Formulation and Drug Delivery

Alcami Announces Biologics Enterprise

March 20, 2019

Alcami Biologics formed to meet market demands for biological drug development services.

Catalent Invests in Zydis Ultra Commercialization

March 20, 2019

Catalent announces investment for its Zydis ODT technology, offering increased drug load and taste-masking capabilities.

AbCellera is Funded $4.8 Million for Vaccine and Antibody Research

March 15, 2019

The company received $4.8 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate global health research in the development of vaccines and antibody-based treatments for infectious diseases.

FDA Approves New Generic Valsartan

March 12, 2019

The agency prioritized the review of the generic angiotensin II receptor blocker to help relieve the shortage of valsartan due to recent recalls.

Biotech Receives EUR 1.5 Million in Funding to Develop a New Class of Antibiotics

March 08, 2019

Procarta Biosystems has received investment from Novo Holdings REPAIR Impact Fund to the tune of €1.5 million, which will be used to develop a new class of antibiotics to tackle AMR.

FDA Takes Steps to Refine Biosimilar Naming Convention

March 08, 2019

FDA Commissioner Gottlieb released a statement on the agency’s efforts to refine the naming convention for biosimilars to balance competition and to help ensure patient safety.

FDA Approves New Treatment for Depression

March 07, 2019

Janssen’s Spravato (esketamine) gains approval with restricted distribution guidelines.

Latest ARB Recall Triggered by New Impurity

March 07, 2019

Hetero Labs recalls losartan potassium tablets due to presence of N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid.

GeoVax, Leidos Expand Collaboration to Include Malaria Vaccines

March 05, 2019

The companies will use GeoVax’s vaccine technology to develop malaria vaccine candidates.

Biogen to Acquire Gene-Therapy Company Nightstar in $800-Million Deal

March 05, 2019

The acquisition will establish a clinical pipeline for Biogen of gene-therapy candidates in ophthalmology.