Nutra Pharma branches out into contract services
ReceptoPharm, a subsidiary of US biotechnology company Nutra Pharma, is to start offering contract research and manufacturing services for life science companies.
Archives for March 30, 2009
Lilly seals cardiovascular R&D deal with Zydus
Eli Lilly’s pursuit of outsourcing deals continues unabated with the pharma major entering into a cardiovascular R&D collaboration with Zydus Cadila that has been described as a “new paradigm for global alliances”.
Deal bags Flugen a vaccine delivery micro-device
Flugen has secured the exclusive rights to Ratio’s novel vaccine delivery technology, which is a disposable micro-device that it claims can improve efficacy and compliance.
Pall’s Lego-like Stax system attracts biotechs
Pall’s Stax single-use depth filter attracted interest from a “number of biotechnology companies” at Interphex, according to director of marketing Ian Sellick who explained how the system can save space, time and money.
Patheon bolsters regulatory offering through Swiftwater deal
Patheon has teamed up with drug development consultant Swiftwater to offer customers advice and guidance on regulatory and compliance issues.
Preclinical CRO Porsolt expands in France, US
Porsolt, a French contract research organisation (CRO) specialising in preclinical pharmacology services, has said it plans to open a new facility in Europe as well as boost its presence on the other side of the Atlantic.
Winpak wins Reynolds’ Packaging license race
Canada’s Winpak has gained an exclusive license to use Reynolds Packaging’s manufacturing know-how in the production of packaging for the drug and healthcare industries.
SDTech and Malvern team up on process optimisation
Custom micronisation and milling firm SDTech has bolted on particle size analysis to its suite of drug industry offerings through a new collaboration with UK analysis specialist Malvern Instruments.