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Four MHRA ‘inspections and good practice’ guidances for the COVID-19 outbreak
Md Saddam Nawaz discusses four guidances released by the MHRA to help firms navigate the regulatory waters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How modern chromatography data systems are improving regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Delivering confident QA and QC in pharmaceutical manufacturing is of critical importance. This article discusses how the latest chromatography data systems are ensuring compliance with modern regulatory requirements.
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The importance of continually evolving solid dosage forms
Solid dosage forms have been one of the foremost choices of drug administration for generations. However, with an ever-growing global population, evolving customer demands and continual updates to regulations comes greater need for advanced medicines and progress in this sector. This article explores the benefits and how the field must…
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COVID-19: the great ventilator challenge
Many COVID-19 patients who are admitted to intensive care in the UK, and globally, require mechanical ventilation. However, our healthcare systems are not prepared for the vast numbers of patients requiring this form of treatment. In this article, Adrian Toutoungi expounds how government and industry is working to push production…
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2020
This issue focuses on the regulatory challenges associated with increased ventilator demand during COVID-19, as well as articles investigating the use of LC-MS for protein characterisation, improving efficiency with continuous processing and the risks posed by cleanroom contaminants. Other features discuss the continual evolution of solid dosage forms and the…
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Production of Avigan® Tablet (favipiravir) accelerated for use against COVID-19
FUJIFILM intends to accelerate production of Avigan to 100,000 treatment courses per month by July and up to 300,000 by September 2020 to meet demand for possible use treating COVID-19.
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Technique could enable biomanufacturing of pharmaceuticals in space
A new method has been developed by researchers which they say could allow E. coli and other pharmaceuticals to be produced in space, using shearing force and a viscometer.
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Imperial and CPI announce partnership to translate research into industry
A partnership between Imperial College London and CPI will enable the two organisations to translate research into products and services for pharma.
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British manufacturers praise UK government for relaxed hand sanitiser rules
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) has said the UK government's changes to expedite production of hand sanitiser will aid in the fight against COVID-19.
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Gilead aims to produce one million remdesivir treatment courses by 2021
A letter from the CEO of Gilead reveals how the company plans to scale up production of remdesivir in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Limiting shortages: steps for the UK to strengthen drug supply
Dr Sam Roscoe explains his recommendations for pharmaceutical companies and supermarkets in the UK to limit reliance on deliveries from overseas, to ease the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus on drug supply chains.
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EC offers €80m to CureVac for COVID-19 vaccine development
The European Commision (EC) has announced €80 million of support to aid in the R&D and production of a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine.
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Handheld Raman spectrometer developed to analyse THC levels in cannabis plants
Researchers have modified a portable Raman spectrometer that can determine the level of THC in cannabis plants, which they say could be used by farmers wishing to grow hemp.
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Limiting antibiotic manufacturing discharge in Indian wastewater
During the manufacture of antibiotics, residues can contaminate the environment through wastewater, leading to antimicrobial resistance. However, a new government initiative in India aims to prevent this by regulating effluent.
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Technique to stabilise freeze-dried cellular machinery could improve cell-free biotech
Researchers have discovered low-cost preservatives that enable freeze-dried cellular machinery to retain full activity when stored at room temperature for cell-free biotechnology.
