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Delivers up-to-date industry news on topics like drug approvals, product recalls, company expansions and acquisitions, market trends for all OSD forms, as well as excipients, packaging and supply chain issues. Monitors market trends in specific drug categories as well as in supplements/nutraceuticals. Provides updates on clinical trials. Includes alerts about new or upcoming regulatory issues.

  • Upsher-Smith Adds Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Capsules to Product Line

    May 24, 2023
    Upsher-Smith announced the launch of Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP 10 mg. The company now offers the product in tablet and capsule forms. read more
  • Roquette Debuts Plant-Based Excipient

    May 24, 2023
    Roquette, a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients manufacturer, announced the launch of PEARLITOL® ProTec, a plant-based co-processed blend of mannitol and maize starch. read more
  • FDA Approves First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19 in Adults

    May 29, 2023
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the oral antiviral Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged for oral use) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death. Paxlovid is the fourth drug—and first oral antiviral ... read more
  • Janssen Submits NDA for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment

    May 31, 2023
    The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval of an investigational single tablet combination therapy of macitentan 10mg and tadalafil 40mg (M/T STCT) for the long-term treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (... read more
  • Cambrex Opens Q1 Scientific Facility in Belgium

    May 31, 2023
    Cambrex, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing drug substance, drug product, and analytical services, opening its new Q1 Scientific facility in Belgium and announced the signing of a new commercial agreement with QUALIblood, a Belgium-based contract research organization supporting pharmaceutical companies, ... read more
  • Spirulina Market Thriving in Europe

    May 31, 2023
    The Europe spirulina market is expected to reach $156.61M by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.3% from 2023 to 2030, while in terms of volume, the market is expected to reach 8,308.8 tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030, according to a report from Research & Markets. read more
  • Wilson Tool Announces CEO Transition

    June 02, 2023
    Wilson Tool International, who manufacturers punch and die components in the tableting industry (among others) announced Paul Johnson as new chief executive officer. He will replace Brian Robinson, who will be retiring in the fall of 2023. read more
  • Greater Health Awareness Boosting Amino Acid Supplements

    June 07, 2023
    The global amino acid in dietary supplements market was valued at $25.1B in 2022 and is expected to expand to $65.5B by 2030, at a CAGR of 11.10% during the forecast period 2023-2030, according to a report by Research & Markets. read more
  • Pea Protein Powder Gains a Nutraceutical Foothold

    June 07, 2023
    The global pea protein market is projected to reach $4.7B by 2030, expanding at 12.0% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research. read more
  • Lactobacillus Acidophilus Probiotics Market Expansion Projected

    June 08, 2023
    The lactobacillus acidophilus probiotics market was worth $2.60B in 2022 and is projected to reach $5.25B by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period, according to a report by Growth Market Reports. read more
  • Health Concerns, Lifestyle Choices, Boosting Multivitamin Market

    June 12, 2023
    The global multivitamin market size was $1.63 billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass $2.72B–expanding at a CAGR of 5.9% by the end of 2031, according to a study by Growth Market Reports. read more
  • Health Canada Approves US-Based GMP Psilocybin Supplier

    June 12, 2023
    Apex Labs announced Health Canada approval of the company's secondary US-based supplier of good manufacturing practices (GMP) psilocybin active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in addition to its existing primary Canadian-based supplier. read more
  • Empty Capsule Demand Sees Continued Global Growth

    June 13, 2023
    The global empty capsules market was valued at $2.27B in 2022, driven by the increasing demand for capsule-based pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products across the globe, according to a report by Research & Markets. The market size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period of 2023-2031 to achieve a value of $4.17B by 2031,... read more
  • Vetter Demonstrates Cuts in CO2 Emissions, Electric Consumption

    June 14, 2023
    Vetter, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), released its sustainability report–showing reduction in electricity consumption and CO2 emissions per euro of gross value added compared to the previous year. read more
  • Pharma R&D Driving Packaging Growth

    June 14, 2023
    The global pharmaceutical packaging market is estimated to grow by $48,889M from 2022 to 2027 at a CAGR of 8.44%, according to a report by Technavio. read more