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‘Human error’ at CDMO blamed for contamination of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

BioPharma Reporter

A probe has identified 'human errorâ at the Spanish contract development and manufacturing organization, Rovi, as the reason for the presence of metal contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses, leading to Japanese authorities withdrawing 1.6 million doses of the shot in August.

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Can J&J’s vaccine approval erase bad pharma?

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: Pharma companies, like J&J, have received criticism for engaging in illegal activities, such as providing kickbacks and bribes, knowingly shipping adulterated or contaminated drugs to pharmacies, and marketing drugs for unapproved uses. Can a COVID-19 vaccine approval suddenly erase that? Johnson & Johnson has paid $2.7

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Cyfendus Anthrax Vaccine Wins FDA Approval

XTalks

Emergent BioSolutions, a multinational specialty biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of its Cyfendus (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed, Adjuvanted) vaccine by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). What Is Anthrax? How Does Cyfendus Work?

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Prefilled syringes and vaccines: Optimising parenteral packaging for the next pandemic

Pharmaceutical Technology

When it comes to vaccines and other high-value biologics, it is essential that effective formulations go hand in hand with safe delivery. This also has clear advantages in healthcare settings, particularly when it comes to vaccines. In general, a prefilled syringe is clearly preferred for vaccines.”.

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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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This week in drug discovery (15-19 May)

Drug Discovery World

In-human studies have been initiated to test treatments for Parkinson’s disease, radioactive contamination, Dravet Syndrome, influenza and inflammatory diseases.

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How can the pharma industry address the gap in talent recruitment and development?

pharmaphorum

Training and development. Staff development and training programmes were largely on pause during the pandemic. Businesses need to ensure they prioritise the recruitment and development of staff to help ensure longevity and survival. The post How can the pharma industry address the gap in talent recruitment and development?