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Challenges and opportunities in the CGT supply chain
This article explores the unique logistics and supply chain challenges of cell and gene therapy development and the future potential of this innovative sector.
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Novel preservation method could improve storage of biologics
Light-assisted drying (LAD) is a new optical processing technique for forming trehalose amorphous solids to preserve biologics, while avoiding the freezing step necessary for lyophilisation.
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EFPIA reaction to European Parliament plenary vote
Following the recent European Parliament plenary vote, EFPIA asserts that aligning the next revision of the pharmaceutical legislation to increase Europe’s competitiveness will be a challenge.
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New partnership to aid supply of Ga-68-based radiopharmaceuticals
The new collaboration is set to ensure a steady, more accessible supply of Ga-68-based radiopharmaceuticals, thereby helping to address traditional logistical challenges due to gallium’s short half-life.
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Strong growth for Sweden’s pharmaceutical exports
A focus on innovation and high quality is helping Sweden to strengthen its position as a key player in the global life sciences market, SwedenBIO states.
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Lonza to acquire major biologics manufacturing facility
The new acquisition is set to boost Lonza’s large-scale biologics manufacturing capacity for mammalian therapeutics.
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Sandoz granted novel biosimilars approval
The approval authorises the interchangeability of denosumab biosimilars in the US to treat primary and secondary bone loss.
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Medical device manufacturers must remain “vigilant” to ensure data integrity of premarket submissions
With the integrity of a greater number of third-party-generated data called into question, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is unable to rely on the data to grant marketing authorisation, the agency asserts.
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New antibody drug formulation wins novel MHRA approval
A new formulation of an antibody drug has been authorised via a process from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that enables “considerably shorter” approval timelines.
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Amgen opens its most advanced manufacturing facility to date
The biomanufacturing facility has been designed to help Amgen meet its target of carbon neutrality in all its operations by 2027, according to the company.
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WHO initiative to enhance biomanufacturing in LMICs
A new World Health Organization (WHO)-driven initiative aims to enhance bioproduction capabilities for biological products in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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BioNTech agrees collaboration to accelerate autologous CAR-T therapies
The collaboration between BioNTech SE and Autolus Therapeutics utilises manufacturing and commercial infrastructure, supporting a shared goal of advancing autologous CAR-T programmes towards potential market authorisation.
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AstraZeneca to boost cell therapy operations with $300m manufacturing investment
Investment in the US manufacturing facility will accelerate AstraZeneca’s ambition to make next-generation cell therapy a reality, the company asserts.
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US legislation to benefit small molecule drug innovation
Passing of two key legislations in the US is set to support innovation for small molecule drugs and the biotech sector, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) asserts.
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Boehringer plans €120m European manufacturing expansion
The manufacturing capacity for some of Boehringer Ingelheim’s medicines, in disease areas including mental health and cardio-renal-metabolic conditions, will benefit from the European facility expansion.
