Sandoz receives EU approval for Erelzi (biosimilar etanercept)
The European Commission (EC) has approved Sandoz’ (a Novartis division) Erelzi (biosimilar etanercept) for use in Europe, to treat inflammatory diseases...
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DiaSorin and Tecan to collaborate in new platform development
DiaSorin and Tecan Group have announced that they have agreed to collaborate in a development under which DiaSorin will make use of Tecan’s Fluent® Laboratory Automation Solution as its nucleic acid extraction platform...
CAMO releases new approach to modeling and monitoring time-dependent processes: Batch Modeling for the Unscrambler® X software suite
CAMO Software announced the release of Batch Modeling, a new add-on to their all-in-one Multivariate Data Analysis (MVA) and process monitoring software suite Unscrambler® X...
EU approval for Regeneron and Sanofi’s rheumatoid arthritis drug
The European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for Regeneron and Sanofi’s Kevzara (sarilumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis...
Cannabinoids suitable for migraine prevention
A study has confirmed that cannabinoids are just as suitable as a prophylaxis for migraine attacks as other pharmaceutical treatments.
PDA issues essential new guidance for visual inspections
A new technical report has clarified best practice on visual inspection for visible particles in parenterals.
Rise in product recalls prompts FDA to warn of possible BCC contamination
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised manufacturers of non-sterile, water-based drug products that there have been recent product recalls due to Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) contamination.
Microneedle patches for flu vaccination prove successful in first human clinical trial
Small skin patches with dissolvable microneedles were safe and well-tolerated, generated robust immunity against influenza, could be self-administered by study participants and were strongly preferred over shots.
Amber warning for the UK’s access to new medicines post Brexit
Independent health economist lays out solution for how the UK could handle pharmaceutical regulation after Brexit.
DHL opens new state-of-the-art Life Sciences facility at Dublin Airport
Global logistics provider DHL Supply Chain is today opening a new pharmaceutical grade facility in Ireland.
FDA approves cryopreserved formulation of ReNeuron’s candidate
The FDA has approved the cryopreserved formulation of ReNeuron’s human retinal progenitor cell (hRPC) therapeutic candidate...
EMA approves Janssen’s Prezista continuous manufacturing line
The EMA has approved Janssen's continuous manufacturing (CM) with real-time release testing for the production of Prezista (darunavir)...
Nutrition, the microbiome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A review
Over the last decade, research has revealed more about the human gut microbiome—the environment within the gastrointestinal tract—where microbes, especially bacteria, reside.
Antibiotic from bacteria found on Kenyan ant could help beat MRSA
A new antibiotic, produced by bacteria found on a species of African ant, is very potent against antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’ like MRSA according to scientists.
Wickham Laboratories expands sterility testing capabilities
Wickham Laboratories announces completion of validation on a fourth isolator...
