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BioNTech Unveils the BioNTainer, a Modular mRNA Vaccine Factory to Help Production in Africa

XTalks

BioNTech announced its new vaccine manufacturing approach in Africa where the company will ship modular factories, called the BioNTainer, to the continent to enable domestic production of the vaccines to help increase supplies. Related: BioNTech to Build First mRNA Vaccine Production Plant in Africa. Photo source: BioNTech.

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BioNTech introduces first modular mRNA manufacturing facility to promote scalable vaccine production in Africa

The Pharma Data

BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) has taken a next step to improve vaccine supply in Africa. The company has introduced its approach to establishing scalable vaccine production by developing and delivering turnkey mRNA manufacturing facilities based on a container solution.

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Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

Sciensano

Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. The FAMHP and Sciensano are warning about counterfeit ivermectin tablets that are being used for self-medication against COVID -19. These tablets are regularly found in postal packages to this day.

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Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2020

The Pharma Data

Becomes First Country to Approve Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford-AstraZeneca. Britain became the first country to give authorization to the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, The New York Times reported Wednesday. More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled. Shane Erickson Inc.

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Quality by design with a focus on biosimilars

Pharmaceutical Technology

For companies in the US, if the results show bioequivalence, an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) containing the results is sent to the FDA to review and potentially approve. Even minor amounts of biological contaminants in your sample could cause unwanted biological effects,” Dr Amiji says.

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Biologic Therapeutics Development, Part 1: Definition and Distinct Characteristics

Camargo

Section 351 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act defines a biological product as a “virus, therapeutic serum, toxin, antitoxin, vaccine, blood, blood component or derivative, allergenic product, or analogous product. Essentially, a biologic is a product that is produced from living organisms or that contains components of living organisms.

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Monkeypox Case Reported in the US as Virus Spreads Across Europe and North America

XTalks

Britain recently announced it will be offering the smallpox vaccine, which is 85 percent effective against monkeypox according to the World Health Organization (WHO) , to healthcare workers in the country due to the handfuls of cases being reported across Europe. Related: Malaria Vaccine a Breakthrough Success with 77 Percent Efficacy.