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Hybrid purifier removes host cell proteins during mAb bioprocessing, study shows
Researchers have shown that a hybrid purifier can remove host cell proteins during the downstream processing of monoclonal antibodies.
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COVID-19 therapeutics to rely on large-scale biomanufacturing reactors, report says
A new report has found that if COVID-19 biologics are approved, it could apply pressure to the global biomanufacturing capacity.
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Slow CMO revenue growth could impact US
Dose contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) had slow revenue growth in 2019, a trend continuing into 2020 that could impact the US.
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How will Trump’s ‘Buy American’ executive order impact pharmaceutical supply chains?
On 6 August 2020, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order, dubbed ‘Buy American’, with the aim of increasing the production of essential medicines in the US for domestic use. Here, Victoria Rees discusses the order and what it means for drug manufacturers in the US and rest of…
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Stepping up metformin production: a case study
This article describes how researchers stepped up metformin tablet production from a pilot scale coater to three industrial scale equipment lines.
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Scaling up production capacity when the world is waiting
As the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine intensifies, nations are already ramping up production capacity on a scale never seen before – but what does this mean for manufacturers? Here, Rod Schregardus makes the case for advanced planning and scheduling techniques in new and existing facilities.
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Science and risk-based specification setting for excipients
Reducing unnecessary regulatory burden relating to excipients is important for any pharmaceutical manufacturer. In this article, Sunil Kumar Nataraj, Bastiaan Dickhoff and Kalyan Janjanam discuss a rational basis for controlling and specifying conflicting excipient attributes to avoid potentially tedious and complex regulatory processes.
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Pharma urged to review anti-counterfeiting strategies ahead of no-deal Brexit
According to various associations, the UK could experience a high influx of counterfeit medicines if it leaves the EU without a deal.
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Outsourcing firms demonstrate resilience in the face of uncertainty
Rodney Steel, Chief Executive of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics – discusses the continued important role of outsourcing in the pharmaceutical industry and how contract manufacturers and packers have responded to some of the latest challenges.
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Availability of critical medicines during pandemics
The impact of COVID-19 is wide-reaching with disruptions to supply chains likely to continue over the coming years. In this article, Dave Elder discusses the effect of the pandemic on the supply and demand of critical medicines and what this means for pharma supply chains.
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High-potency drugs – challenges and factors
High-potency drugs present numerous opportunities for improved drug selectivity, efficacy and safety profiles.
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2020
In this in-depth focus explore the implications of Trump's 'Buy American’ order for drug manufacturers, how researchers step-up metformin production from lab to industry scale and a discussion on how advanced planning could enable pharmaceutical production to be scaled up.
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Telstar’s centre in the UK consolidates its business growth with move to new higher-capacity modern installation
Specialised in aseptic and containment barrier Isolation technology systems, Telstar UK has seen increased demand for its products from all across the life sciences sector has grown significantly in the past few years.
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Bioanalytical testing services market to become a $4.5 billion industry
A report found the rise in outsourcing, growing popularity of biologics and expanding acceptance of quality-by-design approaches would drive the market expansion.
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QA/QC & Analytical Techniques In-Depth Focus 2020
Read articles on validating rapid microbial methods according to regulatory requirements and how solid-state NMR spectroscopy can be used to analyse pharmaceuticals in this in-depth focus.
