New Guidelines by Canadian, UK Team Address "Ethical Challenges" of CRTs
Researchers say cluster randomized trials (CRTs) present "distinct ethical challenges" and have created 15 "guidelines" to help researchers and ethics committees address them.
Archives for December 5, 2012
Sunwin Stevia pours cash into production
Sunwin Stevia International has invested heavily in production capacity to support declared growth plans in China.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech launches new 'nanofleece' prefilters for bioprocessing
Sartorius Stedim Biotech has launched a new ‘fleece-like’ prefiltration technology that it says better protects expensive downstream systems.
Safe Doses Act means longer sentences for drug thieves
Criminals who steal drugs to try and resell them into the legitimate supply chain face longer sentences under new US legislation.
TFS buys Italian CRO Dimensione Ricerca
Swedish CRO Trial Form Support International (TFS) has bought Italian counterpart Dimensione Ricerca to strengthen its presence in Southern Europe and key therapeutic areas like oncology.
Covance gets GLP ok from SFDA for China preclinical lab
Covance says SFDA GLP certification for Shanghai early-phase facility will save sponsors time and money in China and elsewhere.
GE says techs made at Cardiff lab will lower cell therapy development costs
GE Healthcare says new cell science lab in Wales will save drugmakers time and money and create more accurate alternatives to animal-based drug toxicity testing models.
GDUFA 'self-identification' plan not flawed says SOCMA after FDA extends deadline
The GDUFA ‘self-identification’ requirement for generic API plants is not a flawed idea says SOCMA’s BDTF after FDA extends registration deadline citing fewer than expected registrations.