Newsletter | November 6, 2025

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Multifactorial Disease Models: De-Risking Topical Formulation Development

Traditional drug models fail to predict performance in human skin. Advanced, multifactorial ex vivo disease models directly address infection to significantly de-risk formulation development.

Benefits Of Outsourcing To An Integrated CDMO

Streamlining development through an integrated CDMO can reduce risk and improve quality. Discover why specialized expertise in linker chemistry is key to overcoming the complexity of ADC manufacturing.

Contamination Control Strategies: Comparing Cleanrooms, RABS, Isolators

Sterile manufacturing relies on three main contamination control strategies: cleanrooms, RABS, and isolators. Understand how each system compares in sterility assurance and operational flexibility.

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Pfizer Strengthens Obesity Foothold With Metsera Acquisition

After discouraging efforts to bring two oral obesity drugs to market—danuglipron and lotiglipron—this acquisition launches Pfizer back into the obesity therapeutic game.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Aseptic Extrusion: Preventing Contamination And Ensuring Product Sterility

Discover the critical process considerations and custom engineering required to handle temperature-sensitive and high-viscosity pharmaceutical materials.

Not All Manufacturing Automation Is Created Equal

Learn how outcome-based automation helps life sciences manufacturers reduce risk, improve performance, and drive measurable results—by aligning tools with business goals.

Flexibility And Capability In Pre-Filled Syringes: The Future Of PFS

Outlined here are the benefits of PFS and how they relate to the delivery of drugs, how SARS-CoV-2 could be fueling an explosive increase in PFS demand, and how partnering with a CDMO is the key.

The Benefits Of Automating Your Requirements Traceability Matrix

The Requirements Traceability Matrix ensures every system requirement is verified through testing, supporting compliance, reducing risk, and strengthening validation efforts across development.

From Powder To Particles With Jet Milling

Gain valuable insights into the jet milling process and Quality by Design approach for inhalation drug delivery and their potential applications in drug development.

Common Tablet Defects And The Importance Of Blending

Explore how to minimize tablet defects like picking, sticking, and capping, as well as common issues and the critical role of blending in achieving quality tablets.

Formulating Better ASDs And mAbs: Advances In Applied Nanotechnology

Watch to find out more about new data on nanotechnology formulations for multiple dose forms and routes of delivery, including oral, long-acting injectables, inhalation, and ophthalmic.

Sample Preparation Automation For Immunosuppressant Drug Analysis

See how automated sample prep for immunosuppressant drug analysis improves accuracy, reduces contamination, and streamlines LC-MS/MS workflows.

N-1 Perfusion High Inoculum Fed-Batch For Reduced COGS

Uncover a company that tripled productivity and cut costs by optimizing its seed train process to achieve major gains without infrastructure expansion.

Proven Strategies For GxP Compliance And Inspection Readiness

Struggling with data integrity challenges? Discover proven strategies for GxP compliance and inspection readiness in this essential webinar. Learn to build a robust framework and avoid common pitfalls.

Precision Powder-In-Capsule Micro-Dosing Accelerates Drug Development

Precision powder microdosing makes it possible to quickly get formulations to the clinic, saving time, money, and use of limited APIs.

High Power Mixing At Large Scale: An Overview Of A Magnetic Mixer System

Examine the advantages of 2000 and 3000 L single-use mixing systems and experimental results demonstrating their capacity to deliver high power at large scales and flexibility for use at lower volumes.

Analytical Tools To Address The Development Of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

GLP-1 receptor agonists are revolutionizing therapeutics beyond diabetes. Review analytical innovations that ensure safety and efficacy as these peptides expand into multiple treatments.

A Smarter Strategy For Optimizing Oncology Drug Products

John McDermott, VP of Scientific Consulting, shares insights on the benefits of evaluating targeted oncology molecules in healthy volunteers and applying an effective platform to accelerate optimization.

Orally Disintegrating Tablet (ODT) Vs. Standard Tablets (ST)

Discover how ODT compares against standard oral tablets, how the same molecule can produce a different outcome when utilizing ODT, and the findings from over 20 published studies.

Driving Seamless Tech Transfer Of Multiple Projects Within A Short Timeline

Learn how we were able to provide seamless technology transfers and uninterrupted production to deliver critical therapies efficiently and reliably to patients.

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