Leiden, the Netherlands, October 8, 2024 – OogFarma has entered into a strategic partnership with NecstGen, a non-profit Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), to rent cleanroom facilities to support its distribution of Ophthalmic Therapies utilising its innovative syringe system. This partnership focuses on making essential treatments for macular degeneration more affordable, thereby reflecting the shared mission of both organisations.
OogFarma’s simple mission is to deliver high quality ready-to-use anti-VEGF treatment as safely and efficiently as possible, directly to healthcare professionals. Their pre-filled syringes are designed to eliminate waste and unused- or ‘residual’- volume. This makes for a cost-effective solution, that also eliminates the need for preparations steps at point of care, potentially improving patient safety.
The pre-filled syringe is particularly effective for administering small doses, which, in this case, is anti-VEGF treatment essential for patients with macular degeneration, an eye disease.
NecstGen’s advanced GMP-compliant Grade B cleanrooms and facilities provide OogFarma with the end-to-end processing environment it requires. Training and support activities will be provided by NecstGen’s team, and these are shaped by the requirements and feedback of OogFarma. This collaboration is about more than cleanroom rental; it is about creating a shared solution to deliver affordable therapies.
“We had an idea of what we wanted to create—requiring the right facility, quality systems, logistics, inhouse QC, and good documentation practices,” said Bart-Jan Thies, CEO of OogFarma. “NecstGen offered a true plug-and-play solution, like a GMP-train ready to board, providing everything we needed, including essential training. We are particularly pleased with NecstGen’s state-of-the-art facility, which is qualified and validated to meet the latest standards, ensuring a seamless process.”
In the partnership, the syringes are used for ophthalmic treatments; however, future potential uses may include Gene Therapy, which is commonly used to deal with small-volume, costly goods. OogFarma and NecstGen are committed to reducing the barriers to advanced treatments, making a difference for patients who need them the most.
“At NecstGen, our mission is to support those making treatments accessible and affordable,” said Paul Bilars, CEO of NecstGen. “Our partnership with OogFarma helps to address the challenging cost of goods in healthcare, ensuring that an innovative solution can be utilised to better serve the patients who need treatments. By enabling technologies like this syringe, we aim to help create a future where advanced, quality healthcare is accessible to all.”
About OogFarma
OogFarma is a new, innovative compounding pharmacy that focuses entirely on ophthalmology.
With the increasing demand for ophthalmic injections, we provide a solution that guarantees quality, safety, and efficiency. We are proud to support the Dutch market with the latest scientific insights and innovative products. By exclusively focusing on ophthalmic treatments, we aim to deliver the best care to both ophthalmic specialists and their patients.
“Ophthalmic injections are our specialization. Patient safety and quality are our foundation.”
About NecstGen
NecstGen is a non-profit CDMO and centre of excellence for Cell and Gene Therapy, located in a purpose-built GMP facility at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest bio-cluster in the Netherlands. NecstGen provides critical contract development, manufacturing, and rental services to academic and industrial therapy developers to deliver next-generation therapeutics to patients.
NecstGen offers:
- Full contract manufacturing services for Cell Therapy and Viral Vector development and manufacturing
- Process design, scale-up, optimisation, and automation for Cell Therapy and Viral Vector
- Assay development for in-process, release, and potency testing
- Cleanroom rental, including services for QA, QC, and QP.
