Clinical trials driving consolidation in IMP distribution and logistics industry, says PCI
Consolidation in the healthcare logistics industry is inevitable, says PCI as it opens a US storage and distribution facility for clinical trial materials.
Archives for October 19, 2014
Canada issues licenses for critical drugs hit by Apotex/IPCA import alert
Over forty “necessary products” made at Apotex and IPCA facilities hit with an import alert can be sold in Canada after regulators took steps to prevent shortages.
NEWS FROM CPHI
Polymers make you go faster, greener, say BASF and Colorcon
BASF, one of the world’s largest chemical companies, has chosen Colorcon to distribute its Kollicoat Immediate Release (IR) tablet coatings.
Quality probs and rising wages will see new API hubs replace China and India says analyst
Analysts predicting a second wave of global API hubs say it will be hard for manufacturers in Latin America, Ukraine and Taiwan to avoid the pitfalls that stymied former high growth sectors in Asia.
Eli Lilly to sell PR plant due to patent expirations and shifting portfolio
Eli Lilly is set to close one of its Puerto Rican facilities as patent expirations and a shifting portfolio reduce its need for capacity.
NEWS FROM CPHI
A bitter pill to swallow: young people dislike tablets more than old
Changing pills to a more user-friendly formulation can increase patient compliance, brand loyalty, and extend IP exclusivity, says CMO Hermes in an exclusive podcast.