Analysis of 2008’s shifting employment patterns
To accompany the map detailing job losses, which can be viewed here, we have picked out the details and trends from the data, uncovering the state of US pharmaceutical employment in 2008.
Archives for December 18, 2008
MonoSol targets MENA through Hikma deal
MonoSol Rx and Hikma are teaming up to sell thin film pharmaceutical products in the emerging Middle East and North African (MENA) drug markets.
Siga poised for trials as US focuses on bio-terror
The completion of trial batches of Siga Technologies’ smallpox treatment ST-246 could not have been better timed following as it does the recomendation that the Obama government raise the threat of bio-terror up its list of concerns.
Keep clinical trial patients ‘in the loop’, say researchers
There is no formal requirement to inform clinical trial participants of the results of the study, a situation which can leave them “confused, frustrated and, in some cases, lacking information that may be important to their health,” according to a report...
Covance buys minority stake in proteomics firm
Drug development services giant Covance has brought an equity stake in Caprion Proteomics to boost its ability to offer biomarker services to clients.
New CEO at microdosing specialist Xceleron
Dr. Michael Butler has joined Xceleron as chief executive bringing an end to a search to replace Prof Colin Garner, the firm’s founder, who is retiring from the post.
EU action yields record counterfeit haul
The European Union’s coordinated clamp down on counterfeit drugs has resulted in hauls far exceeding expectations, with 34m pills seized in two months.