Ingredients

Oral Delivery of Biologic APIs: The Challenge Continues

March 02, 2017

Effective solutions for overcoming the high molecular weight, hydrophilicity, and instability of large biomolecules have yet to be identified.

Sanofi and Lonza Partner on mAb Cell Culture Facility in Switzerland

February 27, 2017

Sanofi and Lonza formed a joint venture to build and operate a large-scale mammalian cell culture facility for monoclonal antibody production in Visp, Switzerland.

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New Drug Approvals Slump in 2016

February 01, 2017

FDA issued approvals for less than half the number of new drugs in 2016 compared with 2015.

Johnson Matthey Launches Online Catalyst Store

January 13, 2017

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

New website allows access to research quantities of commercial-grade ligands and catalysts.

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New Catalysts Enable Cross-Coupling Reactions

January 04, 2017

Alternatives to expensive palladium catalysts are gaining acceptance for commercial API synthesis.

FDA New Drug Approvals Down Significantly in 2016

January 02, 2017

As of mid-December, less than half the number of new drug approvals were issued by FDA in 2016 compared with 2015.

AGC Asahi Glass Acquires CMC Biologics

December 21, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

AGC adds second biopharma contract manufacturer with acquisition of CMC Biologics.

Saneca Invests in API Manufacturing R&D

December 09, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Saneca Pharma has received a EUR1.5 million grant from the Slovak Ministry of Education, Science, Research, and Sport, which will be used to drive forward new R&D initiatives for API manufacturing.

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New Opportunities for Cocrystals

December 07, 2016

Previous hesitation by pharma industry to use cocrystals may change with FDA’s new guidance that classifies cocrystals APIs.

New Horizons for Cross-Coupling Reactions

December 02, 2016

Non-precious-metal catalysts are increasingly employed for commercial API synthesis.