Newsletter | March 4, 2024

03.04.24 -- FDA Issues Final Guidance: Reformulating Drug Products That Contain Carbomers Manufactured With Benzene

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FDA Issues Final Guidance: Reformulating Drug Products That Contain Carbomers Manufactured With Benzene

Benzene contamination in pharmaceuticals has led to product recalls and increased scrutiny in recent years. Recently, the FDA has asked the USP to remove a few monographs from the compendium due to safety concerns related to benzene's carcinogenic properties, and the agency has issued a new guidance to help industry navigate the reformulation of such drug products.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Impact Of Glycosylation On The Effector Functions Of Monoclonal Antibodies

In an example using rituximab and its biosimilars, explore the significance of differences in glycosylation in antibodies and its impact on their properties and functionality.

Embrace Molecule Complexity With Optimized Expression Technologies

Review the needs of more complex candidates through case studies that demonstrate the range of expression capabilities across mammalian and microbial-derived molecules.

FDA Steps Up Support For Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Examine the potential of the FDA and NIST's MOU to provide critical technical guidance that could greatly standardize the approaches to implementing AMTs, such as those used in continuous manufacturing.

Wearable Injectors: An Alternative To Traditional Intravenous Administration

A quick visual summary of findings from an early feasibility clinical study featuring a 2-5 mL wearable injector with a viscous placebo.

Fundamentals For Bispecific Antibody-Based Cell Line Development

The dual specificity of BsAbs opens a wide range of applications. Understand why consistent production of structurally complex molecules that exhibit high yield and purity requires keen expertise and experience.

Outsourcing: Biomanufacturers May Need Consultants More Than Ever

When it comes to outsourcing drug development and manufacturing, are consultants important? Explore the role of consultants and industry trends that influence their relationships with organizations.

Taking Charge Of Your Stability Program

Conducting stability studies is a critical aspect of the drug development process. Learn how consolidating stability testing with a single partner offers improved efficiency, reduced risk, and more.

Top 6 Questions To Ask When Evaluating A Biologics CDMO

Understand how a CDMO with a commitment to quality and decades of experience can help overcome development hurdles and bring your treatment to patients in need.

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