Manufacturing, Parenterals and Injectables

Tabletop Peristaltic Liquid-Filling Machine

February 02, 2018

The Flexicon PF7 peristaltic tabletop aseptic liquid-filling machine from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group is suitable for GMP-regulated biotechnology and pharmaceutical operations.

Pfizer Canada Announces EpiPen Shortage

January 30, 2018

A manufacturing disruption has led to an EpiPen shortage in Canada, which currently has no alternative auto-injectors available on the market.

Meissner Acquires PDC Aseptic Filling Systems

January 26, 2018

Meissner Filtration Products has acquired PDC Aseptic Filling Systems, a supplier of aseptic filling systems and sealers, to expand Meissner's automated platform offerings.

FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Gives Update on Saline and Amino Acid Shortages

January 05, 2018

FDA Commissioner Gottlieb expects that the saline and amino acid drug shortages from Puerto Rican manufacturing facilities will improve in the early part of 2018.

Wuxi Griffin Opens a New Aseptic Fill Finish Facility

January 04, 2018

The contract manufacturing company has completed construction on a new aseptic fill/finish facility in Wuxi, China.

In-Line Force Analysis During Vial Filling

January 02, 2018

Measurements by a drone-based online pressure monitoring system help identify weak points in the filling line, enabling the process to be optimized.

Single-Use Filling Assemblies for Aseptic Fill/Finish Applications

January 02, 2018

Sterile-molded filling assemblies from AdvantaPure are suited for single-use vial and syringe filling.

Auromedics Pharma Recalls Linezolid Injection Due to Mold Contamination

December 28, 2017

The recall was initiated due to a product complaint in which white particulate matter, identified as mold, was discovered in a flexible bag from one batch.

Novo Nordisk Expands Insulin Manufacturing Facility in India

December 13, 2017

In partnership with Indian pharmaceutical firm, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk has expanded an insulin manufacturing facility at Torrent’s Indrad, Gujarat, India site.

PharmaForce to Invest $145 Million in Facilities Expansion

December 06, 2017

The company will expand two of its Ohio facilities, investing approximately $145 million to support manufacturing and warehouse operations.