Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp. received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the medical device maker ‘s manufacturing facility in Boston.

Novartis agreed to sell selected portions of its Sandoz U.S. portfolio, specifically the Sandoz U.S. dermatology business and generic U.S. oral solids portfolio, to Aurobindo Pharma USA for $900 million in cash plus $100 million in potential earn-outs.

This whitepaper assesses the current state of the large molecule sector, and how it may be able to learn from the small molecule industry in terms of its supply chain support infrastructure, as well as its acquisition of staff and the adoption of PAT.

It’s not hard to see how precision medicine will re-make the world of research and development and manufacturing and distribution for pharmaceutical and medical product companies. But it will make new demands on the supply chains of these organizations.

SAB Therapeutics announced its first-in-human trial of new immunotherapy approach has shown efficacy in antibiotic-resistant bacteria based on a recent paper published online in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Biotechnology company Seattle Genetics Inc. today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to purchase Bristol-Myers Squibb’s pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Bothell, Washington.

While data help manufacturers fix plant-floor problems and trace quality issues to their source, it also can prevent recalls. Why not proactively use data to attain an end-to-end view of operations so that product quality can be ensured while reducing recalls?

The white paper explores trends and market forces affecting organized provider groups (OPGs) and identifies opportunities for pharmaceutical manufacturers to partner with OPGs to develop mutually beneficial programs addressing areas of shared interest.

Overall, the prospects for the sector remain strong, linked to the expected growth in healthcare. There is a strong case for investment in particular segments, subject to appropriate valuation and due diligence. This report highlights some of the trends that should be in the minds of CEOs, CFOs and investors.