Pharma Pulse 9/26/24: Selecting & Developing a Mega Campus, Glass in Vial Leads to Recall & more

Selecting & Developing a Mega Campus

In this part of his Pharmaceutical Executive video interview, Jonathan Scheinberg, of the Northeast Science and Technology Center, identifies key factors that pharmaceutical and biotech companies should consider when selecting and developing mega campuses.

Glass in Vial Leads to Recall of One Lot of Veklury

Gilead Sciences is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of Veklury (remdesivir) for Injection 100 mg/vial because of glass found in a vial. Gilead had received a customer complaint and confirmed the presence of the glass particle in the vial. Veklury is indicated to treat adults and children who are hospitalized with COVID-19.

Roche Narrows Pharma Pipeline Amid Push Into Obesity Market

The company cut about 25% of its pipeline, said Teresa Graham, chief of Roche’s pharma division.

New Publication Evaluates Awareness of High Breast Density as a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer

In honor of World Dense Breast Day on September 25, Bayer announced today a new study, published in Patient Preference and Adherence, evaluating awareness and knowledge gaps of breast cancer risk factors among women with and without high breast density (HBD). The study, a web-based survey, found only 39 percent were familiar with the concept of HBD in the context of breast cancer, and 31 percent were aware of HBD as a Breast Cancer Risk Factor.

Nicholas Saraceno on LinkedIn

Fascinating panel this morning at #LogiPharmaUS on "The Evolving Threat Landscape – The US Government’s Lessons Learned for Mitigating Risk Across the Pharma Supply Chain," featuring Leigh Verbois, Jeanette M., Peter Battaglia, and Brendan Ryan. Lots of insight here, including how drug manufacturers and logistical partners can boost collaboration between multiple private and public entities. Pharmaceutical Commerce Magazine LogiPharma US

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