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Building on the company's successful history in developing vaccines against similar viruses, most recently the introduction of Dengvaxia against dengue, Sanofi Pasteur is launching a Zika vaccine project.

Andexanet alfa is designed to reverse the anticoagulant activity of Factor Xa inhibitors, including Eliquis (apixaban).

Thermo Scientific Environmental Chambers use a unique airflow system for advanced temperature control.

The new research space will add 15,000 sq.ft. to Aragen’s existing laboratories and will double capacity for diverse efficacy studies.

Imatinib mesylate is the therapeutic equivalent to Novartis's Gleevec for indications approved by FDA.

This new collaboration will enhance the mission to provide a comprehensive platform to enable the growth of a quality African pharmaceutical industry that competitively contributes to the healthcare needs of Africans.

ATM-AVI is an investigational, fixed-dose antibiotic combining aztreonam and avibactam.

Several projects will be studied to further develop existing local manufacturing collaborations and work on programs to fight chronic and non-communicable diseases.

Additional space will primarily be used to increase laboratory facilities, GMP suites and allocate space for storage of GMP materials.

Agreement for Plendil in China reinforces AstraZeneca’s focus on innovative medicines.

Gary Zieziula to head biopharma business in North America and Marc Horn to lead biopharma business in China.

This award recognizes the company with the highest reviews and ratings on SelectScience.

Redipor prepared media to be supplied directly to customers.

Company to focus on pipeline of Pentarins as a unique and promising approach to treating solid tumour cancers.

Transparency Market Research has announced the publication of a new report, titled "Biological Drugs Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020".

New website will support clients in developing and implementing entire single-use bioprocesses.

Albumedix strengthens its leading position in albumin-based drug delivery through acquisition of Eleven's Supermin albumin technology.

The new stand-alone company Albumedix will continue to develop albumin-based products and technologies for the pharmaceutical industry.

Recombinant Fc Receptor proteins from AMSBIO are uniquely suitable for pharmaceutical research.

The addition of the Paulaur products complements Colorcon’s Suglets Sugar Spheres product line and enhances Colorcon’s position as a leading global supplier of sugar spheres for the development of multiparticulate dosages.

The addition of Kalbitor and DX-2930 to Shire's portfolio strengthens its leadership position in hereditary angioedema.

The ideal solution for scaling studies and low volume ultra- and diafiltration operations.

Payer relationship activities are especially important to start early, according to Cutting Edge Information.

A new Consumer Health brand for gastrointestinal upset, starting in January 2016 with Chile.

With the sophisticated developments in microneedle patches, injectors and pre-filled syringes come increasing opportunities for using liquid silicone rubber.

The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) treatment pipeline lacks innovation despite an influx of new therapies, says GBI Research.

The introduction of KANEKA KanCapA expands the portfolio of continuous bioprocessing and chromatography products offered by Pall.

The facility will provide full-service solutions, including project management and clinical supply management, comparator sourcing, secondary packaging and labeling, clinical storage, distribution, and drug return and destruction.

Recommended for monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures.

Testing services for cosmeceuticals, natural health products and medical marijuana from facilities in Canada.

Kuehne + Nagel to run the core business of transporting products from the raw materials supplier to trade customers for the leading global healthcare company.

New improved antibody oligonucleotide conjugation kit.

Company has acquired Alphamer immuno-therapeutics platform technology.

Court says MSD breached an agreement with Merck by using "Merck" alone either as a trade mark or a name in the UK.

Biogen will manufacture and commercialize Benepali in the EU.

Patient-focused models, improving adherence, and controlling costs all benefit from TD3.

Frost & Sullivan Partner Dorman Followwill comments on one of the disrupting forces that are transforming the healthcare markets.

The deal is based on milestone payments during 2016 and royalty payments per sold dose. Product launch is expected during 2017.

Oral Route, pulmonary, topical, implantable, injectable, transdermal and transmucosal route analysis.

Collaboration partners to strengthen research in psychiatric diseases.

The so-called method of use patent covers the use of CD95 ligand inhibitors, such as APG101, for the treatment of glioblastoma.

Increased hiring of big data experts and data scientists could help to revitalise the pharmaceutical sector, according to NonStop Recruitment.

Suite of reports provide readers with a comprehensive assessment of biopharmaceutical CMO service quality across three key areas of outsourced manufacturing: small molecule, biologic and fill finish.

Recall due to a potential defect with the dosage cup.

Collaboration focuses on development of novel molecules using SMARTag technology to couple different therapeutic modalities.

Lonza adds two 1000-L single-use bioreactor systems to its current mammalian manufacturing capacity.

Gilles Cottier to lead the company’s PDS business.

The treatment pipeline for Parkinson's disease offers a markedly more promising landscape from the current market, says GBI Research.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Market 2016–2020" report to their offering.

Company generates unique monoclonal antibodies that selectively inhibit the supracellular activation of latent TGF-beta 1 in the immune system.

Combination creates leading global biotechnology company projected to deliver double-digit top-line growth with over $20 billion in annual revenues by 2020.

The global breast cancer therapeutics market will increase in value from $10.4 billion in 2014 to $17.2 billion by 2021, says GBI Research.

Yves Buelens has been the plant manager for the Kaysersberg facility since 2014.

Final approval of the company's application is subject to the resolution of minor outstanding topics, such as the use of appropriate language in the product labeling.

The assets will broaden AmpliPhi's IP portfolio and speed the development of its phage therapies

GlobalData report states that the leading driver of this growth will be the anticipated launches of five biologics for the treatment of various forms of vasculitis, including BMS's Orencia, J&J’s Remicade, GSK’s (GSK) Benlysta and Nucala, and Roche’s A...

Genomics’ proprietary statistical analysis tools and integrated multi-phenotype database to be used to support R&D at Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

Merck becomes first pharmaceutical company to collaborate with multiple diagnostic providers to support RAS biomarker testing.

Acquisition adds global rights to novel NDSTM platform topical delivery technology and ANT-1207, investigational botulinum toxin type A product.

Takeda intends to use the facility primarily for the manufacture of Entyvio (vedolizumab) and other biologic products.

Recall issued as a result of a customer reporting an incorrect barcode on the primary bag labeling.

Thousands of patients now using "smart" AdhereTech pill bottle to improve medication adherence.

Novartis plans to launch the next generation connected Breezhaler in 2019.

MannKind is now reviewing its strategic options for Afrezza

Innovative therapies for some skin diseases have stimulated renewed interest in this market among major pharma companies.

Indonesia is poised to become a production base for overseas and local manufacturers of medicines.

Acerus's immediate focus is to find a new Natesto partner in the US.

The issuance of the new patent will expand Tribute's intellectual property protection for Cambia, currently indicated in Canada for the treatment of acute migraine in adults over 18 years of age.

The expansion of the refrigerated container fleet will support the growing demand for ZIMonitor, ZIM's premium reefer cargo tracking service.

The three companies will collaborate to investigate safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of avelumab and entinostat in advanced ovarian cancer.

The new business venture, to be owned 51% by Teva and 49% by Takeda, will consist of Teva Takeda Pharma and Teva Takeda Yakuhin.

Collaboration between NIH and Tetra Discovery Partners leads to development of treatment that may affect cognition.

The Guide is intended to assist both customers and suppliers in efficiently managing the initiation, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of quality agreements.

The white paper covers the key aspects of how to handle the management of a critical vendor that is under scrutiny and how to minimize the impact on the supply chain.

The total investment is around a half billion euro.

The increased surveillance resulted in the detection of hydrogen cyanide contamination in two shipments of drugs from Tianjin Tianyao Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

As emerging markets have been displaying more robust growth rates than developed markets, they are also witnessing increased patenting activity in pharmaceutical sector.

Emergence of novel therapeutics and minimal generic competition in China, Japan and Australia will drive APAC multiple myeloma market growth to 2021, says GBI Research.

Natco to acquire licence to sell generic Lenalidomide in the US without volume limitation commencing in late January, 2026.

AAIPharma Services/Cambridge Major Laboratories boost oral solid dosage manufacturing capabilities

Company makes significant investments in automation and training to enhance its Quality Systems

Application of fully functional cultured cells as alternative to animal testing.

Bayer is investing USD 335 million in a long-term alliance with CRISPR Therapeutics through new Bayer LifeScience Center unit.

Threshold to focus on clinical trials of tarloxotinib while evaluating potential further development of evofosfamide and other strategic options for the company.

The success of approved products for rare illnesses has opened the door for gene-based treatments of more prevalent diseases, finds Frost & Sullivan.

The XDF (eXtended Dwell Flat) was the stand out product.

A highly innovative and diverse pipeline of 248 products in active development is set to tackle the ever-encroaching obesity crisis.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "A Practical Guide to Writing Risk Management Plans (RMPS) (London, UK — 25 January 2016)" conference to their offering.

Micronic has expanded its range of high quality 4.00 mL sample storage tubes to now include non-coded, alphanumeric and 2D data matrix coded formats.

Facility will manufacture biologics for clinical trials.

Alliance will bring cutting-edge research and technical capability for biologics to China with the aim of addressing unmet patient needs in AstraZeneca's main therapy areas of respiratory, inflammation and autoimmunity; cardiovascular and metabolic dis...

Biodegradable and non-toxic drug delivery mechanisms will replace the current methods. These emerging drug delivery mechanisms will enhance the bioavailability of drugs, promote solubility in various environments and ensure targeted delivery.

Sanofi would become a global leader in consumer healthcare and Boehringer Ingelheim would become second largest animal health company.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Evolving Technology Platforms in Pharma-Biotech (TechVision)" report to their offering.

Powdersize brings micronization capabilities that augment Capsugel’s formulation design services and premier bioavailability enhancement technology platform.

Adds product and sales in key global expansion countries.

Employees currently working in Miami will transfer to Innova Softgel, a newly formed subsidiary of Marine Ingredients.

New offering incorporates clinical, commercial and regulatory insight to improve the probability of an asset’s commercial success.

Several similar patent applications have been filed in Canada, Europe, Japan, China and India.

The company plans to use the funding to further strengthen its core R&D service platforms to significantly expand its existing R&D capabilities and capacity and to adopt new and cutting-edge technology to better serve its partners and customers in adva...

Drug pricing advocates target Johnson & Johnson, once one of America’s most trusted brands, after New Jersey company contributes $5.8 million to committee to thwart California ballot measure seeking lower drug prices.

By replacing traditional paper-based systems with MES, companies are able to deal with exceptions in real-time so that batch records and device history records can be reviewed in parallel with manufacturing rather than post production.

The Guide covers GMP principles and active substances used as starting materials.

The newly branded technology and services group warns that current market pressures demand a more holistic approach to global data handling.

Delivers greater manufacturing and supply chain control.

SDC Nutrition is specialized in formulating and manufacturing nutritional products.

The company also expects to launch a transdermal patch formulation upon final FDA approval.

Poli Group comprises three operating companies —Taurus Pharma GmbH, Polichem SA and Polichem Srl.

Kevin will be responsible for leading business development activities around Catalent’s proprietary SMARTag bioconjugation platform.

Catalent to formulate and manufacture Nexium 24HR.

CMC will be strengthened with additional technologies in clinical manufacturing, in particular to its tableting and encapsulating.

Company's research subsidiary, U3 Pharma, to close.

Canada domicile provides similar competitive structure and benefits to Ireland.

The Dry Fog 2 provides rapid decontamination within small rooms and whole suites.

The new version of DF30Plus, which incorporates a neck gasket manufactured with COCe, offers several key benefits.

Water-based “Band-Aid” senses temperatre, lights up, and delivers medicine to the skin.