AqVida and Phyton Biotech Receive Approval from European Directorate of Quality Medicines for AqVida’s Cancer-fighting Paclitaxel Injectable Finished Dosage Formulation

On April 18, 2019 Phyton Biotech, a German/North American Plant Cell Fermentation (PCF) technology company, and AqVida, a German oncology Finished Dosage Formulation (FDF) manufacturer, reported that they have received European approval from the EDQM (European Directorate of Quality Medicines) for AqVida’s paclitaxel injectable FDF (Press release, Phyton Biotech, APR 18, 2019, View Source [SID1234535211]).

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Phyton Biotech is the world’s leading manufacturer of paclitaxel active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), utilizing its prorprietary PCF technology process. Under the strategic partnership with AqVida, Phyton Biotech will be the exclusive supplier of paclitaxel API for AqVida’s Taxol generic formulation, which is produced in AqVida’s new state-of-the-art injectable manufacturing facility located in Dassow, Germany. AqVida’s ultramodern robotic manufacturing line, designed for filling cytotoxic injectables, will be utilized to produce AqVida’s generic oncology medicines to treat common types of cancer.

"We chose to work with Phyton because of the company’s superior quality fermentation-produced API, in comparison to naturally extracted or semi-synthetically produced alternatives," says Wolfgang Heinze, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AqVida. "Approval of ourpaclitaxel injectable FDF by the European Directorate of Quality Medicines is a major milestone for our company."

Recognized for its innovative and broad portfolio of generic oncology medicines, AqVida is a leading German oncology medication supplier that distributes its products globally.

"We are proud to partner with AqVida and assist with the expansion of its oncology product line," says Colin Marr, president of Phyton Biotech. "Phyton is committed to working with trusted pharmaceutical partners who seek to improve the quality of oncology medicines."