Expert Corner
Pharma Focus Asia Patient-centric Drug Delivery
As more of the world reports better access to healthcare the demand for safe effective therapeutics of all kinds will continue to escalate This broad global acceptance of pharmaceutical based healthcare has accelerated the development of more sophisticated medications to treat the unmet needs of an increasing number of patients
PHARMA LOGISTICS TRENDS
Pharma logistics is undergoing profound change throughout Asia as the ageing population drives a growing need for new pharma solutions together with scientific and technology advances that bring disruptive changes to cold chain logistics
The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from a CDMO’s Perspective
The primary change we see is that of market dynamics and rapid growth resulting in an increased complexity in the supply chain In an era of globalisation international pharmaceutical and biotech industries are faced with continuous market changes which include
EXPLORING BYOD
IS IT A CREDIBLE OPTION FOR MY STUDY?
Firstly why should sponsors consider adopting a BYOD approach over other tried and tested electronic approaches ie provisioned eCOA There is a drive towards greater patientcentricity in todays clinical trials Simplifying trial participation is a key element of this Enabling patients to use their own mobile devices or computer hardware to pro
How SMEs Can Achieve Regulatory Compliance through a Risk-Based Approach
The complexity and size of clinical trials has intensified over recent years alongside mounting costs and escalating regulatory pressures The introduction of the finalised ICH E R means that organisations across the industry are now reviewing the update to grasp its implications
The Asian Healthcare Market
Rapid growth and accompanying increasing regulations lead to the need for serialisation
Can you briefly inform us what your company does and what its service portfolio offers Vetter is an independent globally operating Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation CDMO As a solution provider to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry we specialise in the development aseptic manufacturing and final packaging of prefilled syri...
Pharmacogenomics
What do you think are currently the landmark achievements in pharmacogenomics In his State of the Union address US President Barack Obama announced the Precision Medicine Initiative Its to enable a new era of medicine through research technology and policies that empower patients researchers and providers to work together toward development of...
Pushing the Limits of Temperature Control
Transforming packaging perceptions
What is the current state of temperaturecontrolled transport Todays pharmaceutical environment has become increasingly complex with more specialty products like biologics injectable and clinical trial drugs being shipped than ever which in turn raises the stakes and the costs of mishandling There is a greater need for more sophisticated and pe...
Biologics’ Drug Delivery Systems
To begin what trends do you see in drug delivery systems for biologic drugs There are several trends that we see in drug delivery systems in general and more specifically in the fast and continuously growing biologic drug sector The first trend is the need for drug delivery systems that are patient friendly This means the development of drugs...
Contract Manufacturing in APAC
An innovative solution provider - Vetter
For our readers acquaintance with Vetter can you briefly discuss what the company does and the service portfolio it offers Vetter is a globally operating independent Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization CDMO headquartered in Ravensburg Germany We are a solution provider to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries and specialise...
