CBI targets “boom” in peptide outsourcing market
Commonwealth Biotechnologies (CBI) is set to acquire China-based peptide manufacturer GL Biochem, which it believes will create a dominant force in the non-GMP segment of the market.
Archives for June 9, 2009
Mettler-Toledo launches checkweigher; installs tech at AZ
Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed has launched an “economically priced” checkweigher for use in mild to moderate washdown operations and installed two other machines at an AstraZeneca (AZ) facility.
GSK grows in Asia vacc market
UK drug major GSK has had a busy week in the Asia, signing an influenza vaccine manufacturing deal with China’s Shenzhen Neptunus Interlong Bio-Technique just days after it opened a new S$600m (EUR294m) production facility in Singapore.
FDA revises ICH Q8 guidance
The FDA has revised its guidance on ICH Q8, adding an annex that clarifies the original document and adds the principles of quality by design (QbD).
TechTeam sharpens eClinical focus
In response to eClinical opportunities TechTeam has established a global life sciences business unit, which it believes can grow “at an aggressive rate”.
3M rolls out plasma coating and face seal tech for pMDIs
3M’s drug delivery unit believes its new plasma coating and face seal valve pMDI technologies help protect APIs and will mean that more drugs can be delivered via inhalation.
Velesco adds clinical trial manufacturing to offering
US contractor Velesco Pharmaceutical Services has leased a new clinical trial materials manufacturing facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan, extending its range of preclinical and early trial development services.