Target’s packaging failed to increase compliance; study
A US pharmacy’s attempt to implement simpler packaging that clearly communicates information to patients has failed to improve compliance, according to a study.
Archives for March 29, 2009
SAFC’s Kansas culture site goes animal component-free
Operations at SAFC Biosciences’ facility in Kansas, US have been made animal component-free (ACF) under a division-wide strategy to keep pace with customer demands and changing regulations.
Indian plants offer new source for Tamiflu precursor
Researchers believe they have found “more promising” sources of shikimic acid, a precursor in the production of Tamiflu, shortages of which have previously caused bottlenecks in producing the bird flu vaccine.
Patheon seeks legal advice on JLL hostile bid
The committee set up by Patheon to review the unsolicited bid by private equity firm JLL to take control of the firm has asked for advice on the legality of the move.
Pharma outsourcing: people on the move
Outsourcing-Pharma.com presents its periodic round-up of executive appointments in the contract services sector and pharmaceutical industry.
Drugmakers still confused by CFR-21 parts 210 and 211, says West
Since coming into effect late last year, US Code of Federal Regulations-21 parts 210 and 211 testing rules have been the subject of much confusion in the pharmaceutical industry, according to West Pharmaceutical Services.