Alpharma licenses transdermal delivery patch
Alpharma has licensed an investigational transdermal bupivacaine patch from Durect for an initial $20m, with further payments based on reaching developmental milestones.
Archives for September 24, 2008
Moody's down on pharma prospects
Pharmaceutical companies on both sides of the Atlantic are facing a particularly difficult time over the next 12 to 18 months, according to a report by financial research and analysis company Moody’s.
Dragon files new drug packaging film with SFDA
Chinese packaging specialist Dragon International is seeking SFDA marketing approval for a new composite film product for the suppository drug market.
India’s Lupin buys into southern Africa
Indian pharmaceutical company Lupin Ltd has expanded into Africa by acquiring a 60 per cent stake Pharma Dynamics, a generics company and contract manufacturer based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Melbourn offers integrated drug delivery service
UK-based Melbourn Scientific is now offering an integrated package of formulation, method development, analysis and short-run clinical manufacture services to industrial clients.
Teva Kowa JV to target Japanese generics market
Teva and Kowa have set their sights on Japan’s $4.6bn (€3.1bn) generics market with their development and manufacturing joint venture Teva-Kowa Pharma.