lactams with sales to the US and European markets. -
News Launch of Valid Insight provides support for market access
Valid Insight’s launch aims to meet the market access challenges facing new medicines, helping life science research to translate into real-world benefits for patients and society. -
News BMS completes sale of its HIV R&D portfolio to ViiV Healthcare
The agreements with ViiV Healthcare do not impact BMS’s marketed HIV medicines, including Reyataz, Evotaz, Sustiva and Atripla. -
News Mylan's ANDA for generic Advair Diskus accepted for filing by FDA
FDA provides GDUFA goal date of 28 March 28 2017 -
News Aptuit and Icagen agree to strategic alliance
Alliance to provide drug discovery customers access to industry leading ion channel and transporter technologies. -
News Endo launches Belbuca (buprenorphine) buccal film for chronic pain management
The first and only buprenorphine formulation developed with a dissolving film that is absorbed through the inner lining of the cheek for chronic pain management. -
News Perrigo furthers commitment to Ireland
Dublin headquarters central to European and global growth strategy. -
News Alcon expands leadership position in treating glaucoma through acquisition of Transcend Medical
Acquisition to add minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device to pipeline, expanding Alcon's surgical presence in a new category to treat glaucoma. -
News MSD to create 200 new jobs in Carlow, Cork and Tipperary
Expansion reflects critical role of MSD’s Irish sites in wider global network. -
News Cipla completes acquisition of generic businesses in US
The acquisition of InvaGen Pharmaceuticals provides Cipla with about 40 approved ANDAs, 32 marketed products, and 30 pipeline products which are expected to be approved during the next 4 years. -
News Athenx announces major expansion, creating 1,400 jobs in Western New York
Athenex to invest $1.62 billion in drug discovery and advanced manufacturing partnership, creating 900 jobs in Dunkirk and 500 jobs in Buffalo during the next 10 years. -
News USPTO Granted Patent Protecting IntelGenx's Rizaport oral film for migraines
Patent protects the composition of Rizaport and will be listed in the Orange Book upon approval of the product by FDA. -
News Sartocon Slice 50: Sartorius Stedim Biotech presents a new small-scale crossflow device
Designed for use in biotechnological applications, especially for membrane screening and small-volume process development. -
News UK court rules against Lilly in Alimta vitamin regimen patent lawsuit
Lilly plans to seek permission to appeal the ruling. -
News Vetter wins two coveted awards
Leading CDMO is granted both the WorldStar Award for Vetter-Ject and a 2016 CMO Leadership Award. -
News US biotechs driving growth at Scottish CMO
Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services has picked-up several new clients in North America, which has primarily been driven by companies looking for small-scale aseptic manufacturing capabilities to support clinical trials. -
News Pharmaceutical packaging industry leaders form the Matrix Alliance to help manufacturers speed breakthrough treatments to market
Compatibility and testing of nested container and closure systems to help pharmaceutical companies manufacture parenteral medicines. -
News Albumedix announces exclusive commercialization agreement with ThioLogics for its proprietary drug conjugation platform
Combining ThioLogics' site-specific conjugation chemistry with Albumedix's drug delivery platform enables the creation of next-generation albumin drug conjugates. -
News Sartorius presents new premium mechanical pipette Tacta
Responding to the needs of users in the laboratories, Sartorius presents a new range of mechanical pipettes with a perfectly balanced design offering reliability, accuracy and comfortable use.
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