Featured Editorial

51. New 'WEE' Urgency Raised As FDA Requires DSCSA EDDS Interoperability 6/28/2024

    A June meeting showed industry is struggling to meet the DSCSA's November deadline. Eligible companies might find relief in an FDA waivers and exemptions program.

52. Strategies To Tackle CAR-T Product Challenges 6/24/2024

    This article describes strategies for scaling up production of CAR-T products, including the hub model, bedside model, innovation of process strategy, and more.

53. Chugai's Race To Zero Emissions At UK4 In Tokyo 6/21/2024

    Chugai's sustainable model led the construction of a new DS/DP manufacturing site, UK4, in Tokyo. The company focused on eliminating three key emissions sources.

54. Have We Got Novel Drug Production And Compliance Timelines All Wrong? 6/13/2024

    Drug developers might want to consider longer-term approaches to meeting manufacturing and regulatory requirements.

55. Digitalized Drug Forecasting Minimizes Waste In Clinical Trial Supply Chain 6/5/2024

    Why should pharma companies strive for more sustainable clinical trials? And how can digitalizing drug forecasting reduce waste in the supply chain? J&J Innovative Medicine's Kristel Rens explains.

56. New Guide Tackles Best Practices For Making Allogeneic Cell Therapies 6/3/2024

    The ISPE sought to accelerate guideline development for allogeneic cell therapy. This discussion digs into some of the bigger themes in its recent guide.

57. FDA's Draft Guidance On Safety Testing Of Human Allogeneic Cells For Use In Cell-Based Therapies 5/24/2024

    This article provides a summary and analysis of the FDA's new draft guidance, Safety Testing of Human Allogeneic Cells Expanded for Use in Cell-Based Medical Products. The public comment period ends July 29.

58. Understanding FDA's Draft Guidance On Human- And Animal-Derived Materials In The Manufacture Of Cell & Gene Therapy Products 5/23/2024

    FDA has released the new draft guidance for industry, Considerations for the Use of Human- and Animal-Derived Materials in the Manufacture of Cellular and Gene Therapy and Tissue-Engineered Medical Products. This article provides a summary — and shares what is shocking about the guidance.

59. 7 Steps To Accelerate Biopharma Manufacturing Processes 5/21/2024

    Now more than ever, manufacturing capability can make or break success. To navigate the challenges, small biopharma companies must adopt these strategic approaches.

60. Adapting Clinical Supply Strategies Through The Phases 5/17/2024

    Phase-appropriate logistics are essential to manage resources efficiently, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure timely delivery.