Supply Chain Update

Serialization Challenges Facing Pharma Manufacturers

Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Brad Pedrow and Rajesh Singh of Deloitte Consulting to discuss serialization implementation, and what to expect as the DSCSA deadline approaches.
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Uhlmann Packaging Systems Joins Serialization Standardization Group

Uhlmann Packaging Systems joined the OPC Foundation's Open Serialization Communication Standard (OPEN-SCS) Working Group.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Form Pact to Optimize Advanced Therapy Supply Chain

Fisher BioServices will expand its CryoHub solution by co-locating it with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult manufacturing center for seamless supply chain management and to accelerate cell and gene therapy production.
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Good Supply Practice Advancements–Big Strides Made by Xavier Health in the Wake of the Heparin Crisis

Transparency between pharmaceutical companies and suppliers and risk assessment efforts are vital to effective supply chain practices.
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UPS Expands Dangerous Goods Shipping Program

The company announced the expansion of its global shipping program, which now allows companies to ship dangerous goods between 36 countries.
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In the Lab

New Manufacturing Technologies Streamline Laboratory Operations

Innovative new technologies released over the past several months seek to enhance bio/pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
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APIs & Excipients

PAT Developments Move Continuous API Manufacturing Ahead

Advances in equipment, instrument, and control systems are enabling online monitoring of continuous API manufacturing.
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Labeling and Packaging Problems Found at China Facility

FDA sent a warning letter to Lumis Global Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. detailing CGMP deficiencies regarding API repackaging, labeling, and misbranding.
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Outsourcing Outlook

Staffing for China's Rapidly Growing Biomanufacturing Industry

New study shows China biopharma companies face staffing shortages.
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Contract Services Update

EAG Laboratories Expands Cell Bioassay Laboratory

New incubators, instrumentation, and staff will increase cell bioassay capabilities for EAG Laboratories.
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Recipharm Opens New GMP Suite for Clinical Trial Materials

The new suite will be used to produce non-sterile dosage forms, such as metered dose inhalers and semisolid topical products, for clinical studies up to Phase II.
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Fujifilm Increases Production Capacity in the US and UK

The company said it plans to invest $130 million in the United States and the United Kingdom to increase production capacity.
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Cobra Biologics Expands Gene Therapy Manufacturing Operations

Cobra will increase capacity in response to customer demand for DNA and viral vector production.
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Sharp Packaging Services Acquires Daiichi Sankyo's Packaging Facility

Sharp acquired the pharmaceutical packaging facility in Bethlehem, PA.
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Catalent Increases Spray Drying Capacity at San Diego Facility

The company increased capabilities at its Pharmatek San Diego facility in response to market demand for solubility enhancement solutions.
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