Archives for November 4, 2005

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eCAP tracking tool relaunched to fight fake drugs

By Kirsty Barnes

The world's first and only radio frequency identification (RFID) smart cap, originally designed for drug trial compliance monitoring, is being re-launched as an anti-counterfeiting tool.

Positive DSM 3Q trading despite low growth

By Kirsty Barnes

DSM announced that higher margins and lower fixed costs had boosted operating profits by 44 per cent to €220 million in the third quarter, with the performance materials and industrial chemicals divisions leading the increase.

AssurX launches corporate compliance system

By Kirsty Barnes

AssurX have launched a software process for document control, which will enable pharmaceutical manufacturing companies to streamline their approach to monitoring safety issues and overall quality control efforts.

MFIC to boost nanomaterials development

By Kirsty Barnes

A newly signed research and collaboration agreement between MFIC Corporation and The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) will facilitate the development of new applications, processes and products in the growing area of nanomaterials.

pSivida breaks into Chinese drug market

By Kirsty Barnes

pSivida has signed a licensing agreement with Beijing's Med-Pharm, in a move that will facilitate distribution of BrachySil in China - the world's fastest growing market for pharmaceuticals.