Lonza hit by lower demand last year; cuts capex in 2010
Full-year income at the Lonza was hit by falling demand for life science ingredients and custom manufacturing services and only modest gains for its bioscience unit.
Archives for January 28, 2010
Biocon and Siro Clinpharm in talks
Biotechnology firm Biocon is in talks with CRO Siro Clinpharm about a potential partnership, according to reports in the Indian media.
Crospon spins out transdermal patch
Crospon has spun out its transdermal controlled release patch into a distinct company, two years after it licensed the system from HP, using funding from a pharma firm to further its development.
Global RFID market to be worth $884m in 2015
The global market for RFID products and services in the pharma industry will be worth $884m (€631m) in 2015, according to a report, but apprehensions about initial costs and return-on-investment need to be overcome.