Archives for June 11, 2008

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Introgen sets sights on CMO sector

By  Gareth Macdonald

Introgen Therapeutics says advances in its biologics manufacturing and storage technologies have allowed it to broaden the scope of its contract manufacturing operations and set up a new unit called Introgen Technical Services (ITS).

Ineos' Eltex MED LDPE range lauched

By  Staff writer

Ineos Polyolefins hopes that its new Eltex MED low-density polythene (LDPE) packaging line will provide pharmaceutical manufacturing firms with a means of meeting the demands of long term storage.

Patheon gets bigger in high-potency compounds

By  Phil Taylor

Patheon gave an update on its restructuring plans in Puerto Rico yesterday, saying that its plant in Manati will be updated to provide contract manufacturing of high-potency drugs and controlled substances.

PSI reports 24% jump in counterfeits

By  Nick Taylor

Seizures of counterfeit medicines shot-up by 24 per cent in 2007, according to the latest figures from the Pharmaceutical Security Institute (PSI).

Encorium announces acquisition and merger

By  Kirsty Barnes

Encorium Group has just announced its intention to acquire an oncology-focused contract research organisation (CRO), along with plans to merge with another entity that will offer it a wider global reach.