AmerisourceBergen wins HDA’s 2021 Distribution Management Award
Company is also cited by SAP; meanwhile, HDA attendees get cautioned by FDA
FDA authorizes third vaccine jab for immunocompromised individuals
Announcement only applies to mRNA doses at this point
Aldevron-Ginkgo Bioworks partnership yields mRNA manufacturing 'breakthrough'
End result is an enhanced method for developing vaccinia capping enzyme (VCE), parties say
New Rentschler Biopharma US production site in the works
CDMO’s future greater Boston facility to expand cGMP manufacturing capacity, accelerate commercial drug supply
Evotec launches new cGMP biologics facility
Manufacturing center expected to integrate data analytics, machine learning into production process
Report: J&J vaccine granted EUA in India
Marks the fifth shot to receive emergency approval by Indian health authorities
Moderna, Canadian government sign MoU for mRNA manufacturing
Sets the scene for a messenger RNA production facility in Canada
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing opens new finishing center
Michigan site adds 110,000 square feet to its production footprint as company aims to meet additional demand
AGC Biologics purchases cell and gene therapy facility in Colorado
Acquisition boosts C> portfolio by 622,000 square feet, as CDMO eyes global expansion
Metrics Contract Services completes facility expansion project
CDMO's North Carolina development adds over 3,700 square feet worth of manufacturing space, equipment
BeiGene to build new manufacturing and R&D center in the Garden State
Among focal points, New Jersey location will support clinical research, pharmacovigilance
European Commission signs agreement to purchase up to 200 million Novavax Covid-19 vaccine doses
Supply will start to become available in Q4 of this year, pending approval by EMA
RiteDose manufacturing adjustments expected to generate up to 25% increase in production capacity
CDMO says BFS capacity can now reach over 2 billion units yearly
BMS finalizes sale of European facility
WuXi STA will take reigns of the operations, as CDMO expands
Report: Cell and gene therapy market to reach $57.4 billion by 2028
Sector is expected to be driven by a rise in drug development and regulatory approvals for advanced therapies
Sanofi bets big on mRNA, inks $3.2B deal for Translate Bio
Acquisition of US partner establishes Sanofi's plan to advance messenger RNA technology for vaccines, therapeutics
GS1 US releases new guideline for sharing product data
Guidance supports cross-industry collaboration for improved interoperability
Syneos Health, Aetion form RWE collaboration
Partnership to focus on gains for clinical development and commercialization through patient data curation and real-world data
Air freight produces strongest first half-year growth in four years
June report reveals an 8% boost to air cargo market
Emergent to recommence Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing at Bayview site
Baltimore facility production was stopped after FDA flagged millions of contaminated doses
Report: PE firms are purchasing CMOs at a swift clip
Private equity companies see the sector as having a valuable ROI, according to study
InSourceRx partners with MDsave in patient access arrangement
Pharmacy discount card company and e-commerce specialist team up on new Rx-med procedures channel
People spotlight — July 2021
The latest people news happenings over the past month
BioNTech to design mRNA malaria vaccine
German drugmaker also plans to set up manufacturing facilities in Africa
PerkinElmer to acquire BioLegend for $5.25 billion
Deal for antibody developer expected to be largest ever for scientific instrument maker
Capsida unveils new next-gen gene therapy production site
In-house center eliminates the need for a contract manufacturer, company says
Eversana expands North American reach, pens deal for Accelera Canada
Acquisition is centered on market access and patient advocacy
EMA recommends Moderna Covid vaccine for use in adolescents
European Commission to determine if Spikevax will receive emergency approval for children aged 12 to 17
Survey: Pharma partnerships valued in harnessing 'smart' tech
Report notes that companies particularly look to vendor support for technologies such as 5G, IoT, and blockchain
Kuehne+Nagel opens new pharma and healthcare control tower in Singapore
3PL company's QuickSTAT site manages cell and gene therapies, vaccine storage, among other roles
