Archives for July 26, 2009

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Compass completes ISO Class 8 upgrade

By Gareth Macdonald

US firm Compass Pharma Services is now offering ISO class 8 certified packaging services in a bid to capture a share of the expanding high-potency drug sector.

Jubilant highlights growth areas for rest of 2010 FY

By Gareth Macdonald

Sterile injectables, specialty pharmaceuticals and discovery services will be key drivers for Jubilant Organosys over the 2010 fiscal year, according to executive finance director R Sankaraiah.

EMEA fast tracking H1N1 vaccine data

By Nick Taylor

The EMEA is fast tracking the review of data on H1N1 pandemic vaccines to ensure it has checked submissions before the northern hemisphere flu season, which starts in September.

IMS Health to shed 850 jobs

Industry analyst IMS Health will cut 850 jobs over the next 12 to 15 months, including 170 positions at its US operations.

Sanofi to buy Indian vaccine biz

By Nick Taylor

Sanofi-Aventis is continuing to expand in emerging markets by agreeing to acquire Indian vaccine manufacturer Shantha Biotechnics in a deal that values the company at €550m ($784m).