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Updated Oct 13, 2026

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Phio Pharmaceuticals Completes First Commercial-Scale cGMP Batch of PH-762 Drug Substance Ahead of Phase 2b

Phio Pharmaceuticals releases first commercial-scale cGMP batch of PH-762 API, supporting Phase 2b trial initiation targeted for Q1 2027.

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Phio Pharmaceuticals Completes First Commercial-Scale cGMP Batch of PH-762 Drug Substance Ahead of Phase 2b
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Lonza Signs Exclusive Deal with Qurient to Advance Dual-Payload ADC Cancer Therapies

Lonza's exclusive deal with Qurient targets dual-payload ADC manufacturing, raising containment and process validation demands for CDMO operators.

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Lonza Signs Exclusive Deal with Qurient to Advance Dual-Payload ADC Cancer Therapies
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Perceptive Discovery Partners With Nucleus RadioPharma, Accelerate Radiopharmaceutical Development

Perceptive Discovery and Nucleus RadioPharma formalize a referral partnership to streamline radiopharmaceutical programs across the development continuum.

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Perceptive Discovery Partners With Nucleus RadioPharma, Accelerate Radiopharmaceutical Development
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Zydus and Formycon Secure FDA Acceptance for First Pembrolizumab Biosimilar

FDA accepts the first biosimilar BLA referencing pembrolizumab, filed jointly by Zydus and Formycon, opening the regulatory pathway for PD-1 biosimilars.

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Zydus and Formycon Secure FDA Acceptance for First Pembrolizumab Biosimilar
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Dr. Reddy's FTO-11 Plant Receives Two FDA Form 483 Observations After Andhra Pradesh Inspection

Dr. Reddy's FTO-11 site in Andhra Pradesh received two FDA Form 483 observations, raising inspection-readiness questions for Indian pharma exporters.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 12, 2026Read more
Dr. Reddy's FTO-11 Plant Receives Two FDA Form 483 Observations After Andhra Pradesh Inspection
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Cadila Pharmaceuticals Appoints Nirav Gandhi as President Amid US Market Push

Cadila Pharmaceuticals appoints Nirav Gandhi as President, a move with implications for GMP compliance and US market regulatory strategy.

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Cadila Pharmaceuticals Appoints Nirav Gandhi as President Amid US Market Push
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FDA Updates Phase 1 IND FAQ, Clarifying Clinical Hold Triggers and Nonclinical Data Requirements

FDA's updated Phase 1 IND FAQ clarifies clinical hold triggers, nonclinical data requirements, and IND exemption criteria for first-in-human submissions.

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FDA Updates Phase 1 IND FAQ, Clarifying Clinical Hold Triggers and Nonclinical Data Requirements
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FDA Approves Hovilpri for Immunocompromised Adults with Treatment-Resistant HSV Lesions

FDA approves Hovilpri (pritelivir) for immunocompromised adults with HSV lesions resistant to standard antivirals, backed by a Phase 3 superiority trial.

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FDA Approves Hovilpri for Immunocompromised Adults with Treatment-Resistant HSV Lesions
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CPHI Pharma Awards 2026 winners announced in Milan

CPHI Pharma Awards 2026 honours winners across 15 categories for innovation in drug development, manufacturing, sustainability, supply chain, and leadership.

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CPHI Pharma Awards 2026 winners announced in Milan
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SPI Pharma Unveils New Brand Identity and Formulation Focus

SPI Pharma unveils new brand identity and tagline, reinforcing its focus on formulation innovation ahead of CPHI Worldwide 2026.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 6, 2026Read more
SPI Pharma Unveils New Brand Identity and Formulation Focus
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Dec Group Showcases Breakthrough Technologies for Aseptic Processing, Lyophilization and Bioprocessing at CPHI Milan 2026

Dec Group will showcase Rheofreed®, DecFill® XP, single-use bioreactor and PTS powder transfer technologies at CPHI Milan 2026.

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Dec Group Showcases Breakthrough Technologies for Aseptic Processing, Lyophilization and Bioprocessing at CPHI Milan 2026