Please Wait
Applying Filters...
Menu

Digital content

Create Content with PharmaCompass, ask us

INTERVIEW #SpeakPharma

[Sponsored by another company]
“Over 500 million syringes of our hyaluronic acid have been safely used worldwide”
This week, SpeakPharma interviews Marie-Armelle Floc’h, Chief of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at HTL Biotechnology, a global leader in the development and the manufacturing of pharmaceutical-grade biopolymers headquartered in Javené, Brittany (France). Since 1992, HTL has pioneered the production of hyaluronic acid (HA) through proprietary biofermentation, achieving unmatched purity and consistency for applications in ophthalmology, dermatology and rheumatology. Floc’h highlights how HTL Biotechnology’s compelling portfolio of pharmaceutical-grade biopolymers is built on uncompromising quality standards. These standards have enabled the company to supply biopolymers for over 30 years without a single batch recall, firmly establishing its reputation for reliability and excellence. She also discusses the inauguration of HTL Biotechnology’s new sterile hyaluronic acid production unit — a major milestone that reinforces the company’s leadership in biopolymer manufacturing and enables the development of innovative formulations combining hyaluronic acid with thermo-sensitive active ingredients. This new capability opens the door to advanced biomedical applications where safety, stability and efficacy must be preserved without compromising the integrity of delicate molecules and which requires the highest quality standards. What distinguishes HTL Biotechnology’s biopolymer platforms in the market today? HTL Biotechnology has built its reputation on delivering pharmaceutical‑grade biopolymers (hyaluronic acid, polynucleotides and recombinant collagen) with unmatched purity and consistency. Since its founding in 1992, the company has focused on premium quality positioning. With more than 30 years of experience, HTL Biotechnology guarantees pharmaceutical-grade biopolymers of exceptional purity and exemplary consistency to our clients. We have had no batch recalls in 30 years, a record that underlines the rigor and reliability embedded in our processes. This was made possible by our fully-integrated site in France, where R&D laboratories, GMP manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory expertise are brought together under one roof. Such integration allows us to support our clients seamlessly throughout their product development journey, from early innovation through to global commercialization.Also, the inauguration of our new sterile hyaluronic acid production unit expands the possibilities for our HA to be used in advanced formulations with thermo-sensitive active ingredients, while upholding the uncompromising quality that defines HTL Biotechnology.Our operations are guided by internationally recognized standards, including ISO 13485 certification, which ensures the quality and safety required by medical device manufacturers worldwide.In addition, our Halal certification provides our customers with a significant advantage in accessing and expanding into markets where these requirements are essential for commercialization.Beyond certifications, our commitment to supporting global growth is reflected in the Drug Master Files we maintain across five continents, enabling our clients to accelerate product registration and bring innovative therapies to markets across the world more efficiently. By combining craftsmanship with pharmaceutical rigor, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and advanced bio-production methods, we ensure that every batch produced not only meets the strictest standards, but also delivers the reliability and consistency needed across the entire healthcare ecosystem. HIGHLIGHTS// Biopolymers with unmatched purity/record of no batch recalls/integrated facility in France/operations guided by global standards/new sterile HA unit for advanced formulations  Navigating the complex and evolving regulatory frameworks across global markets can be challenging for healthcare companies. Can you tell us more about how HTL Biotechnology supports its partners in this area? Regulatory support is part of our core premium services offer. We provide pharmaceutical regulatory support to ensure products meet the necessary compliance standards, so our partners can focus on their growth. Our dedicated regulatory professionals bring global and regional expertise, with a team specifically supporting customers in Asia. We offer personalized assistance adapted to their products and to the compliance standards of the target market. This includes personalized case-management support for regulatory file submissions with the concerned health authorities to minimize risks of refusal or delay, with the aim of achieving approval quickly and smoothly.Our offer for regulatory support continues beyond approval. We continuously monitor updates to regulations and provide post-commercialization support to our partners to help them manage any necessary regulatory updates.HIGHLIGHTS// Regulatory support offered as premium service/global and regional expertise/personalized case management for faster approvals/continuous regulatory support  How does HTL Biotechnology integrate sustainability and corporate responsibility into its operations? Sustainability is embedded in HTL Biotechnology’s strategic vision and day-to-day operations. In 2024, the company renewed its commitment to environmental responsibility by reinforcing its corporate social responsibility (CSR) roadmap. Tangible progress was made across multiple fronts: a 27 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of HA produced between 2021 and 2024, and a 34 percent reduction in water consumption per kilogram of HA since 2020. In 2024, we renewed the ISO 14001:2015 certification for its environmental management system, reflecting rigorous audit protocols and continual improvement cycles. All employees have been trained in the ISO 14001-certified environmental management system, and 78 percent of critical suppliers have signed HTL Biotechnology’s Responsible Purchasing Charter.These results reflect HTL Biotechnology’s structured and proactive approach to reducing its environmental footprint while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.HIGHLIGHTS// Sustainability embedded in strategic vision/strong CSR roadmap with measurable progress/reduction in greenhouse gas emissions/responsible sourcing 

Impressions: 3046

https://www.pharmacompass.com/speak-pharma/over-500-million-syringes-of-our-hyaluronic-acid-have-been-safely-used-worldwide

PharmaCompass
04 Nov 2025

VLOG #PharmaReel

[Sponsored by another company]
This PharmaReel highlights Symbiotec, a leading API manufacturer, specializing in corticosteroids and steroid hormones, with expertise in fermentation, and biotransformation, certified by US FDA and EDQM, and known for quality, adaptability, efficiency, and competitive pricing in global healthcare.

Impressions: 60

read-more

DATA COMPILATION #PharmaFlow

[Sponsored by another company]
FDA’s December 2025 OPOE list features 784 prescription drugs, 73 OTC drugs
This week, PharmaCompass brings you key highlights of the US Food and Drug Administration’s December 2025 list of Off-Patent, Off-Exclusivity Drugs (OPOE) without an approved generic. The OPOE list gets updated every six months.This list highlights drug products that have lost patent protection and regulatory exclusivity, but remain without approved generic competition in the US market. With this list, the FDA hopes to bolster competitiveness in the generics market, improve transparency and encourage the development and submission of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) in markets with little competition.Since December 2021, FDA has been publishing two versions of the OPOE list — one for prescription (Rx) drug products and the other for over-the-counter (OTC) drug products that are approved and marketed under a new drug approval (NDA).  Access the Interactive Dashboard on FDA's December 2025 List of OPOE Drugs (Free Excel)Injectables continue to dominate FDA’s OPOE Rx list; 73 OTC drugs figure in Dec listFDA’s December 2025 OPOE Rx list includes 784 drug products that currently have no approved generics. Out of these, 296 are injectables and 126 are oral solid dosage forms (such as tablets, capsules and modified release forms). In June 2025, the OPOE Rx list had 765 drug products without an approved generic, out of which 304 were injectables, while 109 were oral solid drug forms. The increase in drug products from 765 to 784 from June 2025 to December 2025 was due to the inclusion of additional dosage strengths in the OPOE Rx list. Otherwise, no new drugs were added to the December 2025 OPOE Rx list.The December 2025 OPOE list has 73 OTC drugs, slightly higher than the 69 drugs in the June 2025 list. Among the 73, 21 are oral solid dosage forms.Among the OTC drugs on the December 2025 OPOE list are ibuprofen and ibuprofen sodium (for pain and inflammation), pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestants), nizatidine and famotidine (for gastroesophageal reflux disease), loratadine, cetirizine hydrochloride and chlorpheniramine maleate (for allergy relief), loperamide hydrochloride (anti-diarrheal), and orlistat (for weight management). Access the Interactive Dashboard on FDA's December 2025 List of OPOE Drugs (Free Excel)FDA fast-tracks initiatives to accelerate market entry of generics, biosimilarsFDA has launched several regulatory initiatives designed to accelerate the market entry of generics and biosimilars. In October 2025, the agency announced a new pilot prioritization program for the review of ANDAs that aims to encourage and reward investment in drug manufacturing, research and development and strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain in the United States.Separately, FDA has also come out with a new draft guidance that seeks to simplify biosimilarity studies and reduce unnecessary clinical testing. Through a separate initiative, the agency also plans to make it easier for biosimilars to be developed as interchangeable with brand-name biologics, thereby helping patients and pharmacists choose lower-cost options. Access the Interactive Dashboard on FDA's December 2025 List of OPOE Drugs (Free Excel) Our viewThe global generic drugs market was valued at US$ 445.62 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 728.64 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.04 percent from 2025 to 2034. With several diabetes, immunology, oncology and cardiology drugs slated to face patent expirations this year, and continued pressure on drugmakers to improve affordability, we believe the generic market could grow at an even faster rate in the near term.

Impressions: 484

https://www.pharmacompass.com/radio-compass-blog/fda-opoe

#PharmaFlow by PHARMACOMPASS
22 Jan 2026

NEWS #PharmaBuzz

[Sponsored by another company]read-more
read-more

https://www.pharmtech.com/view/sterling-pharma-acquires-newchem-technologies

PHARMATECH
13 Oct 2023
Contact Newchem Spa and get a quotation

Newchem Spa is a supplier offers 64 products (APIs, Excipients or Intermediates).

Find a price of Budesonide bulk with DMF, CEP, JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Dienogest bulk with DMF, CEP, JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Drospirenone bulk with DMF, CEP, JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Latanoprost bulk with DMF, CEP, JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Ciclesonide bulk with DMF, CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Drospirenone bulk with DMF, CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Fluticasone Propionate bulk with DMF, CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Methylprednisolone Hemisuccinate bulk with DMF, CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Mometasone Furoate bulk with DMF, CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Triamcinolone Acetonide bulk with DMF, CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Clobetasol Propionate bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Nomegestrol Acetate bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Alclometasone Dipropionate bulk with JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Beraprost Sodium bulk with JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Betamethasone Dipropionate bulk with JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate bulk with JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Bimatoprost bulk with DMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Clobetasol Propionate bulk with DMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Clobetasone Butyrate bulk with JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Cyproterone Acetate bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Deflazacort bulk with DMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Desogestrel bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Estetrol bulk with DMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Fluorometholone bulk with JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Fluticasone Furoate bulk with DMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Gestodene bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Hydrocortisone Acetate bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Hydrocortisone Butyrate bulk with JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Latanoprostene Bunod bulk with DMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Mometasone Furoate bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Prednicarbate bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Prednisolone Valerate Acetate bulk with JDMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Tibolone bulk with CEP offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Ulipristal Acetate bulk with DMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of MOMETASONE FUROATE MONOHYDRATE MICRONISED bulk with DMF offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Betamethasone Valerate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Budesonide bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Desonide bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Alprostadil bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Beraprost Sodium bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Betamethasone bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Betamethasone Acetate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Dexamethasone bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Dienogest bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Flumethasone Pivalate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Fluocinolone Acetonide bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Fluocinonide bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Hydrocortisone bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Iloprost bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Limaprost Alfadex bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Loteprednol Etabonate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Meprednisone bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Methylprednisolone Acetate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Mometasone Furoate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Myristyl-Gamma-Picolinium Chloride bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Prednisolone bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Prednisolone Valerate Acetate bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Travoprost bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Triamcinolone bulk offered by Newchem Spa

Find a price of Triamcinolone Acetonide bulk offered by Newchem Spa