Data law adds to cost & time of clinical trials, says ACRO
ACRO has spoken in support of IMS Health amid concerns restrictions on prescriber identifiable (PI) data could hinder research.
Archives for April 10, 2011
Amgen builds in Brazil with Bergamo buy and Hypermarcas deal
US drugmaker Amgen has acquired Brazilian manufacturer Bergamo in a bid to improve its access to ‘one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical markets in the world.”
Lonza & Roche ink bacteria detection kit deal
Lonza is selling MycoTOOL detection kits for final release testing after inking a distribution agreement with Roche.
PTI and Nikka Densok team on lab-scale HVLD
PTI Inspection Systems and Nikka Densok USA have teamed up to take high-voltage leak detection (HVLD) from the factory floor to the pharmaceutical lab.
Bend Research receives polymer additives patent
Bend Research, the Oregon US-based drug manufacturer, has received a new US patent covering the use of polymer additives to help increase the efficacy of low-solubility drugs.
Update
Clearstone expands in Asia through Mitsubishi partnership
Contract research organisation (CRO) Clearstone Central Laboratories has unveiled a ‘preferred provider’ partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Medience (MCM), continuing its efforts to expand in Asia.
INC plans acquisitions to add scale, reach and capabilities
INC Research plans to make at least one acquisition over the next year as it expands scale, capabilities and geographic reach.