APIs and Excipients

Building Capacity for Potent API Production

November 02, 2018

Demand for highly potent APIs continues to rise.

Biogen and Samsung Bioepis Launch Humira Biosimilar in Europe

October 30, 2018

The companies announced the European launch of Imraldi (adalimumab), a biosimilar referencing AbbVie’s blockbuster Humira (adalimumab).

Mylan Launches Humira Biosimilar in Europe

October 30, 2018

Mylan announced the launch of its biosimilar to AbbVie’s Humira across major European markets.

Evonik Launches Advanced Combination Polymer for Enteric Coatings

October 23, 2018

An advanced combination polymer for enteric coatings has been launched by Evonik and will be showcased during AAPS PharmSci 360 in Washington D.C.

Cambrex Development Center in North Carolina Focuses on Continuous Flow

October 17, 2018

Cambrex will create a new center of excellence for API process development and clinical supply at its High Point, NC facility and expand its API manufacturing facility in Italy.

Lonza Opens Monoplant for Clovis Oncology’s Rubraca

October 15, 2018

Clovis Oncology and Lonza celebrated the grand opening of a dedicated production train at Lonza’s Visp, Switzerland site for manufacturing Rubraca (rucaparib).

Dow Expands Capacity for Polyethlene Glycols

October 15, 2018

The company’s planned investment in its alkoxylation facility in the United States Gulf Coast will also expand production capacity for its polyethylene glycols.

MilliporeSigma Wins CPhI Pharma Award for Excellence in Innovation

October 15, 2018

The company was awarded for excellence in innovation for Parteck MXP Excipient and modified amino acids.

Scientists Develop New Vaccine for Lassa Fever and Rabies

October 12, 2018

A new investigational vaccine, LASSARAB, shows promise for use against Lassa fever and rabies.

How Third-Party Audits Can Help Ensure Excipient Quality

October 09, 2018

Audits by independent experts promise to ease the burden that customer audits can have on suppliers, while ensuring drug manufacturers that ingredients meet strict cGMP standards.