Formulation and Drug Delivery

Sartorius Stedim Biotech Introduces Fully Integrated Upstream Platform

September 01, 2016

The platform combines an expression system with equipment and process controls to enable rapid development and scale-up of robust titers.

Avantor Performance Materials, Nusil Technology to Merge

September 01, 2016

The merger of Avantor Performance Materials and Nusil Technology positions the company for growth in bioprocessing.

Industry Groups Applaud GDUFA Agreement

September 01, 2016

GPhA and PBOA commend agreement to reauthorize Generic Drug User Fee Amendments.

Competition and Drug Pricing

August 30, 2016

Can Competition Block Excessive Pharma Price Hikes? EpiPen Saga Shows It’s Hard

Contact Lenses as a Potential Drug Delivery Method for Glaucoma

August 30, 2016

Researchers at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary developed a potential drug delivery method using a contact lens to deliver glaucoma medication.

Alcami Expands US API Capacity

August 18, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

CDMO Alcami adds HPAPI capacity and cryogenic capabilities to its Wisconsin facility.

Fresenius Kabi Expands US Sterile Injectables Capacity

August 18, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Fresenius Kabi will add to its generic, sterile injectable manufacturing at its Melrose Park, Illinois site.

Characterizing Microstructural Differences of Semisolid Topical Dosage Forms

August 17, 2016

Piramal to Acquire HPAPI CDMO Ash Stevens

August 16, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Piramal Enterprises has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% stake in Ash Stevens all by cash for a consideration of $42.95 million plus an earn-out consideration capped at $10 million.

Irvine Scientific Launches BalanCD HEK293 System for Large-Scale Expression of Proteins and Viral Vectors

August 15, 2016

Irvine Scientific’s new product range includes chemically-defined, serum-free media, to increase productivity of viral vectors and recombinant proteins in suspension cultures.