Archives for May 24, 2005

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Big Blue aims to modernise pharma production

Information technology giant IBM has developed a software architecture that promises to modernise the pharmaceutical industry's manufacturing processes, often accused of lagging behind those of other industries such as chemicals and foods, reports...

CI Electronics launches new pill weighers

UK company CI Electronics is rolling out a new tablet and capsule weighing system, the SADE SP, in North America via local distributor AC Compacting, reports Phil Taylor.

Nasal vaccine delivery tech clears milestone

A delivery technology that could allow vaccines to be administered intranasally and does not require refrigeration has passed its first clinical hurdle, reports Phil Taylor.

Biotech to outpace pharma, says Deloitte

The boundary between the pharma and biotech industries will become incresingly blurred over the next 10 years, with the latter enjoying stronger growth, writes Phil Taylor.

Merck Scottish operation relocates to US

Merck KGaA announced its intention to relocate its pharmaceutical research operations in Scotland to its larger biotech research facility in the United States, withdrawing its DeImmunisation technology service at the same time.

Report recommends animal experiment alternatives

A two-year study has recommended a greater focus in looking for other methods of conducting medical research, as the continued use of animals in experiments is both unrealistic and ethically controversial.