AppTec buy drives WuXi to loss in Q4
Chinese contract research provider WuXi PharmaTech slipped to a fourth quarter loss in 2008, despite reporting a strapping 74 per cent increase in sales.
Archives for March 31, 2009
Caraco recalls digoxin pills
US generic drugmaker Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories has recalled batches of its heart drug digoxin after tests revealed the tablets may vary in size and dosage.
Bayer’s engineering affiliate opens up in India
Bayer Technology Services GmbH, an affiliate of Germany's Bayer, has opened its first regional office in India, enlarging its presence in the fast-growing Asian markets.
Nanoparticles created to boost probucol solubility
Researchers have created nanoparticles to increase the solubility of probucol, a nearly insoluble drug used to reduce cholesterol, with a technique that could be used for other drugs.
ESS’ Taskmate adds robotics to tube filling and closing
ESS Technologies’ says its unique robotic loading system improves the speed, efficiency and accuracy of pharmaceutical manufacturers’ tube filling and closing operations.
Final curtain for Shasun in Scotland
India’s Shasun Chemicals officially closed its pharmaceutical manufacturing plant near Annan in Scotland today yesterday, a little under six months after saying that it was ‘underused’ and could not be kept on as a going concern
PTI leak tester can “save money” over dye ingress
PTI’s non-destructive micro leak tester can cut costs for companies using dye ingress, according to general manager Heinz Wolf, who demonstrated the technology to in-PharmaTechnologist at Interphex.