Mitigating the risks of PPE shortages for compounding pharmacies
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical aspect of environmental and contamination control for compounding facilities, here we look at strategies to overcome PPE shortages.
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Bavarian Nordic signs supply contract for smallpox vaccine as monkeypox cases rise
The agreement between Bavarian Nordic and an undisclosed country aims to ensure sufficient supply of smallpox vaccine to meet the country’s requirements for vaccinating individuals at risk for monkeypox.
EMA issues guidance for global development of antimicrobial medicines
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published its final guideline on the evaluation of human medicines for the treatment of bacterial infections to help support the development of new antimicrobial medicines.
Surface roughness key to microbial control
According to a recent paper, by specifying equipment surface roughness as well as finish, pharmaceutical manufacturers can limit microbial attachment.
Is FTIR the future of cleaning verification?
Here, EPR explores the application of Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) in pharmaceutical cleaning verification.
GSK narrowly averts strike action by upping workers’ pay
Trade union body Unite the Union reports that it has successfully secured an additional pay increase for GSK workers after an historic dispute threatened strike action.
TOC sampling error could be impacting cleaning verification
Study finds several variables can significantly increase the sampling error in total organic carbon (TOC) swab testing used for pharmaceutical cleaning verification.
Is plate desiccation impacting microbial monitoring?
New study suggests that Tryptone Soya Agar (TSA) settle plate desiccation during exposure can reduce recovery of airborne microbes.
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) May 2022 meeting highlights
The latest meeting saw EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommend the approval of nine new medicines, refuse two biosimilar medications and recommend extensions of therapeutic indication for six medicines.
ATOM partnership seeks to increase access to cancer medicines in LLMICs
A unique partnership, the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition, has been established to ensure sustainable access to cancer medicines in low- and lower middle-income countries (LLMICs) in the long-term.
Emergent destroyed almost 400mn COVID-19 vaccines due to quality issues, finds report
US Government investigation report suggests Emergent Biosolutions destroyed almost 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine and worked to conceal quality issues from the FDA.
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PCI Pharma Services announces major manufacturing expansion with $100 Million investment in New England, providing global capacity to clients
Capabilities include the latest in sterile lyophilisation and liquid filling technology to support global pharmaceutical supply chain, keeping pace with industry trends.
AstraZeneca acquires rights to develop mAbs against COVID-19
AstraZeneca has entered into a licence agreement with RQ Biotechnology Ltd for a portfolio of early-stage monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeted against SARS-CoV-2.
Bristol Myers Squibb East Syracuse site to be purchased by LOTTE
The East Syracuse site will serve as the LOTTE Centre for North America Operations for LOTTE’s new biologics contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) business in the United States.
Trial data reveals potential new treatment for pulmonary fibrosis patients
The data from the 12 week trial showed phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B) inhibitor BI 1015550 showed a reduction in the rate of lung function decline in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
