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New process for producing synthetic insulin developed
Researchers say that their novel way to produce synthetic insulin could also be used to create at least eight other drugs.
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Pharmaceutical bottle packaging – the quest for zero defects and data integrity
This article shares the results from an evaluation of a novel thermal imaging technology that took place before the initial implementation in a Pfizer manufacturing facility. The manuscript describes the technology and reviews the extensive process used to challenge its inspection capabilities through field testing. Finally, the potential benefits of…
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Life sciences flow metrology challenges
To realise quality, yield and cost benefits, there is a clear need to develop expertise and capability in the flow measurement and characterisation of pharmaceutical powder and fluid flows within continuous manufacturing processes. Dr Tracy Brown from the TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory in the UK has investigated potential flow…
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Application Notes & Whitepapers 2020
Industry experts share their latest research and developments in pharma.
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Innovative filtration technologies to shoulder responsibility for pharmaceuticals
Akshita Pacholi outlines why the filtration market is so important to the pharmaceutical industry and discusses its predicted growth in the near future.
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Supply chain challenges cause Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine production target to be slashed
Pfizer spokesperson reveals supply chain challenges and late clinical trial results contributed to its COVID-19 vaccine production target for 2020 being halved.
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UK announces £20 million investment into medicine manufacturing
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £20 million investment fund for medicine manufacturing and supply chains in the UK.
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UK secures total of 357 million doses of various COVID-19 vaccines
After purchasing an additional two million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, the UK will now receive a total of 357 million doses of vaccines from seven developers.
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Production of hand sanitiser – consideration and tips for manufacturers
The top considerations for hand sanitiser manufacturers in the UK are outlined in this article by Robert Bussey.
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Hybrid purifier removes host cell proteins during mAb bioprocessing, study shows
Researchers have shown that a hybrid purifier can remove host cell proteins during the downstream processing of monoclonal antibodies.
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COVID-19 therapeutics to rely on large-scale biomanufacturing reactors, report says
A new report has found that if COVID-19 biologics are approved, it could apply pressure to the global biomanufacturing capacity.
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Novel gelatin microcarrier developed to enhance cell production
Researchers who developed the dissolvable microcarrier for large-scale cell production and expansion say it offers higher yield and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional methods.
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How will Trump’s ‘Buy American’ executive order impact pharmaceutical supply chains?
On 6 August 2020, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order, dubbed ‘Buy American’, with the aim of increasing the production of essential medicines in the US for domestic use. Here, Victoria Rees discusses the order and what it means for drug manufacturers in the US and rest of…
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Scaling up production capacity when the world is waiting
As the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine intensifies, nations are already ramping up production capacity on a scale never seen before – but what does this mean for manufacturers? Here, Rod Schregardus makes the case for advanced planning and scheduling techniques in new and existing facilities.
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How a global network provides a genuine advantage
When a client gets an opportunity to expand rapidly, it takes a global partner to pull it off without a hitch.
