Testpak first to offer Stora Enso's smart packaging
Contract packaging firm Testpak has become the first company to install production equipment that allows it to make Stora Enso's prize winning child-resistant and senior friendly packaging.
Archives for June 14, 2006
ClinPhone launches the first drug accountability software
ClinPhone has launched the first electronic solution for clinical trials that enables central management of drug accountability across the entire clinical supply chain, from distribution to destruction.
India's Nicholas Piramal buys Pfizer's UK manufacturing plant
Continuing its aggressive entry into Europe's custom manufacturing arena, Nicholas Piramal (NPIL) has today acquired Pfizer's manufacturing facility in Northumberland, in a deal that could earn it more than $350m (€280m) by 2011.
Covance scores biggest-ever contract
World-leading clinical research organisation (CRO) Covance has scored what it says is the biggest contract in its history - a dedicated space agreement worth a minimum of $187m (€149m).
New lab test identifies cancer drug efficacy
A new laboratory test that identifies patients who benefit most from targeted cancer drugs was the talk of the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) as the test's accuracy is sure to save hundreds of lives per year.
Cuba's tobacco finds use in vaccine purification
The first ever monoclonal antibody obtained starting from transgenic plants with the purpose of purifying a human vaccine has been registered with Cuban authorities, meaning cigars may not be the only application the country's tobacco is used for in...
SR Pharma claims formulation triumph in siRNA drugs
Biotechnology firm SR Pharma has announced a technical breakthrough in the formulation of siRNA drugs, enabling them to be stored at room temperature and reconstituted in one simple step, thus extending shelf life and making administration easier.
FDA issues guidance as start date of new labelling law looms
The first revisions to the layout of drug package inserts in 25 years will come into effect as of June 30 and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft technical document to help drug manufacturers incorporate the changes.