Archives for September 30, 2015

Johnson Matthey to take on all Pharmorphix staff

Johnson Matthey buys Sigma-Aldrich solid state chem unit to boost API business

Johnson Matthey has bought Sigma-Aldrich’s Pharmorphix division to add a 'significant' customer base and expand its European API business.

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Pfizer commits to $194m clean-up at Wyeth EPA 'superfund' site

Pfizer has agreed to perform $194m (€174m) worth of clean-up work at a former-Wyeth site in New Jersey.

Vetter pledges €300m to prep network for pharma's future needs

Pharma M&A, complex APIs and an increasing need for flexibility are driving a €300m manufacturing network overhaul, says Vetter.

‘First liquid aspirin’ maker seeks licensing deal

Innovate Pharmaceuticals has launched what it claims is the world’s first shelf-stable liquid aspirin, and says it is on the look-out for a licensing partner for the “$500m” market.

Pharma outsourcing more med affairs and post approval work say experts

Medical affairs and post-market research are fast growing opportunities for CROs according to observers who say drug companies are starting to outsource more late-phase and post approval work.