PharmaLink acquires UK CRO
PharmaLinkFHI has announced the acquisition of a UK-based clinical research organisation (CRO) called Matrix, as consolidation within this industry sector continues.
Archives for June 15, 2008
ClinPhone has Parexel purchase in sight
Only months after having its first offer rejected, ClinPhone has finally agreed to a deal allowing Parexel to acquire the firm. However Quintiles has indicated it may make a play to outbid its rival.
Uhlmann sets sights on blister packaging market
Germany's Uhlmann says that a process offered by its new range of blister packaging machines that removes the need for an additional product chain in the cartoner will help drugmakers save time, space and money.
EU's API anti-counterfeiting measures insufficient
DSM and the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) have criticised the European Commission's proposals for tackling counterfeit active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Weekly comment
US Senator seeks probe into pharma outsourcing
A US senator has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a probe into outsourcing of production for pharmaceuticals, as well as ways to make drugmakers accountable for products which fail to meet quality standards.