Archives for July 10, 2013

Rwanda Sets Example for East Africa in Rooting Out Counterfeit Drugs

Simple steps to secure Rwanda’s pharma supply chain may serve as an example for other larger African countries looking to curtail the spread of falsified or substandard drugs, experts say.

Theorem Looks to Further Conquer Outsourced Med Device Trial Sector

CRO Theorem Clinical Research says new Emergo alliance is part of an effort to become the go-to outsourcing partner for medical device developers seeking long-term data.

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CEPs Will Detail ALL Plants in API Production Process, says EDQM

From next Monday CEPs issued by the EDQM will list details of all the manufacturing facilities involved in the production of APIs.

UK MHRA Orders Wockhardt Recall In Light of India Plant Problems

The UK MHRA has ordered the recall of 16 drug products made by Wockhardt in light of manufacturing deficiencies at its plant in Waluj, India.

Primate Testing Still Vital say CROs After NIH Pledge To Reduce Chimp Use

Primate research is still vital to drug development say CROs after US NIH announces plan to reduce the number of chimps it uses in preclinical testing.  

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Pfizer Preps for Pipeline with $130m Irish Investment

After patent expiration led to facility shuttering and cutbacks, Irish manufacturing will receive a $130m (€100m) boost to prepare for Pfizer’s new pipeline, the company says.