Archives for September 3, 2006

← 2006

Caliper launches unique in vivo imaging system

By  Wai Lang Chu

Caliper Life Sciences has launched its latest addition to the company's suite of in vivo imaging systems promising advanced fluorescent detection capability for accelerating the drug discovery and development process reducing cost and time in the...

Actavis sets Barr higher in bidding war for Pliva

By  Gregory Roumeliotis

The battle for the acquisition that will form the world's third biggest generic drugmaker has intensified, with Iceland's Actavis making a new offer for Croatian drug manufacturer Pliva that surpasses that of US pharmaceutical firm Barr by $200m (€156m).

Pfizer on top in Norvasc API patent dispute

By  Gregory Roumeliotis

Drug giant Pfizer is claiming victory in defending the world's most prescribed branded medicine for treating hypertension after a US court ruled that Dutch drugmaker Synthon's generic copy of Norvasc (amlodipine besylate) infringed upon a US patent...

TNS Healthcare scoops Pfizer contract

By  Kirsty Barnes

TNS Healthcare has scooped up a new deal with Pfizer to provide the drug giant's UK arm with sales and market information in order to help them achieve their sales objectives.

Asian generic API competition costs 200 BASF jobs

By  Gregory Roumeliotis

In an attempt to counter competition in generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from Asian manufacturers, BASF has decided to downscale production at its Minden production site, implementing a restructuring programme that includes the...