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Xbrane Inching Closer To Cimzia Biosimilar Trials With Batch Production
Sweden’s Xbrane Biopharma has delivered updates for two of its more long-term projects, including a proposed biosimilar to Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo for which it is actively seeking a partner.
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US FDA’s Cavazzoni To Manufacturers: Pay Attention To Data Received From CROs
Manufacturers should keep a sharp eye on data from contract research organizations, looking for “any irregularities” amid a concerning trend of data integrity issues pertaining to BA/BE studies conducted by certain CROs in India, the director of the FDA’s drug center says.
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Sandoz And Just-Evotec Expand Biosimilars Collaboration
Just-Evotec Biologics has announced an expansion of its partnership with Sandoz to develop and manufacture biosimilars.
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Olon Expands With GTP Acquisition
Italy’s Olon Group has acquired French biotech contract development and manufacturing organization GTP Bioways, in a move that Olon says will allow it to “expand and diversify its technological offerings.”
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‘We Tried It, It Does Not Work’ – The Problems With The EU’s SPC Manufacturing Waiver
While the European SPC manufacturing waiver was once seen as a triumph for the region’s off-patent industry, concerns are now being raised over how the mechanism is implemented. Attendees at Medicines for Europe’s legal affairs conference in Dublin last week heard the latest.
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Hikma Strikes $185m Deal For Xellia Injectables Portfolio, Manufacturing Facility
Hikma is not resting on its laurels after paying $375m upfront for US injectables specialist Custopharm two years ago, penning another acquisition agreement for a bundle of pharma and physical assets from Danish firm Xellia.
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Xbrane Welcomes Milestone In $14bn Nivolumab Journey, Partner Sought
In a for-now limited pool of chasers, Sweden’s Xbrane Biopharma has unveiled a milestone and business update for its proposed biosimilar to Bristol Myers Squibb’s major PD-1 inhibitor, Opdivo.
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Are Jubilant Pharmova’s US Plant Closure, FDA Observations At Canada Unit A Concern?
The US FDA’s observations at its radiopharma manufacturing facility in Canada could be a headwind for Jubilant Pharmova, but reorientation of US generics manufacturing is expected to boost profits.
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Drug Shortage Could Be Addressed By ‘Resilience Rating’ From Private Entity Under HHS Plan
US HHS is proposing a public-private partnership to assign ratings to manufacturers based on quality/resilience of supply, tied to a purchasing incentive program for providers. The non-agency approach may be key to overcoming industry and political objections.
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Duo Falter Again On US Belbuca ANDA, Eight Years After Joining Hands
IntelGenx has once again been frustrated in its attempts to challenge Collegium’s powerful opioid Belbuca in the US, amid ongoing litigation over the brand’s three US patents that run until December 2032. Meanwhile, Teva’s desire to push on with its own January 2027 launch has been called into question.
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Bora Completes Upsher-Smith Takeover
Bora Pharmaceuticals has completed its takeover of Upsher-Smith from Sawai, with the acquisition opening up new US opportunities for the Taiwanese company including providing the firm with its first US manufacturing sites.
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Open For Business: Sandoz’s Austrian Antibiotic Facility Is Ready To Serve
As Sandoz continues to fight against antimicrobial resistance, the firm opens a new production facility in Austria, strengthening its position in Europe with a vertically integrated production network for penicillin.
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Alvotech Willing And Able To Go Stride For Stride On Pembrolizumab Manufacturing
Alvotech stepped into its 2023 annual financing results call bursting with positive news and momentum, on the back of obtaining USFDA approval for its biosimilar Humira product and a bullish outlook for its strong pipeline of biosimilar candidates.
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‘Potential Misconduct’ Shuts EuroAPI Plant In Italy As 2024 Guidance Suspended
EuroAPI is on the backfoot once again after being forced to suspend production at its manufacturing site in Brindisi, Italy, weeks after unveiling a four-year strategic roadmap that sought to tighten and focus its operations amid a challenging two years.
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Canadian Industry Remains Apprehensive About Pharmacare Reform
Although the two Canadian off-patent industry bodies support new initiatives that expand drug coverage for Canadians, they remain cautious about the use of pricing schemes that could potentially affect drug supply of generics.
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AMR Industry Alliance Calls Out UN For Urgent Steps
Ahead of a planned September UN meeting, the industry group and key companies demand concrete steps that could turn the tide in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
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