More than 20 billion dollars worth of biopharmaceuticals are scheduled to go off-patent by 2006. Given the strong political impetus and the development of technological tools that can answer the questions regulatory authorities may raise, it is inevitable that the FDA and EMEA will allow biogeneric or biosimilar products. Even with all the regulato

Since 1972, which marks the invention of recombinant engineering, more than 500 therapeutic proteins have been approved for clinical use. Today, biological drugs constitute almost 70% of all new drugs and have a biological origin. The first edition of this book dealt with biosimilars, and this edition (i.e., the second edition) focuses on new drugs, yet limits to therapeutic proteins. Newer technologies for drug development represent the updated topics in the book and include repur-posing, AI- driven identification of newer designs, novel expression systems, manufacturing using these systems, rapidly changing regulatory pathways, and legal hurdles. This edition discusses how to identify, develop, manufacture, and take multibillion dollar products to market within the shortest possible time. Features: Complete and thorough coverage of the regulatory and technological challenges of developing generic therapeutic proteins Comprehensive, discovery to market, newer technologies, regulatory planning and IP hurdles are included that are not found elsewhere Expanded volume that must be in the hands of every company interested in biological drugs, including the mRNA-based biopharmaceutical companies fast appearing on the market Discusses how to identify, develop, manufacture, and take multibillion dollar products to market in the shortest possible time Renowned author and entrepreneur in the field of drug discovery and production

More than 20 billion dollars worth of biopharmaceuticals are scheduled to go off-patent by 2006. Given the strong political impetus and the development of technological tools that can answer the questions regulatory authorities may raise, it is inevitable that the FDA and EMEA will allow biogeneric or biosimilar products. Even with all the regulatory wrinkles yet to be ironed out, generic or similar biological products are soon to become a reality. Handbook of Biogeneric Therapeutic Proteins is the first book to review and analyze the status of biotechnology, regulatory environment, manufacturing methodologies, testing requirements and intellectual property issues. The book provides complete and thorough coverage of the regulatory and technological challenges of developing generic therapeutic proteins and how to prepare detailed regulatory and manufacturing plans and policies. The author includes information on establishing a manufacturing system, securing regulatory approval, and setting up facilities to manufacture raw materials and prepare finished products. He also supplies details about the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) section of the FDA's New Drug Application for Biological Products. In brief, the book supplies everything a manufacturer would need to plan the development of biogeneric products and complete the process of regulatory filing. Waiting for the FDA to issue guidelines is a mistake. The scramble to catch up could leave your company way behind in the game. Your organization needs to begin developing and characterizing genetically modified cells now and to complete initial GMP production runs through a CRO to get ready for the newer testing the FDA might impose. Packed with tables and figures that provide speedy access to precise, timely data, including full formulation details on all FDA approved biological product, this book contains a broad range of resource materials about suppliers, manufacturers, and testing facilities. These features combined with the author's hands-on, practical approach give you the edge you need.

Preformulation studies are the physical, chemical, and biological studies needed to characterize a drug substance for enabling the proper design of a drug product, whereas the effectiveness of a drug product is determined during the formulation studies phase. Though the two disciplines overlap in practice, each is a significantly distinct phase of new drug development. Entirely focused on preformulation principles, this fully revised and updated Handbook of Preformulation: Chemical, Biological, and Botanical Drugs, Second Edition provides detailed descriptions of preformulation methodologies, gives a state-of-the-art description of each technique, and lists the currently available tools useful in providing a comprehensive characterization of a new drug entity. Features: Addresses the preformulation studies of three different types of new active entities - chemical, biological, and botanical, which is the latest established class of active ingredient classified by the FDA Illustrates the activities comprised in preformulation studies and establishes a method of tasking for drug development projects Includes extensive flow charts for characterization decision making Gives extensive theoretical treatment of principles important for testing dissolution, solubility, stability, and solid state characterization Includes over 50% new material

Before now, biological systems could only be expressed in terms of linear relationships, however, as knowledge grows and new techniques of analysis on biological systems is made available, we are realizing the non-linearity of these systems. The concepts and techniques of nonlinear analysis allow for more realistic and accurate models in science. The Future of Pharmaceuticals: A Nonlinear Analysis provides an opportunity to understand the non-linearity of biological systems and its application in various areas of science, primarily pharmaceutical sciences. This book will benefit professionals in pharmaceutical industries, academia, and policy who are interested in an entirely new approach to how we will treat disease in the future. Key Features: Addresses a new approach of nonlinear analysis. Applies a theory of projection to chalk out the future, instead of basing on linear evolution. Provides an opportunity to better understand the non-linearity in biological systems and its applications in various areas of science, primarily pharmaceutical sciences. Helps change the thought process for those looking for answers to their questions which they do not find in the linear relationship approach. Encourages a broader perspective for the creative process of drug development.

The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulations, Third Edition: Volume One, Compressed Solid Products is an authoritative and practical guide to the art and science of formulating drugs for commercial manufacturing. With thoroughly revised and expanded content, this first volume of a six-volume set, compiles data from FDA new drug applications, patent applications, and other sources of generic and proprietary formulations to cover the broad spectrum of GMP formulations and issues in using these formulations in a commercial setting. A must-have collection for pharmaceutical manufacturers, educational institutions, and regulatory authorities, this is an excellent platform for drug companies to benchmark their products and for generic companies to formulate drugs coming off patent.

As the generic pharmaceutical industry continues to grow and thrive, so does the need to conduct adequate, efficient bioequivalence studies. In recent years, there have been significant changes to the statistical models for evaluating bioequivalence. In addition, advances in the analytical technology used to detect drug and metabolite levels have m