Pfizer-BioNTech jab granted EUA for adolescent use
Marks the first US Covid vaccine authorized for this age group
Aenova bolsters fill-and-finish capabilities
New sterile production area at Italy facility aims to benefit biologics manufacturing, such as BSL vaccines
BioNTech establishes regional hub in Singapore
Company also plans to design a manufacturing site for future mRNA vaccines and therapeutics
Catalent acquires Promethera subsidiary to further pDNA manufacturing
Will use new facility in Belgium for commercial production of plasmid DNA
Pfizer, BioNTech apply for full FDA vaccine approval
Data will be provided on a rolling basis, as the companies receive the latest numbers
B Medical Systems partners with Kuehne+Nagel on distribution center
Luxembourg-based manufacturer attributes increase in demand to the current pandemic
Lonza steps up production arsenal, to upgrade capacity in US and Europe
CDMO giant invests nearly $1 billion in Switzerland and New Hampshire sites
Pharma prices and patents under attack
The drive for “vaccine equity” around the world is strengthening efforts to limit patent protections on innovative drugs and vaccines to combat Covid
Aixial acquires Cmed Group
Purchase of technology-powered CRO grows Aixial's offerings in clinical operations and product development
Moderna revamps its manufacturing tech center
Renovation more than doubles size of Massachusetts facility
Global drug spending projected to hit $1.6 trillion in 2025
Forecast does not include spending on Covid-19 vaccines, according to IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science study
IATA unveils latest air freight data
Report shows that air cargo demand is at a record high
Syneos and Komodo Health expand data alliance
“Lab to Life” partnership aims to better analyze clinical, real-world and commercial data
Model N, GPI form global pricing collaboration
Partnership eyes data-powered insights around international pricing and market access decision-making
Moderna reaches supply agreement with Gavi: 500 million doses in the pipeline for nations with less access
Includes initial 34 million doses to be delivered in quarter four
As demand for temperature-controlled shipping marches on, American Airlines virtually doubles cold-chain capacity
After extensive testing of packaging, American Airlines Cargo expands pharma service capabilities
Catalent, Stirling Ultracold expand their cold-chain arrangement
Stirling to become the preferred provider of ULT storage across Catalent’s business units
Moderna to rev up vaccine supply to up to 3 billion doses by 2022
Company also says that drug substance manufacturing can double at its facilities
SecurCapital acquires Texas 3PL provider
Deal gives avenue for investment firm to expand pharma distribution reach
Gilead to assist Indian manufacturers with remdesivir production
As India Covid cases continue to spike, biotech company will provide resources to help boost local manufacturing
AavantiBio, Catalent team up on AAV manufacturing for rare genetic diseases
Partnership will begin with tackling Friedreich’s ataxia, then extend to other gene transfer therapies
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OptimizeRx grows omnichannel point-of-care reach
Platform partnerships aim to unlock new ways for pharma to engage with HCPs and patients
Sanofi will help produce Moderna’s Covid vaccine
Intends to provide fill-and-finish services for up to 200 million doses
Ergomed’s pharmacovigilance business sets up shop in Japan
The CRO establishes new legal entity and regional office in Tokyo
BMS to construct cell therapy manufacturing facility in the Netherlands
Leiden site will be the company's fifth such facility, and first in Europe
New device joins efforts in cold chain visibility of vaccines and other pharma shipments
CalAmp smart tracking tool can collect environmental data on assets in temperatures as low as -20ºC
HDA offers recruiting/placement assistance for cargo security professionals
Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition (PCSC) adds to its advisory services
White House seeks funding boost for medical research, disease tracking
Proposal also points to need for further resource investment to “enhance” FDA operations
Fake doses spotlight unique distribution-chain risks for Covid vaccines
Pfizer is working with local law enforcement to counter the threat
