Newsletter | February 7, 2024

02.07.24 -- Novo Acquires Catalent, Shakes Up Outsourcing World

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Novo Acquires Catalent, Shakes Up Outsourcing World

News of Novo Holdings acquiring Catalent, and Novo Nordisk taking in 3 Catalent fill-finish facilities, shakes up the outsourcing industry at a time when so many biopharma sponsors for already starved for capacity. Here's breaking analysis from chief editor Louis Garguilo.

Technical Talent Tailing Off At CDMOs?

“Having been outsourcing to CDMOs for 20 years in the small molecule space, I see a distinct difference in technical performance compared to my mid-2000s CDMOs," says an executive. What's going on here?

Is The FDA’s COVID-19 Container Closure System Guidance Useful Post-Pandemic?

The COVID-era guidance is designed to help manufacturers make container closure system changes quickly when facing supply constraints. It may be useful when evaluating risks beyond the pandemic.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Comparator Sourcing: How And Why To Choose A Provider

The right comparator sourcing strategy is critical. Review what sponsors need to consider when selecting the right provider in order to source the needed commercial products.

Particle Engineering For Inhalation Drug Delivery

Understand the key parameters for choosing the right particle engineering approach to meet dry powder inhaler (DPI) target product profiles for inhalation-based drug products.

Investing In Capacity: API Commercial Manufacturing

A pharmaceutical company sought a CMO partner with commercial manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and exemplary quality systems to find a cost-effective process to produce the API for a new drug.

Partnering With Clinicians To Improve Pediatric Formulation Development

Greater collaboration between formulation experts and clinical colleagues, including healthcare professionals, is advocated to lead to safe and effective, age-appropriate medicinal products.

From Nanoformed Powder To 3D Printable Ink

3D printing is advancing to offer innovative drug delivery applications. Explore the possibilities of forming stable suspension in printing ink from nanoformed materials.

SOLUTIONS

Contract Pharmaceutical Blister Packaging Services

The growing need for convenient and tamper-free packaging has proliferated the demand for blister packaging. Learn about contract blister packaging services that can produce several different packaging forms.

Solid Form Services

We have defined work flows to assess and select solid forms in a cost- and time-efficient manner that meets the needs of each individual program.

OUTSOURCED PHARMA CAPACITY UPDATE

Find Your New CDMO At Outsourced Pharma Capacity Update

CDMOs in biologics, cell and gene, and small molecule share their capabilities and available capacities. See for yourself why this virtual event has become a wildly popular resource to identify options for your development and manufacturing needs.

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