Archives for July 28, 2009

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MLS expands biotech plant

By Nick Taylor

Meridian Life Science (MLS) has completed the expansion of its cGMP biotech facility, which will enable the contract production of vaccines and viral based products for Phase I trials.

Mylan & FDA appear to disagree on QC inquiry

By Nick Taylor

Mylan and the FDA appear to be in disagreement about whether investigations into quality controls at a US facility are ongoing, with both releasing seemingly contradictory statements.

Covance doubles metabolite testing capacity

By Gareth Macdonald

US CRO Covance has expanded its preclinical development offering, doubling metabolite identification capacity at its facility in Madison, Wisconsin.

Caraco posts loss following cGMP issues

By Nick Taylor

The financial impact of Caraco’s cGMP compliance issues have been revealed in its Q1 results, which saw a $14m (€9.9m) operating income in 2008 turn into a $14m loss this year.