European Pharmacopoeia makes milestone pyrogen testing commitment
The "historic" decision from the Ph. Eur. follows publication of its texts relating to the rabbit pyrogen test (RPT) replacement strategy.
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Innovative chromatography method shows sustainability potential
The twin-column recycling approach helps to minimise the environmental impact of traditional purification methods for high-value molecules, research suggests.
Pharma’s attitudes on AI revealed
Artificial intelligence (AI) is generally being embraced in the pharma and life science sectors, but concerns around data accuracy and transparency remain, a new survey reveals.
Advanced techniques fuelling demand for liquid chromatography reagents
The versatility of liquid chromatography is propelling demand for high-quality chromatography reagents, the report stated.
AbbVie appoints new Chief Scientific Officer
Following the appointment, Thomas Hudson, AbbVie’s current Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer, Global Research, will retire.
Boehringer establishes new biomass production in Germany
CO2 emissions produced by the energy generated at Boehringer Ingelheim's site are reduced by over half with the new biomass power plant.
Chromatography analysis for nitrosamine quantitation in pharmaceutical manufacturing water
The paper describes an innovative ion chromatography-based analytical method for quantifying nitrite quantities in purified and potable water.
Lilly agrees $3.2b IBD acquisition
The acquisition, which has a value of approximately $3.2 billion, is set to support development of small molecule oral integrin therapies for conditions such as ulcerative colitis.
Pharma responds to 2024 UK General Election
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and Drug Research Safety Unit (DRSU) assert the importance of partnership and collaboration to support the pharmaceutical industry under the new UK government.
‘Accidental’ media switch leads to CAR T therapy discovery
The investigators hope that their new approach could lead to large-scale manufacturing of the CAR T cells for blood cancer patients.
Optimising reverse-phase chromatography for molnupiravir production
The research offers insight into optimising chromatographic separation outcomes through precise control of measures such as flowrate and column length, supporting potential for drug development.
Digital simulations could advance nanoparticle drug delivery
Findings from the mathematical model could support development of personalised treatments, the research suggests.
CHMP meeting highlights – June 2024
In its latest meeting, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended several new medicines, including positive opinions for treatments for rare disorders.
Innovative small molecule shows promise in obesity
The GLP-1 receptor agonist demonstrated good safety and tolerability in both healthy and overweight/obese adult participants, the Phase I study found.
New draft guidance promotes diversity in clinical trials
FDA’s new draft guidance follows the new requirement for clinical study sponsors to submit Diversity Action Plans, eg, when submitting their investigational new drug (IND) application.
