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BioPharm International
April 03, 2018
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Takeda Confirms Interest in Acquiring Shire

Takeda is considering approaching Shire with a possible offer.
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Budget Bill Boosts Funding for Biomedical Research and FDA Programs

Congress passed a $1.3-trillion omnibus budget bill March 22, 2018 that increases federal support for biomedical research and health programs for fiscal year 2018.
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INTERPHEX 2018 Keynote Series

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Experts at INTERPHEX 2018 will discuss regulatory requirements for data integrity and best practices for data integrity and process security.

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Industry News

bioLIVE to Launch Global Biopharma Country Ranking

Major countries will be ranked based on the potential for biopharma market growth, innovation, and competitiveness.
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FDA Publishes Compounding Guidance on the Evaluation of Bulk Drug Substances

The draft guidance addresses the agency’s policy on evaluating bulk drug substances in drug compounding.
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Biopharma News

Celgene Completes Juno Acquisition

The acquisition strengthens Celgene’s position in the global cellular immunotherapy space.
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Novartis Gets Positive EMA Opinion on Biosimilar to J&J’s Remicade

Novartis’ Sandoz is seeking approval of its biosimilar referencing Johnson & Johnson’s Remicade (infliximab) for all of Remicade’s indications across gastroenterology, rheumatology, and dermatology.
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Supplier News

Hitachi to Manufacture Regenerative Medicines

Hitachi will manufacture regenerative medicines developed by Daiichi Sankyo and SanBio Group.
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Cesca Licenses CAR-T Cellular Processing Services to China’s Boyalife Group

The agreement gives IncoCell Tianjin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China-based Boyalife Group, access to Cesca’s celluar processing contract development and manufacturing services.
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Regulatory News

EMA Recommends Two Biosimilars, One Orphan Drug, for Approval

The agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use recommended six drugs for approval at its March 2018 meeting.
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FDA Strengthens Postmarketing Safety Reporting Requirements for Combination Products

The agency published two new guidance documents detailing postmarketing safety reporting requirements for combination products.
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FEATURED TOPICS

QUALITY

Quality Oversight During Sterile Filling Operations

The author reviews operative options for the implementation of a quality oversight and how companies can benefit from this function from a regulatory perspective.
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OUTSOURCING

Contract Services Investment Update

A review of the latest investments in facilities, equipment, and acquisitions by biopharma contract service providers.
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MANUFACTURING

Bigger is Better in Samsung's Approach to Biomanufacturing

A different perspective on controlling fixed costs of biomanufacturing, based on know-how from other industries, provides a competitive edge, says the CEO of Samsung BioLogics.
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ANALYTICAL METHODS

Gaining Analytical Insight in the Development of Biologics

Contract testing organizations can provide bio/pharma companies with a cost-effective way to adapt to new technologies and regulations.
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