Evotec SE (Nasdaq:EVO), the German biotechnology company, recently succumbed to a cyberattack. Its Nasdaq shares appeared to be unaffected by the revelation, which described a IT network intrusion occurring on April 6. In a communiqué, the company said it preemptively shut down its IT systems as a result of the attack, disconnecting them from the…
California partners with manufacturer to make affordable generic insulin
The state of California has established a $50 million collaboration over a decade with the generic drug manufacturer Civica. The goal of the collaboration is to create affordable state-branded generic insulin. Qualified individuals may obtain a 10-mL vial of generic insulin for $30 or less. California plans to provide a pack containing five prefilled 3…
4 things to keep in mind when selecting beta bags
Life science products like pharmaceuticals, biologics and biosimilars that feature active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) require the safe, efficient, contamination-free, i.e., “aseptic,” handling of raw materials and finished products. Maintaining a sterile production process demands that all components used in a cleanroom or isolator be kept contaminant-free. Beta bags play a critical role in this process,…