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Pharmaceutical manufacturing

09 Mar 2020

Wacker launches Libatec for developing Live Microbial Products

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

Wacker Biotech is marketing its technology platform for developing and manufacturing Live Microbial Products (LMPs) under the brand name Libatec. LMPs are a promising class of therapeutic products that open the door to new medical treatments. The Wacker Group is bundling its biopharmaceutical activities within Wacker Biotech, a CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organisation) notable...
10 Feb 2020

First AI-generated drug enters clinical trials

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

In 2020, big data and artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to trend as integral parts of the future of pharmaceutical research and healthcare service delivery, GlobalData predicts. The company’s latest annual outlook report, The State of the Biopharmaceutical Industry – 2020, reveals that 65 percent of pharma managers and executives surveyed selected big data (32...
03 Feb 2020

How astronauts will make their own medication in space

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

By: Allie Nawrat GlobalData’s pharmaceutical technology writer Given the shelf life of most commercially available medicines is two years or less, astronauts have to be able to manufacture medication on-demand and on-board their spacecraft. NASA’s Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) has funded innovative projects seeking to better protect astronauts’ health during deep space...
17 Jan 2020

Sustainably sourced white mulberry tree extract gets to the root of anti-aging

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

Clariant Active Ingredients has launched Prenylium – the first product unveiled in its new partnership with French biotechnology company, Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT). Rich in rare prenylated flavonoids content, Prenylium is a unique Morus alba tree root extract, highly efficient at protecting the skin matrisome from degradation that occurs with time and UV exposure. It...
17 Jan 2020

Growth for large MCap pharma companies in Q3 2019

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

In Q3 of 2019, 14 pharmaceutical companies listed in the top 20 players by Market Capitalisation (MCap) registered positive performances; however, the top five companies witnessed a five percent decline as compared to Q2, according to data and analytics firm GlobalData. Madeleine Roche, business fundamentals associate analyst, comments: ‘Johnson & Johnson continues to maintain the...
09 Jan 2020

Werum IT Solutions launches a smart biometric authentication solution

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

Werum IT Solutions has launched K.ME-IN, a biometric authentication solution with Nymi for Werum’s PAS-X Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The new solution will allow users on the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical shop floor to securely and seamlessly authenticate to systems, devices and machines via a smart wristband. In the future, K.ME-IN will be extended to allow...
11 Dec 2019

Natural and sustainable starch amazes the personal care market

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

Amaze Nordic Barley, derived from barley starch, addresses the fast-growing consumer demand for natural, biodegradable and clean label ingredients. The certified natural starch can replace petrochemical-based products in a variety of personal care applications. Minimal environmental impact The product is the result of a partnership between Nouryon and Oat Services, a UK company specialising in...
02 Dec 2019

Symrise presents nature identical CBD

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

Symrise presented a top-class new development at the CPhI in Frankfurt am Main: Canapure. The cannabidiol (CBD) is identical to nature and complies with the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), which govern rules of good pharmaceutical manufacturing practice including hygiene requirements and monitoring. Canapure serves as both a valuable active pharmaceutical ingredient and an...
02 Dec 2019

How to identify non-compliances in molded glass bottles for pharmaceuticals

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

SGD Pharma will launch the first application to identify non-compliances in molded glass bottles intended for the pharmaceutical industry at CPhl WW 2019. Resulting from a development project between SGD Pharma Quality and Marketing departments, this new digital tool makes it possible to identify non-compliances that may be discovered during an incoming inspection or during...
04 Nov 2019

Symrise deodorant active proven to be microbiome friendly

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

Symrise has launched an in depth investigation into its deodorant active SymDeo B125. Long term efficacy of the active has been known for many years, however Research & Development has discovered additional key advantages: In contrast to the conventional antimicrobial triclosan, SymDeo B125 has no negative impact on the axillary microbiome. Microbiome friendly 10 years...
30 Oct 2019

Keep an eye on the supply chain with Strato International

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

GTINs on pharma products are rapidly becoming a pre-requisite for traceability from production to delivery to the patient. A locally produced solution is now available to manufacturers which takes into account the South African supply chain and landscape. Strato International, a division of the Techniques Group, provides leading edge track and trace serialisation and anti-counterfeiting...
24 Oct 2019

West Pharmaceutical launches two new syringe and injection innovations

By Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

West Pharmaceutical Services, a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, has announced two innovative product offerings at the 2019 PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices (PDA PFS). Innovations on show West is launching NovaPure 3mL Cartridge components, an addition to its NovaPure product line, comprised of plunger and lined seal...

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