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Alexion snares OK for quicker-infusing Ultomiris formula—and a subQ version is on the horizon

Rare disease drugmaker Alexion has wasted no time converting patients to Ultomiris, the successor to its rare disease blockbuster Soliris. Now, it hopes to make that switch even easier with a newly approved formulation that aims to cut infusion times by 60%. 

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Inhaled antibody drug for COVID-19 clears coronavirus in animals

An inhaled neutralizing antibody cleared the novel coronavirus from infected hamsters at a far lower dose compared with other experimental monoclonal antibodies. The drug is now being developed by Aridis Pharmaceuticals and could offer a self-administered option for COVID-19 if it succeeds in human testing.

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Good vibrations: ETH Zurich scientists tap ultrasound for targeted drug delivery to the brain

Researchers at ETH Zurich say they’ve developed a new method for concentrating and releasing drugs in the brain. With a promising rat trial under their belts, the scientists think their lipid-ultrasound system could eventually be used to deliver safer treatments for mental health and neurological disorders, as well as cancers.

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3M spinoff Kindeva Drug Delivery plots new Minnesota operations center

3M spinoff Kindeva Drug Delivery is expanding its St. Paul, Minnesota, operations, with plans to break ground on a 136,000-square-foot operations center in the city's Woodbury area. The site, pegged to receive state funding, will boast a distribution center and light industrial area.

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Sunovion focuses on Kynmobi's easy dosing as it launches into crowded Parkinson's market

Can Sunovion cast Kynmobi as a more convenient alternative for Parkinson’s disease symptom treatment in an already crowded market? That’s the strategy, as Kynmobi launches with an easy dosing message.

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The top 10 takeover targets in biopharma

Most if not all large-cap pharma and biotech companies are still in need of business development as they work to rebalance their operations. Cancer, rare disease, and to a lesser extent central nervous system players are targets that match up most closely with prospective buyers.

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Gene and cell therapy organizations are asked to balance the need for rapid clinical progression and stringent quality expectations throughout development. In this document, Aldevron provides an in-depth look at preparing for plasmid manufacturing based on our years of experience.

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eBook: CMC Considerations for Successful Early Drug Development

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Learn how to safeguard supply, improve distribution and reduce program costs and risks

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Learn how the right data capture solution can prompt the patient to follow the correct procedures and automatically sort the responses, according to protocol.

Whitepaper: Research Reveals New Launch Standards for First-to-launch Pharma and Biotech Companies

While COVID-19 has shifted the rules of the healthcare industry, research shows there was already progress on changes being made for how pharma companies are launching products.

Whitepaper: 16 Biopharma Leaders Tell How COVID-19 Will Change Customer Engagement

Senior executives from 16 biopharma companies share their thoughts on how COVID-19 will change how the industry engages with its customers.

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Whitepaper: Achieving a Successful Drug Product Technology Transfer

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Pharmaceutical and biotech companies are spending years developing drugs or promising new biologics, all with the hopes of saving or enhancing patients’ lives. It’s a “race to the finish” in some cases, and the quicker a company can get its product to patients, the better.

Whitepaper: The Art of Recognizing Clinical Supply Risk Factors

In a BioPharma Dive industry survey, planning and forecasting were identified as top concerns for trial sponsors. In response to this need, the CSM team at Catalent has developed a methodology for identifying, evaluating, and proactively managing the inherent risks involved in clinical trial supply chain management.

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