RFID system for pharma use
MeadWestvaco Intelligent Systems has launched a radio frequency identification (RFID) inventory system that enables manufacturers to more accurately monitor drug delivery from production to pharmacy distribution.
Archives for February 23, 2004
New contracts boost Lonza
Lonza has signed two new agreements for the supply of monoclonal antibody-based drugs that provide an early fillip for its contract manufacturing business, which was adversely affected by overcapacity in 2003.
Bush names Medicare candidate
As reported last week, Mark McClellan looks set to leave his post as Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to run the agency that oversees Medicare and its new prescription drug programme for the elderly and disabled.
Akzo cuts staff at Diosynth unit
Dutch chemical company Akzo Nobel followed through on its plans to cut costs at its pressured Diosynth subsidiary by slashing staff at the unit, which has been hit by a deteriorating market for its manufacturing services in both chemical and...