Newsletter | April 29, 2025

04.29.25 -- Small Molecule CDMOs: Recent Consolidation And Expansion Developments

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Webinar: Navigating Regulatory Shifts: EU GMP Annex 1 and USP 382

Join our webinar to explore how to build a robust, evolving Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) aligned with EU GMP Annex 1 and upcoming USP <382> standards. Experts from West—Dr. Ana Kuschel, Todd Jasinski, and Daria Miller—will share insights on supplier alignment, risk mitigation, and fostering a quality-driven culture to help manufacturers meet regulatory expectations and enhance patient safety. Click here to learn more.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Balancing Biologic Limitations For An Enhanced Injection Experience

Discover an innovative sTW needle design reduces injection force and pain, enhancing comfort and ease for chronic patients while promoting long-term adherence through improved injection experiences.

Manufacturing Challenges With High Concentration Biologics

Explore key process operations, some of the challenges in manufacturing high-concentration biologics, and factors to consider for process optimization.

Opportunities In Preclinical Development

Every domain produces critical data and this data and contexual information should be captured and managed in the most effective and robust manner.

Unpacking FDA's Final Rule To Regulate LDTs

Examine how the FDA's rule redefines diagnostic testing by classifying laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices to ensure stricter oversight and consistent standards for safety and efficacy.

Multi-Agitator High-Shear Mixing System Assists In CMC Dispersions

Conventional agitators are unable to create the fluid circulation necessary to disperse 4%+ powdered CMC dispersions. The consequence of insufficient agitation is the formation of non-dispersed lumps.

Considerations To Purchasing Low-Cost Manufacturing Equipment

No one can deny the cannabis industry is one to watch. Learn how used process and packaging equipment for the marijuana and CBD industry can fill a growing need for manufacturing equipment.

Biological Indicators - Identification And Purification

In this session, join an expert as they walk you through the purity testing process and explain identification methods for biological indicators to help end users.

Thermal Analysis In The Pharmaceutical Industry

Thermal analysis techniques provide valuable insights into pharmaceutical material properties to ensure compatibility, stability, and quality control in drug development and production processes.

Efficient Blending Of Viscous Solutions In Bioprocessing

Efficiency in bioprocessing and achieving rapid mixing across various viscosities is crucial for consistent biopharmaceutical product quality. Uncover more about the benefits of this mixer.

Increasing Spray Drying Throughput For Brick Dust Compounds

‘Brick dust’ compounds require additional steps if spray drying is to yield a commercially attractive process. See how three enabling technologies are designed to improve drug solubility.

Softgel Formulation: Addressing Stability, Shelf-Life, And Bioavailability

A CDMO that has expertise and resources in softgel formulation can help companies address stability issues, improve drug bioavailability, or ensure compliance with regulations.

How To Secure A Sustainable Supply Of API

How can pharma companies secure the supply of vital APIs and intermediates and maintain consistent manufacturing costs? These steps minimize supply chain insecurity in a rapidly changing market.

Improving Medical Device Sustainability

Product design, production methods, and supply chain can be leveraged to positively impact sustainability through effective planning.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Small Molecule CDMOs: Recent Consolidation And Expansion Developments

The small molecule contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) sector continues to expand in 2025. As the small molecule CDMO landscape expands, it is still fragmented, driving both M&A and big capital projects to get ahead.

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The Advantages Of Creating A Workflow When Monitoring A Cleanroom

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