Pfizer fined in solvent release case
The world's largest drug company, Pfizer, has been fined $22,500 for failing to properly notify state and federal officials about a chemical release at a Connecticut research and development plant.
Archives for January 20, 2005
Vietnam takes action against drug fakers
The drug control authorities in Vietnam are being aided in the fight against counterfeit drugs by a mobile laboratory system developed by the German Pharma Health Fund (GPHF).
New MCC excipient launched by JRS
Excipient company JRS Pharma, part of the Germany's J Rettenmaier & Sohne Group, has introduced a new gelling agent to stabilise suspensions and emulsions, writes Phil Taylor.
Flow-through dissolution pump from Sotax
Switzerland's Sotax, a specialist in dissolution and physical testing equipment, has introduced a new ceramic piston pump designed for use in flow-through dissolution testing of dosage forms.
Pathway discovery leads to liver drug treatment?
A new study has revealed the pathway in the learning impairment caused by liver disease may lead to a drug treatment that would restore learning ability and provide a viable alternative to Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra.