News from Transcept, Allegro and Sucampo – People on the move
in-PharmaTehcnologist.com presents its latest round-up of the new and changing faces of the pharmaceutical and biopharma world, including news from Transcept, Allegro and Sucampo.
Archives for July 1, 2012
UPDATE
New draft guidance on clinical trial insurance in the UK to accelerate ethics committees, says Government
A new draft guidance stating the level of insurance cover required for trial participants in the UK will accelerate ethics committees’ approval process, according to experts.
Over 25% of clinical trial procedures are pointless, says Medidata
A quarter of procedures carried out during clinical trials may be pointless according to a new study, which suggests that this unnecessary work costs around $5bn (€3.96bn) a year.
Koslow launches hand-held passivation testing tech
A new hand-held testing device can help drugmakers determine if their stainless steel tech is prone to corrosion according to developer Koslow Scientific.
EPS launches same-day microbial analysis service
Emeryville Pharmaceutical Services (EPS) has launched a new “same day” chemistry and microbiology analysis service.
ScinoPharm to invest in cancer drug capacity
API maker ScinoPharm is to invest in cancer drug and injectables capacity, citing current global shortages as a driver for its decision.