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How API CMOs can improve containment capabilities without facility acquisition

Pharmaceutical Technology

According to GlobalData analysis, specialist small molecule API capabilities such as containment or controlled substances are driving large contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) to acquire facilities. Flexible containment solutions for potent APIs. Partnering with containment experts.

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The rising importance of containment in small molecule drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Manufacturing these highly potent and often cytotoxic drugs introduces many risks for operators and the environment. Cross-contamination of standard products with highly potent ones is another key concern. Many companies are now prioritising investments in containment systems, GlobalData research shows.

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A winning combination: The benefits of micronization and containment in a single installation

Pharmaceutical Technology

This, coupled with small pharma companies being unable to acquire or access containment capabilities in-house, means that the demand for innovative specialized small molecule capabilities remains high. Premium specialized equipment is necessary because high containment facilities call for the separation of the operator from the product.

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API landscape in 2022: Drivers and solutions for small molecules

Pharmaceutical Technology

Research by GlobalData (Contract Small Molecule API Manufacturing Industry by the Numbers – 2021 Edition) shows that containment facilities are in high demand as the use of cytotoxic drugs continues to grow. This suggests a move towards high-value specialised manufacturing. Containment challenges.

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Small molecule API: Shining a spotlight on new innovations in milling

Pharmaceutical Technology

The ingredients used in these drugs are high potency, even at small doses, and pose a risk to both human health and cross-contamination with other drugs in a manufacturing environment. Currently mostly outsourced, there are signs that CMOs are beginning to make investments in containment capabilities, to capture emerging opportunities.

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Outsourcing Biologics Fill Finish Manufacturing : Streamlining the Production Process for Biopharmaceutical Companies

Roots Analysis

Additionally, the fill finish manufacturing of biologics is a critical step in the production of biopharmaceuticals as it requires well-equipped facilities with adequate sterile filling and packaging lines to ensure sterility of the product while filling into the final containers.

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HPAPIs – Current Interest of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Roots Analysis

Considerations of Handling High Potency Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients HPAPIs have difficult handling requirements which require various measures to be taken into consideration such as primary containment measures and secondary containment solutions. Secondary containment strategy include personnel training and awareness programs.