Algorithme secures loan to fund diversification and growth
CRO Algorithme Pharma has announced plans to grow and diversify its business after securing support of Canadian financiers.
Archives for March 23, 2011
Q1 FDA cGMP warning letters
in-PharmaTechnologist presents a round up of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) related warning letters sent by the FDA in the first quarter.
GSK joins UK Gov innovative manufacturing initiative
GSK is participating in a UK Government-backed innovative manufacturing initiative aimed at revitalising the sector.
Southern Research teams with Louisiana preclinical imaging group
The Southern Research Institute has partnered with the Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana (BRFNL) on non-invasive preclinical imaging.
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Quintiles halts financing plan after market becomes ‘unfavourable’
US CRO Quintiles has postponed a financing plan it announced earlier this month, citing unfavourable global credit market conditions as the reason for the decision.
Lonza wins manufacturing deals with Enobia and Athera
Switzerland-based Lonza has signed two new manufacturing deals with pharmaceutical firms that look set to improve capacity utilisation.
Gerresheimer buys Bazilian plastic pack firm Vedat
Gerresheimer has bought Brazilian pharmaceutical plastic packaging maker Vedat, citing rapid growth of the country’s drug market, particularly the generics segment, as the main driver for the acquisition.
Cyprotex targets US to build on 2010 revenue growth
Cyprotex posted double-digit revenue growth in 2010 and expects the upwards trend to continue as it benefits from its US acquisition.