Archives for September 8, 2004

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Good news follows bad rumour for Exubera

Drug delivery company Nektar Therapeutics has bounced back from a recent share slump after reporting encouraging new data supporting the safety of its inhaled insulin product Exubera.

PAT consultancy formed by Serentec

Lloyd's Register Serentec has formed a new practice group to provide process analytical technology (PAT) services to pharmaceutical manufacturing clients worldwide.

Nestec patents improved route to GMP ingredient

Nestec of Switzerland, a subsidiary of food giant Nestle, has been awarded a US patent on a new way of producing the whey protein glycomacropeptide (GMP) that could open up its use as an ingredient in pharmaceuticals, dental compositions and foods.

Millipore unveils rapid microbe detector

Separation and filtration specialist Millipore has launched an automated system for the rapid detection, response and resolution of microbial contamination in manufacturing processes.