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June 4, 2015
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Sartorius Opens New York Demonstration Lab
Teva Launches Generic Version of Actonel
FDA Guidance on DNA Reactive Impurities

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EDQM Releases 2014 Annual Report

The directorate highlights achievements accomplished during the year of its 50th anniversary. / read more /


Baxter Announces Collaborative Effort

Baxter announces that it will partner with Mayo Clinic and Velocity Pharmaceutical to form Vitesse Biologics.
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Achema 2015 Messe Frankfurt Halle 3, Stand A47
Weiler Engineering, Inc.'s corporate focus is to provide advanced aseptic liquid processing technology through application of customized ASEP-TECH® Blow/Fill/Seal machinery and services.
ASEP-TECH® Blow/Fill/Seal machines incorporate the three-step process of blow molding, aseptic filling, and hermetic sealing of liquid products in one compact machine frame.
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Industry News

FDA Releases Guidance on CMC Changes for Biologics

The draft guidance document clarifies chemistry, manufacturing, and controls information for marketing applications.
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BIO 2015 Announces Innovation Zone

BIO announces that for the second year in a row, it will feature the Innovation Zone at its 2015 conference in Philadelphia, PA.
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Supplier News

Sartorius Opens New York Demonstration Lab

A new demonstration facility in New York gives Sartorius' customers hands-on access to bioprocessing systems and lab instruments.
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Colorcon's UK Site Adds EXCiPACT Certification

Excipient manufacturing site achieves EXCiPACT certification following regulatory inspections.
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Trends in Quality
Agreements & Communications: A CMO Perspective

Live Webcast: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 11:00 am EDT
This webinar, led by Milton Boyer, senior vice-president of drug product manufacturing at AMRI, will review and challenge the changing paradigms in the CMO¬/drug sponsor relationship. It is clear that both CMOs and drug sponsors are being held responsible for the actions of the other. Responsibilities once thought to be clearly defined are changing, with new guidance and expectations revealed in 483s and FDA warning letters.
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Bio/Pharma News

Teva Launches Generic Version of Actonel

Teva announces the exclusive launch of its generic equivalent of Actonel in the US.
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Inhaled Antipsychotic Provides Quick and Effective Treatment

Experts say that Adasuve has made an impact in the treatment of schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder.
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Regulatory News

FDA Releases Guidance on DNA Reactive Impurities

New guidance complements ICH guidelines on impurities.
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ICH Steering Committee to Meet in Japan

The ICH Steering Committee will meet from June 6–11, 2015 to discuss a variety of harmonization topics.
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Controlling the Physical Properties and Performance of Semi-solid Formulations through Excipient Selection
Live Webinar: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11 am EST
Are you developing new topical products to meet specific design criteria? Are you seeking to replicate the performance of a reference product? In either case, you can achieve your goals by intelligently employing your toolkit of excipients and exploiting knowledge of how they work on a fundamental level. BASF will introduce you to cases that demonstrate the functionality of their excipients and their use in solving problems or meeting design objectives.
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FEATURED TOPICS

INSIDE STANDARDS

Ensuring the Quality of Biologicals

The European Pharmacopoeia defines the format and content of monographs for biologicals.
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MANUFACTURING

Fixing Tableting Problems

Adjusting the tablet press and its systems can prevent manufacturing and product quality problems.
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ANALYTICAL TOOLS

Streamlining Raw Materials Testing

The rapid testing of biologic raw materials can lead to greater efficiency.
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DRUG DELIVERY

Transdermal Drug Delivery Gains Traction

Advances in transdermal drug delivery, particularly with microneedles, are enabling a wider range of drugs to be delivered through the skin.
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REGULATORY BEAT

ICH Prepares for Major Reform

The restructuring of the ICH, which is expected to begin in late 2015, could have a significant impact on the way pharmaceutical regulations are harmonized worldwide.
/ read more /

OUTSOURCING

Another In-House Operation Gets Outsourced

Biopharma companies on both sides of the Atlantic ship more of their assay testing to outside service providers.
/ read more /

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Solubility Enhancement
Solutions Using Predictive Analytics & Molecular Modeling

Live Webcast: Thursday, June 4, 2015 8:00 am PDT/ 10:00 am CDT/ 11:00 am EDT
Learn about a novel, systematic methodology to accelerate solubilization of poorly soluble molecules and speed formulation optimization and process development. Understand how molecular modeling can be used enhance the predictability of solubilization and overcome poor bioavailability.
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Webcasts

Hydroxyapatite Separation of Monoclonal Antibodies and Antibody Fragments

Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 2 pm EDT | 2 pm EDT | 11 am PDT

Join us for a discussion on the use of hydroxyapatite in mAb and mAb fragment purification processes.
Sponsored by: Tosoh Bioscience LLC

Practical Implementation of the New Elemental Impurities Guidelines

On Demand
The new ICH Q3D Guideline for Elemental Impurities has initiated reviews and changes in quality testing programs in bio/pharmaceutical companies around the world.

Sponsored by: SGS Life Science Services

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Feeding Powders in Pharmaceutical Processes

Reducing the Cost of Drug Manufacturing

FDA Applications and New Guidance Documents

Events

2015 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference

June 08-10, 2015 | San Francisco, CA USA

BIO International Convention 2015

June 15-18, 2015| Philadelphia, PA USA

DCAT Sharp Sourcing 2015

July 16, 2015 | New Brunswick, NJ

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Practical Guidance for Successful Mammalian Cell Banking and Cell Line Characterization
On Demand
Join us for this informative webinar, presented by the team at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, to learn about the various aspects of cell banking and cell line characterization, including GMP production master and working cell banks, GMP non-production (e.g. bioassay) master and working cell banks, R&D cell banks or banking for end of production cells.
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REFERENCE BOOKS

Analytical Testing Resource Guide Combo

A compilation of articles Pharmaceutical Technology in a three-handbook set covering general analytical testing and stability in the manufacture, packaging, storing, and testing of formulated products. / Learn more /

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eBOOKS

Solid Dosage and Excipients 2015 eBook

This eBook examines how advances in technology, equipment, excipients, analytical techniques, software, and manufacturing practices are facilitating the development, scale up, manufacturing, efficacy, and delivery of solid- and semi-solid dosage forms.

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