BioVectra wins contract to make Prolanta for trials
Canadian biologics CMO BioVectra has been contracted to make trial supplies of the candidate cancer treatment Prolanta by US biopharmaceutical firm Oncolix.
Archives for September 28, 2009
Unlikely CEE CROs & CMOs can maintain sustainable growth; report
Fierce competition from India and China means it is unlikely that CROs and CMOs in CEE can generate sustainable growth, according to a report that believes the service model must be a “stepping stone” to creating innovative R&D businesses.
Appointments at Catalent, MedSource and IGI Laboratories and PHT – People on the move
Outsourcing-Pharma presents its latest round up of movements in the pharma outsourcing sector, including appointments at Catalent, MedSource and IGI Laboratories and PHT.
FDA proposes cGMP rule for combination products
The FDA is to establish current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) requirements for combination products to eliminate inconsistencies that could affect product safety and public health.
CMIC Raves about top level accreditation for Medidata’s EDC tech
Japanese CRO CMIC says rising demand for Medidata Solutions’ Rave EDC system in Asia drove its decision to seek top-level provider status under the US firm’s accreditation scheme.
Rise of adaptive trials benefits small labs; PBI
Increased use of adaptive clinical trials and biomarkers will benefit smaller laboratory services companies, according to Pacific Biometrics (PBI) that turned its operating income from loss to profit in fiscal 2009.
Waste reduction boosts demand for deblistering, says Sepha
Northern Irish Packaging specialist Sepha says increasing pressure to reduce waste is driving drug industry demand for its range of Press-Out deblistering technologies.
OctoPlus reduces workforce by 25% to boost efficiency
Dutch contract delivery services firm OctoPlus says it will cut 35 jobs as part of ongoing efforts to boost efficiency, improve competitiveness and broaden its client base and revenue streams.