Kite, a Gilead Company (Nasdaq: GILD), today announced plans for a new 67,000-square-foot facility in Oceanside, California, dedicated to the development and manufacturing of viral vectors, a critical starting material in the production of cell therapies.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries announced the U.S. launch of Ezallor Sprinkle (rosuvastatin) capsules for the treatment of three types of elevated lipid disorders in people who have difficulty swallowing, a problem that is estimated to affect approximately 30-35% of long-term care residents.
US-based healthcare firm Nexus Pharmaceuticals is set to construct a new sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, US.
Fresenius Kabi has announced tthe immediate availability in the US of Levothyroxine Sodium Injection Solution in 100mcg per 5mL, 200 mcg per 5mL and 500mcg per 5mL single-dose vials.
Sandoz has announced the launch of the generic oncology medicine gefitinib indicated for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with activating mutations of EGFR-TK, which is recommended by ESMO as first-line treatment.
Swiss drugmaker Novartis has completed the acquisition of dry eye drug Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% from Takeda for $3.4bn (£2.6bn) upfront in cash.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) is planning to divest Celgene’s psoriasis drug Otezla (apremilast), in a bid to expedite the process of merger with Celgene.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/ml Single-Dose Ampules, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione) Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/ml, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
Gamida Cell and Lonza announced that the companies have entered into a strategic manufacturing agreement.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Upsher-Smith Laboratories, pursuant to which Dr. Reddy’s would sell its US and select territory rights for ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and TOSYMRA (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg (formerly referred to as “DFN-02”), which are commercialized through its wholly owned subsidiary, Promius Pharma.
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