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August 31, 2017
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In this issue:

Swiss CDMO Expands GMP Manufacturing Capabilities

The US and Europe Commit to Cooperating on Inspections

Inside FDA’s Emerging Technologies Team with Team Chair, Sau Lee

Top Stories

FDA Commissioner Issues Statement on New Stem-Cell Therapy and Regenerative Meds Policy

FDA issues a statement on new policy and enforcement steps to ensure proper oversight of stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine in the wake of two incidents involving unauthorized stem-cell treatment activity.
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Sanofi Closes Acquisition of Protein Sciences

The acquisition of Protein Sciences, a vaccines biotechnology company, strengthens Sanofi’s influenza vaccines portfolio.
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IVT’s Validation Week celebrates its 23nd anniversary this year in Philadelphia! The industry’s gold-standard for validation training is back to provide the most comprehensive information on new global regulations, technology advances and industry case models for developing, implementing and deploying validation procedures enterprise-wide. This year’s program features customizable content for beginner and advanced professionals from bio/pharma and medical device fields. Learn more


Industry News

CPI Joins Consortium for Automated Continuous Biologics Purification

With £4.5 million (US$5.8 million) in funding, the consortium is tasked with developing a new automated continuous biologics purification unit to make biologic drug manufacturing more efficient.
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Centurion Labs Recalls Ninjacof and
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The company is voluntarily recalling the products because of potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.
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Supplier News

Swiss CDMO Expands GMP Manufacturing Capabilities

CDMO Micro-Sphere is investing CHF 21 million (approximately $21.63 million) into the expansion of its GMP manufacturing capabilities at its Swiss facility.
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AstraZeneca and Champions Oncology Partner on Xenograft R&D Models

AstraZeneca and Champions will develop new cohorts of patient-derived xenograft models to be used in oncology programs in breast and lung cancer as well as for use in other academic and industry applications.
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Join Renishaw as we present a free day long symposium reviewing a variety of topics relevant to Raman in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Industry leaders from JEOL, Leica, Ondax, Linkam, and Renishaw will be presenting on the technology and techniques that impact the science of Raman today. The event takes place at Renishaw’s Headquarters in West Dundee, IL on September 19.
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Bio/Pharma News

Samsung Bioepis Partners with Takeda to Develop Novel Biologics

The first program of this collaboration will focus on the development of a candidate for severe acute pancreatitis.
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Xellia Completes Budapest Facility Expansion

Xellia Pharmaceuticals completed the expansion of its laboratory services building at its Budapest manufacturing site.
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Regulatory News

The US and Europe Commit to Cooperating on Inspections

FDA has signed a confidentiality commitment with the European Commission and the European Medicines Agency that allows FDA to share confidential information with EU regulations.
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Congress Unlikely to Act on Drug Pricing Legislation This Fall

High-priority issues requiring immediate attention leave little time for Congress to consider drug access proposals that have limited bipartisan support.
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FEATURED TOPICS

Quality

Inside FDA’s Emerging Technologies Team with Team Chair, Sau Lee

FDA’s Emerging Technologies Team (ETT) team chair Sau Lee describes the reasons for the team and its structure.
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Outsourcing

CDMOs: New Administration, New Frontier

Despite some progress, the industry is still in a wait-and-see mode regarding the administration, Congress, and FDA.
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Standards & Regulation

A Look at Batch Record Review

The review of batch records creates a story of the materials, manufacturing, and packaging involved in the production of bio/pharmaceuticals, according to Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.
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Validation & Compliance

Avoiding Investigational Failure/Discrepancy-Related Form 483 Observations

Investigational failures and discrepancies can be avoided through the proper execution and documentation of investigations.
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UPCOMING WEBCASTS

Packaging Material and Packaging System Quality for Pharmaceuticals and Biologics
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No-Fuss Continued Process Verification: Automating Process and Product Monitoring
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Emerging Pharma’s Winning Combination: A Science-First Approach to Accelerating Drug Development
Live Webcast: Wednesday, September 13 at 10:00am EDT
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Formulation Selection and in-vitro Screening for Oral Bioavailability Enhancement
Live Webcast: Tuesday, September 12 at 11:00am EDT
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Using Health-Based Exposure Limits (HBELs) to Assess Risk
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ON DEMAND WEBCASTS

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Choosing the Best Biomanufacturing Strategy: The Value of a Multi-Pronged Approach
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Implementing Risk Strategies for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
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Events

PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference

September 11–13, 2017

Workshop on Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: From Powder to the Coated Tablet

September 19–21, 2017

15th Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum

September 25–29, 2017

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REFERENCE BOOKS

Pharmaceutical Technology Solid Dosage Combo

Increase your knowledge of solid dosage technology and solid dose tablet manufacturing processes. These comprehensive pharmacology reference guides cover a variety of solid-dosage form principles such as oral solid-dosage forms, powders, mixing and blending, excipients, tableting, and coating. Drug delivery system manufacturing professionals can use the solid dosage manufacturing books to stay current with compressed tablet manufacturing processes, solid dosage processing equipment, tablet-pressing processes, and pharmaceutical industry trends in oral solid dosage manufacturing and solid dosage form development.
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eBOOKS

Biologics and Sterile Manufacturing

New technologies, including single-use systems, are leading the push for faster production and higher titers. At the same time, ensuring quality in raw materials and water systems, and controlling contamination are paramount. In this Biologics and Sterile Manufacturing eBook, the editors explore key technology, process, and operational topics.


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