Newsletter | September 13, 2024

09.13.24 -- DSCSA Implementation Is Progressing, But More Complexity May Be Coming

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Mabion Capacity Update July 2024: Large Molecule Development

Explore our new installations in upstream development, new bioreactors, as well as downstream development and fill-finish. This state of the art EU-GMP certified facility is staffed by a team of 250 professionals, and capacity is now available.

FOCUS ON SUPPLY CHAIN

DSCSA Implementation Is Progressing, But More Complexity May Be Coming

The FDA recently announced it would exempt small dispensers from requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) until Nov. 27, 2026. The industry has made tremendous progress so far with DSCSA, but this discretion will make compliance more challenging.

Global Single-Use Supply Chains: Managing Risk, Minimizing Complexity

Biopharma manufacturers can benefit by adopting a global single-use supply chain strategy early in the drug development life cycle and carefully evaluating their single-use equipment and materials suppliers.

Reduce Contamination Risks When Storing Synthetic DNA

An alternative to traditional polyethylene bags is offering cell and gene therapy manufacturers a solution to contamination concerns regarding DNA or RNA fragments.

Transport And Storage Of Antibody Drug Conjugates

Explore the benefits of single-use technologies to enhance safety, streamline your operations, and elevate your biopharmaceutical processes as they relate to ADCs.

New Container Protects Bulk Frozen Biopharmaceuticals

Learn more about a flexible freeze container that maintains package integrity after freezing at -86 °C. (-123 °F) through its durable design, minimizing product loss due to package failure.

SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

Freezing Studies For Single-Use Solutions: Long-Term - Charter Medical

Flexible Freeze Container - W.L. Gore & Associates

NEW PODCAST EPISODE

Embracing Biotech Chaos With Memo's Erik van den Berg

Erik van den Berg is CEO and board member at Memo Therapeutics, and he's a student of biotech chaos. In fact, he's been embracing it with intention for the past 30 years. On the Business of Biotech, he walks us through the management of that chaos in specific detail. We cover it all, with van den Berg offering detailed insight into the guiding principles of navigating constant change in biotech.

FOCUS ON FILL-FINISH

FDA Issues Draft Guidance On Use-Related Risk Analysis (URRA)

The FDA released a new draft guidance, "Purpose and Content of Use-Related Risk Analyses for Drugs, Biological Products, and Combination Products," in July. The public comment period closes on Sept. 9, 2024.

FOCUS ON [FILL-FINISH - INDUSTRY INSIGHTS]

A Practical Packaging Components Checklist For Emerging Biotechs

A proactive approach to packaging development can ultimately ensure a smoother launch. Explore five key considerations in selection components for your injectable drug product.

Aseptic Filling Operations: Keep In-House Or Outsource?

Pouring millions into the infrastructure and quality systems necessary to move away from manual filling is unrealistic and detracts from your strengths in drug development.

Orphan Drug Aseptic Fill Finish, Clinical Trials, And The Impact Of Advocacy

Orphan drug development is a journey marked by challenges at every step. From patient recruitment to aseptic fill finish, overcoming hurdles is critical for bringing life-saving treatments to market.

Key Trends And Developments In Injectable Drug Formulation And Delivery

As the biopharmaceutical market continues to grow, explore the barriers facing manufacturers and how to best evaluate a drug substance's characteristics and determine the most appropriate delivery device.

FILL-FINISH SOLUTIONS

The Smallest Sterile Connector On The Market - CPC

Sterile Fill/Finish - AbbVie

Advanced Tubing Retainers: Pharma+ - Nordson MEDICAL

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