Through-Vial Impedance Spectroscopy: A New In-Line Process Analytical Technology for Freeze Drying
A new process analytical technology based on impedance spectroscopy has potential applications for characterizing product attributes during the freeze-drying process.

Quality by Design—Bridging the Gap between Concept and Implementation
As Europe strives to firmly incorporate quality-by-design principles, there are several key issues that still need to be addressed.

Appropriate Process Design Critical for Commercial Manufacture of Highly Potent APIs
Increasing potency and growing interest in antibody-drug conjugates are creating challenges for manufacturers of HPAPIs.

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Capsugel Enters Agreement with Chiasma to Manufacture Oral Octreotide Acetate
Capsugel enters an agreement with Chiasma to increase manufacturing operations for octreotide, a treatment for acromegaly.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech Acquires Majority Stake in AllPure Technologies
Sartorius Stedim Biotech's acquisition of AllPure Technologies will extends its portfolio for single-use bioprocessing.

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Process Improvements Needed to Meet Global Pharma Demand
CPhI report warns industry must actively drive process improvements to meet growing global demand for pharmaceuticals.

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Appoints New President and COO
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals appoints Joseph Turgeon as president and COO.

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Eli Lilly's Cyramza Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Advanced Gastric Caner
Lilly’s Cyramza is the first FDA-approved treatment for advanced gastric cancer after prior chemotherapy.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb and Samsung BioLogics Expand Manufacturing Agreement
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Samsung BioLogics expand their manufacturing agreement to cover biologic medicines.