Neural data recorder from ADInstruments
ADInstruments has launched its Neuro Amp EX to improve neurological data collection from animals and humans during drug candidate testing by reducing noise and improving ease of use.
Archives for May 30, 2007
Solution to supply chain issues encoded in barcode
A magic bullet for the pharmaceutical supply chain has entered the stage as radio frequency identification (RFID) technology attempts to fix up its teething problems.
Symetix launches optical inspection system for solid-dose pharmaceuticals
Symetix has launched an optical inspection system for solid-dose pharmaceuticals, with a particular emphasis on softgel capsules.
Ineos Films tackling US market
Ineos Films is expanding capabilities at its flagship US plant to try and grab a slice of the PVC blister film market from the dominant figure Klockner.
Hyaluron, PPD, Parexel, MDS Pharma Services, Kendle and ClinPhone - People on the move
Hyaluron, PPD, Parexel, MDS Pharma Services, Kendle and ClinPhone have all had people on the move in the world of pharmaceutical outsourcing in May.
Animal-free cell culture ingredients hit the shelves
Danish firm Novozymes has launched its first range of animal-free recombinant cell culture ingredients from its new business unit in the UK, offering biopharmaceutical firms an alternative to traditional serum-based production methods.
New credentials for pharma industry
Pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals will be able to have their skills formally recognized in a new certification, it was announced.
Semi-synthetic paclitaxel production starts in Italy
Italian company Indena has announced it has invested in a new facility for the semi-synthetic production of a potent cytotoxic active principle.
Pfizer facing fresh legal battle with Nigeria over child deaths
Pfizer is facing fresh legal action from the Nigerian government over its alleged involvement in the deaths of children it gave an experimental drug to, more than a decade after the incident occurred.
GMP peptide plant planned downunder
A fund to promote biotech collaborations between Australia and New Zealand has awarded a lump sum to two Antipodean firms which will result in a new good manufacturing practice (GMP) compliant peptide manufacturing plant in the under-served Southern...
Softgel formulation to challenge Abbott drug
Two firms have announced a licence and supply agreement for a novel formulation of valproic acid presented as a softgel capsule, which could challenge Abbott's top selling drug Depakote (divalproex sodium).