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Capsule formulation: future trends
In this Q&A, Recipharm’s Torkel Gren discusses developments in capsule formulation, including the shift away from gelatine and the potential for growth in the inhalation capsule market.
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Could faecal transplants improve melanoma immunotherapy?
In the first clinical trial of its kind, faecal microbiota transplants (FMT) were shown to improve immunotherapy response in advanced melanoma.
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Innovative PAT-based filtration strategy reported for continuous biomanufacturing
The PAT-based approach is the first of its kind to prevent membrane fouling when using a robust single-pass tangential flow filtration (SP-TFF) operation in bioprocessing, according to a paper.
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Innovation key for boosting UK biopharma competitiveness
Solutions for technology and government policy to address current challenges and drive economic growth in biopharma and Medtech have been recommended in new reports.
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Sustainable pharmaceuticals: what about pine-based painkillers?
UK researchers have developed two of the world’s most common painkillers from a pine-derived compound, meaning new sustainable turpentine-based pharmaceuticals could be on their way.
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BioNTech to support trial access for cancer immunotherapies
Signing of a major agreement between BioNTech SE and the UK government for cancer trials means more patients could access personalised immunotherapies.
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Clinical research organisation market anticipated to reach $140bn by 2033
According to a report, growing demand for cost-effective and efficient drug development processes is propelling the global clinical research organisation (CRO) market.
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PDA revises report on glass container manufacturing
Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)'s 2023 technical report on nonconformities in glass containers during pharmaceutical manufacturing represents best practices for identification and classification.
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European Commission extends approval of cystic fibrosis medicine
For the first time, a medicine to treat the most common form of cystic fibrosis has been approved in paediatric patients aged one to under two years old.
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Guide to Data Integrity
Welcome to EPR's Guide to Data Integrity. In this edition, Charles River explores the significance of data integrity in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Graeme Bones of ICON considers how to complete database transfer with data integrity considerations at the forefront and Rapid Micro Biosystems® discusses the practical implications of the ‘four-eyes principle’ for pharma…
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Novel oral therapy shows potential in plaque psoriasis
"Development of a novel oral therapy that specifically targets IL-23R could potentially change the treatment paradigm” in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (PsO), stated a Janssen R&D VP.
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ISO publishes standard on bacterial endotoxin testing
Evaluation of bacterial endotoxin pyrogens is included in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)’s new standard for microbiological methods.
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Formulation In-Depth Focus 2023
This in-depth focus features articles on trends in capsule formulation and the evolving role of titanium dioxide in formulation.
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International regulation: the importance of quality assurance in drug development
Raquera Brown, Executive Director of Quality at Zymeworks offers quality and compliance professionals advice on how to navigate the often-complex regulatory space during development of innovative drugs like antibody therapeutics.
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Could small molecule medicine treat rare liver disease?
A novel PPAR alpha/delta agonist “could provide an important new therapeutic option for long-term treatment [of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)].
