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FDA Approves First Generic of Symbicort to Treat Asthma and COPD

The Pharma Data

Agency Supports Development of Complex Generic Drug-Device Combination Product to Improve Competition and Access to More Affordable Medicines. This complex generic drug-device combination product, which is a metered-dose inhaler, should not be used to treat acute asthma attacks. Today, the U.S.

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Meiji Seika Pharma Sets up a New Subsidiary in the US

The Pharma Data

for expanding activities in the US with its initial focus on facilitating clinical development. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (3) President: Yasushi Miyazawa (4) Scope of business: Clinical research and development (5) Paid in capital: US$100,000. (2) Location: 500 Frank W.

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Novartis’ Sandoz Launches Biosimilars Awareness Campaign to Improve Biosimilars Adoption Worldwide

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Novartis’ biosimilars and generics drug division Sandoz has announced a new global campaign called ‘Act4Biosimilars’ to help raise awareness about biosimilars and increase their adoption by at least 30 percent in over 30 countries by the year 2030. Related: Cyltezo Becomes First FDA-Approved Interchangeable Humira Biosimilar.

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Five Trends in Contract Drug Manufacturing Organisations

Pharmaceutical Technology

For pharma and biotech companies, there are many advantages to partnering with a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMO): they can access more specialized knowledge, state-of-the-art equipment, and qualified staff, as well as reduce their total cost of ownership, all while maintaining speed to market.

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Top 30 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends

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is a global pharmaceutical company, working across both developed and emerging markets. They are committed to capitalizing on growth opportunities primarily through the advancement of their own product pipeline and constantly improving their existing products, as well as through business development activities. Pfizer Inc.

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‘Right shoring’ API production in Europe

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the 1990s, generic pharmaceutical companies in the European Union (EU) offshored the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) primarily to China. Only 25% of API production for generic drugs took place in Europe in 2020, according to a November 2022 Medicines for Europe report.