Archives for September 8, 2008

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Abraxis and ProMetic target US biopharma market

By Gareth Macdonald

Abraxis has licensed rights to use ProMetic’s protein technology in the development of four new biopharmaceuticals that it hopes will generate around $600m (€422.5m) in US sales.

Contract manufacturing: News in brief

By Nick Taylor

in-PharmaTechnologist.com’s latest round up of developments in contract manufacturing includes Therapure’s launch and facility expansions by Hollister-Stier, West and Dow.

Phase Forward buys Clarix for $40m

By Phil Taylor

eClinical specialist Phase Forward has added to its portfolio by purchasing interactive-response technology company Clarix for $40m in cash in a move aimed at toppling ClinPhone from its leading position in the sector.

MDS struggles as Pharma Services' revenue drops

By Dr Matt Wilkinson

Beleaguered life science tools and services company MDS Inc, has recorded disappointing third quarter results, with revenues from its Analytical Technologies and MDS Pharma Services divisions missing forecasts.