Sanofi looks to sell EU research sites to Covance
Sanofi Aventis intends to sell two of its European research facilities to US-based contract research organisation (CRO) Covance.
Archives for July 11, 2010
Sandoz recalling leaking Temozolomide capsules
Sandoz is conducting a UK patient level recall of certain batches of Temozolomide capsules after they were found to be splitting and leaking powder.
Prosonix agrees drug delivery deal for respiratory therapies
Prosonix has entered into an agreement with Trimel Biopharma, in which both companies will combine their respective technologies to deliver improved inhalation performance for respiratory medicines.
Merck to close eight production facilities, eight R&D labs
Merck & Co is to close or sell eight manufacturing plants and a further eight R&D laboratories as part of efforts to cuts its workforce by 15 per cent.
reMYND expands Alzheimer’s services with Amorfix deal
reMYND NV is to offer the A4 amyloid testing service to support preclinical screening of Alzheimer’s treatments after inking a deal with Amorfix Life Sciences.
NextPharma adds semi-solids capacity at hormone plant
CMO NextPharma has increased its hormone production capacity with an expansion at its facility in Waltrop, Germany.
Patents no barrier to producing cheaper HPV vaccine
A new study believes vaccine manufacturers from developing countries may be able to produce a HPV vaccine at a lower cost without infringing on the numerous patents drug makers have taken out on the vaccine technology.