Medifacts sells CRO unit after bankruptcy reshuffle
Medifacts International has sold its contract research organisation (CRO) unit after a reorganisation sparked by the firm's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February.
Archives for April 2, 2007
Contract manufacturing news in brief
Diosynth and Pharmatek have both announced new contract manufacturing deals while WuXi PharmaTech installs a new "green" enantiomer technology.
Adams taps into MonoSol's fast-dissolve technology
A thin-film delivery system that looks like a postage stamp and dissolves rapidly on the tongue could give new momentum to Adams Respiratory Therapeutics' portfolio of prescription and over-the-counter medicines (OTC) for the treatment of respiratory...
PharmEng consolidates acetaminophen supply with China's Bayi
Canadian-based consulting and contract manufacturing company PharmEng International has built on an existing sourcing arrangement with Bengbu Bayi Pharmaceuticals to secure exclusive distribution rights to the Chinese company's bulk acetaminophen in...
Pack-size limits pointless in paracetamol poisoning
A report this week suggests that enforced restrictions in pack size for paracetamol (acetaminophen) in the UK may have had little or no impact on reducing the number of paracetamol poisonings.
Alphacos offers new guard against needle-stick injuries
Swiss packaging-machine manufacturer Alphacos has launched a new product to help protect healthcare workers using pre-filled syringes against needlestick injuries.
Russian doctors charged over GSK drug trial
Three doctors from a Russian hospital hired to run clinical trials for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have now been charged by local prosecutors over alleged illegal practices during the study on children.