Newsletter | February 19, 2024

02.19.24 -- What Does The Catalent Acquisition By Novo Holdings Mean For The Biopharma Industry?

FEATURED EDITORIAL

What Does The Catalent Acquisition By Novo Holdings Mean For The Biopharma Industry?

Novo Holdings, the parent company to Novo Nordisk, announced a deal last week to acquire Catalent, the global CDMO, at a value of $16.5 billion. In the same breath, Novo Holdings announced they will sell three sites directly to Novo Nordisk, implying that the rest of the assets of the company will continue to operate as a stand-alone CDMO. This article unpacks the acquisition, discussing questions such as “what does it mean for customers?” and “Does this deal reshape the CDMO market?”

Tangential Flow Filtration 101: The Tech, The Need, And The Market

Here's a high-level summary of what is increasingly becoming an essential part of the downstream bioprocessing production line.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Impact Of Immunogenicity On Efficacy And Safety Of Biosimilars

The presence of antidrug antibodies (ADAs) can affect the effectiveness and safety of biologic drugs. Read why regulatory agencies emphasize the need for extensive immunogenicity evaluation in biosimilar development.

Developability Assessment Of Three Therapeutic Antibodies

Review studies for three monoclonal antibody drug candidates utilizing a panel of small-scale, fast, and predictive tests used to evaluate therapeutic antibodies’ developability.

Secure Tech Transfers Of Biological Products In Sterile Manufacturing

Recognizing what it takes to complete technology transfers effectively and efficiently is crucial to selecting the best partner for your project and product needs.

Plan Your CDMO Search On A Foundation For Long-Term Success

Capacity constraints typically are accompanied by other challenges, including missed timelines, defect rates, and overall decreased satisfaction with pharma companies’ bioprocessing CDMOs.

Drug Delivery Systems For Higher Doses, Higher Viscosities, Lower Risk

Discover how companies can de-risk their device selection as they bring this new generation of high-volume, high-viscosity biologics to market.

Simulated Control Strategy For Product Diversion Management

Explore a manufacturing platform that integrates perfusion bioreactor technology, continuous product capture, low pH viral inactivation, and polishing steps, as well as viral filtration and formulation steps.

The Business Case For Pharmaceutical Continuous Manufacturing

Examine a step-by-step approach outlining the business cases that support adopting continuous manufacturing, with specific considerations for innovators, generics manufacturers, CDMOs, and OTC suppliers.

How Does AbZelect Improve Cell Line Development Productivity?

Discover two new CLD platforms that offer cost efficiencies and provide options to de-risk the pathway to IND application, marking a significant advancement in the field of biologics development.

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PHARMAP 2024

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SOLUTIONS

mAb And r-Proteins Contract Testing, Development, And Manufacturing

Millipore CTDMO Services provides deep expertise and flexible solutions across development and manufacturing for monoclonal antibodies, bi-specific antibodies, fusion proteins, or antibody fragments. We work with our clients to balance risk, optimize speed, and support all aspects of regulatory compliance on the journey to market.

cGMP Aseptic Manufacturing And Sterile Fill/Finish

Experienced CDMOs will implement a cGMP aseptic manufacturing and sterile fill/finish policy to improve drug bioavailability. Aseptic fill/finish is a process in which the drug product, container, and container closure are sterilized separately and then integrated.

Late-Stage Customization

Learn about the benefits of a late-stage customization approach, including how it can support a leaner, more responsive supply chain, ensuring life-changing therapies reach patients more efficiently.

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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