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Modifier gene therapy – clinical development and manufacturing considerations

European Pharmaceutical Review

Ocugen plans to expand the OCU400 clinical trial in the second half of 2024 to include patients with LCA, contingent on favourable results from the Phase I/II study and alignment with regulatory agencies. To date, six patients with Stargardt disease have been dosed in the Phase I/II clinical trial.

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Why small particles matter: Manufacturing and micro-material contamination

Pharmaceutical Technology

To protect patient safety and reduce recall risks, drug manufacturers must reduce particle contamination sources wherever possible.

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Hospitals and Medical Device Manufacturers Must Work Together on Cybersecurity

MedCity News

Greater collaboration among healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and lawmakers and regulators will lead to predictability and consistency in cybersecurity management. Together, we can make even greater strides toward patient safety and a more secure and sustainable healthcare system.

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Do patients care about accelerated approval drugs?

World of DTC Marketing

Accelerated Approval allows for early access to drugs and biologics based on initial evidence of safety and effectiveness, while confirmatory studies required to verify clinical benefits are ongoing. Do patients care? The program was codified into law under the Food and Drug Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) in 2012.

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UK medical cannabis manufacturer granted GMP registration

European Pharmaceutical Review

The first good manufacturing practice (GMP) registration of a UK pharmaceutical facility for high Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) has been granted since the legalisation of medical cannabis in 2018. Thus, the MHRA’s approval supports improved regulation of medical cannabis manufacturing.

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Why is microbiological testing in medical device manufacturing important?

European Pharmaceutical Review

This approach can also help determine the appropriate manufacturing processes, sterilisation methods, and maintenance procedures. Importantly, they identify potential sources of microbial contamination and assess their risk to patients. Medical devices are essential tools for diagnosing, monitoring and treating a variety of conditions.

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Eli Lilly reveals plans for new high-tech parenteral manufacturing site

European Pharmaceutical Review

billion parenteral (injectable) manufacturing site in Alzey, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. This includes automation and high-speed manufacturing lines. With the planned additional manufacturing facility in Alzey, the company will operate a total of six manufacturing sites in Europe.