News & Analysis on Clinical Trial Services & Contract Research And Development
Contract API maker Ampac Fine chemicals (AFC) has had a busy 24-hours, entering the Japanese market through a deal with Inabata and forging an alliance with Codexis on biocatalyst technology.
Almac Clinical Services says novel temperature monitoring system speeds shipping and cuts quarantine times by allowing authorised personnel to make decisions on trial supplies at clinical sites 24/7.
US group Aptuit has bolstered its chemistry offering with a new solid state chemistry screen that it says will enable better decisions during drug formulation development and process scale-up.
Pharmatek Laboratories says US DEA clearance validates the security and handling procedures in place at its San Diego, California facility.
The impact of the economic downturn is still being felt but SAFC remains "cautiously optimistic" about 2010, believing its close relationships with clients and investment in key emerging markets will generate business.