Moderna and Thermo Fisher Scientific Form Long-Term Strategic Manufacturing Collaboration
The parties are partnering up to leverage dedicated commercial fill-finish manufacturing capacity in the US for mRNA vaccines and therapies
Novavax to Begin Shipping its Branded COVID Vaccine to the EU
Advance purchase agreement is for up to 200 million doses of Nuvaxovid
USP to Assemble Stakeholders for Three-Part Medicines Supply Chain Series
Discussions will revolve around fortifying the pharma supply chain
BioNTech to Build Modular mRNA Manufacturing Facilities in Africa
Turnkey centers will promote scalable vaccine production for an end-to-end manufacturing network for mRNA-based vaccines in Africa
A Productive Day: Recipharm Completes Two Biologics Deals
CDMO obtains both Vibalogics and Arranta Bio to increase presence in the sector
Moderna to Grow European Commercial Footprint
Will establish presence in Belgium, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden
Piramal Pharma Expands and Upgrades UK Manufacturing Facilities
Plans are underway to build Scottish fill-finish center, renovate API facility in England
Eversana, Thread Collaborate on Decentralized Registry Deal
Agreement provides pharma firms with an RWD and commercialization solution
Cardinal Health Releases 2022 Biosimilars Report
Publication finds that only about 40% of retail pharmacists feel equipped to discuss biosimilars with patients
Thermo Fisher Scientific Unveils New CGT Services
The solution is a combination of cold chain logistics, serialization compliance and distribution
Asymchem Acquires Snapdragon Chemistry
With the deal, the China-based CDMO grows its US presence
Merck KGaA and Quris Ink BioAI Platform Option Agreement
Quris’s system can help predict clinical safety, AI firm notes
Pharmasol Expands Pharmacovigilance Presence
Software firm merges with PharmaLex Group
Medable, CVS Health Partner up to Grow Clinical Trial Access
Collaboration, the companies note, is expected to further engage patients
Survey: Doctors Believe Holes in Medical Supply Chain Must Be Addressed
USP study reveals urgency to make changes, with additional concerns coming to light amid times of crisis
DHL Supply Chain Commits $400M Toward Pharma and Med Device Network Expansion
Logistics provider’s investment will develop distribution area by an additional 27%
Medable Acquires Mobile Applications from LEO Pharma
Acquisition expands Medable’s global engineering talent and gives company a third location in Europe
Cardinal Health Will Test a New Approach to Cold Chain Shipping
Branded as the Ember Cube, the container features reusability, real-time tracking and self-contained recharging of refrigerant
Syner-G BioPharma Purchases Impact Pharmaceutical Services
Grows Syner-G’s presence in RTP, a biotech hub that continues to develop
Recipharm Inks Vaccine Manufacturing Deal with Top 10 Big Pharma Company
CDMO will use its BFS knowledge to support production out of its Kaysersberg, France plant
Ashfield Engage Enhances Patient Solutions Services in Canada
Acquires Medaxis, a patient engagement company
People spotlight — January 2022
The latest people news happenings over the past month
HDA takes another swing at FDA’s proposed DSCSA guidance
Following a November FDA public meeting, HDA reiterates the objections it had to guidance FDA issued in mid-2021 under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)
PharmaLex furthers its clinical and regulatory reach
Merger with Phlexglobal expands provider’s technological capabilities
Aposave Rebrands to Abacus Medicine Pharma Services
Rebrand reflects company’s plans to access to the US and Chinese markets
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Envirotainer boost their partnership
Expansion of the collaboration features a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions
AmerisourceBergen and TrakCel unveil C> patient support platform
Integrated system intends to accelerate enrollment by strengthening relationship between hub patient services and providers
WuXI STA welcomes a parenteral formulation manufacturing line into the fold
Anticipated yearly production is 2 million units
Gilead’s case against an alleged $250-million counterfeiting ring—what happens next?
In a civil action, Gilead alleges an extensive, transnational counterfeiting ring of HIV and other drugs
MediLedger, LogiCare3PL team up to promote pharma supply chain efficiency
Partnership looks to ensure that chargebacks for suppliers are as accurate as possible