Newsletter | May 7, 2026

05.07.26 -- FDA Letters Made Public Are Creating New Risks

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Overcoming Challenges In Combination Product Manufacturing

Blending pharmaceuticals and medical devices into a single product offers immense potential for patient care, but manufacturing these combination products presents unique hurdles.

Addressing A Critical Drug Shortage

A critical drug shortage demanded regulatory action, importation support, and patient program readiness. See how integrated QA, 3PL, and PSP capabilities delivered readiness in three months.

Device Design For Usability And Risk Reduction

Growing use of large‑volume subcutaneous therapies is increasing demand for wearable injectors that reduce user error, simplify preparation, and enhance safety through human‑factors‑focused design.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

FDA Letters Made Public Are Creating New Risks

There is a pharma-backed citizen petition challenging the FDA over its new practice of publicly releasing redacted Complete Response Letters (CRLs). It could potentially end in a lawsuit. Chief Editor Louis Garguilo provides early analysis of what is at stake.

Minimizing Regulatory Risk For Biologics Manufacturing Changes

Any manufacturing process change for a biologic can raise comparability questions. Here’s a practical, action-oriented strategy to ensure health authorities are satisfied.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Enabling Subcutaneous Delivery For Improved Patient Compliance

The ability to administer high doses of biologics subcutaneously offers numerous benefits, including reduced treatment burden, improved patient convenience, and increased adherence to treatments.

Managing Complexity, Accelerating Timelines, And Embracing Innovation

Discover how to transform logistical challenges into strategic advantages with flexible, forward-looking solutions designed for today’s dynamic clinical development landscape.

Bioprocessing Trends: Modern Comparability Analytics

Bioprocess changes require robust comparability strategies that combine risk assessment, advanced analytics, and regulatory expectations to keep biologics safe, effective, and compliant.

Express What CHO Can't

Uncover a modern 293‑based expression system built for higher purity, controlled glycosylation, and improved activity, offering a new option for teams developing complex or next‑generation biologics.

Emerging Trends And Opportunities In Inhaled Biologics

Inhaled biologics are advancing as better formulations, particle design, and devices enable targeted delivery. Tracking key trends helps teams manage complexity and advance future therapies.

Integrated Manufacturing To Mitigate CMC Risks, Simplify Commercial Supply

Leveraging cross-functional coordination between sites, harmonized tech transfers, one quality system, and synchronized team activities can streamline submissions and deliver commercial outcomes.

Agile Adaptation In mRNA-LNP Manufacturing: A CDMO's Response

Find flexible scale-up from lab through commercial manufacturing, leveraging expertise. Gain technical insights for scalable, efficient development for advancing mRNA, saRNA, or circular RNA programs.

A Risk-Based Approach To Design, Operations, And Grades

Explore how Annex 1 applies to low bioburden DS manufacturing and promotes a risk-based approach to contamination control that balances regulatory compliance with operational efficiency.

A Guide To Analytical Characterization Of Complex Molecular Formats

A thorough and adaptable analytical strategy is essential for navigating the complex mAb market. This approach boosts the likelihood of market approval and unlocks the full potential of these therapies.

Optimizing Analytical Strategies Throughout Biologics Development

A miscalculated analytical approach can be costly to develop, perform, and maintain. Many organizations also lack appropriate resources to create optimal testing methods and protocols.

Flexibility And Capability In Pre-Filled Syringes: The Future Of PFS

Outlined are the benefits of prefilled syringes, their role in biologic and vaccine delivery, the surge in demand driven by SARS‑CoV‑2, and why partnering with a flexible CDMO is critical for success.

Managing Supply For Complex Biotherapeutics

Antibody-drug conjugates' manufacturing supply chain contains five different technologies with specific asset needs: monoclonal antibody, cytotoxic payload, linker, bioconjugation, and fill & finish.

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Biologics: Development & Drug Substance Manufacturing

Sterile Injectable End-To-End CDMO Services

Beyond Detection: Advanced Strategies For Particle Root-Cause Analysis

Biologics Manufacturing

Path To IND For Biologics Delivers Phase 1 Material In As Few As 9 Months*

A Fully Integrated Toolbox For Therapeutic Protein Expression

Maintaining A State Of Control: EM And DES In Biopharma

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