Pro-Tect buys novel delivery tech patents for pain portffolio
Pro-Tect (PRTT) says new technology patents could drive “revolution” in once-daily drug delivery for pain meds.
Archives for April 28, 2010
Norwich forming Indian CRO to support Alvogen & clients
Norwich Pharmaceuticals is expanding beyond its traditional manufacturing focus by launching a CRO in India to provide clients, and its parent company Alvogen, with clinical research services.
Gates invests in Schrodinger
Bill Gates has invested in Schrodinger to support improvements to its drug development software and services.
WHO orders recall of 24m vials of Shantha's Shan5 vaccine
The WHO has called for recall and destruction of all batches of Indian drugmaker Shantha Biotechnics’ Shan5 vaccine after the discovery of “white sediment” in some vials.
FDA advises on preventing and responding to drug theft
The FDA has issued a letter to stakeholders detailing best practices for preventing and responding to theft of pharma products.
Viagra patent expires in June, says Brazilian court
Pfizer will lose patent protection for Viagra in Brazil on June 20 after the Supreme Court (STJ) accepted recommendations by national intellectual property watchdog, the INPI.
GBI, Hyprocell collaborate to offer cell line development
CMO Goodwin Biotechnology Inc (GBI) is collaborating with Hyprocell to help clients that need manufacturing services but have a sub-optimal cell line producing low concentrations.