WCG adds clinical trial benchmarking firms to portfolio
WCG’s acquisition of KMR Group and MCC addresses sponsor and CRO need to establish a common set of metrics to understand and manage clinical trial performance, says CEO.
Archives for July 25, 2018
Rapid increase of protocol complexity contributing to clinical trial delays, inefficiencies: Tufts report
The industry needs “to strike a balance” between science and feasible execution as increasingly complex clinical trial protocols are impeding efficiency and driving up costs, says industry expert.
Sutro conducting preclinical research in Merck collab focused on immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders
Sutro Biopharma and Merck have signed a collaboration and licensing agreement, which will leverage Sutro's proprietary cell-free protein synthesis and site-specific conjugation platforms.
Cobra, Pfizer, GE Healthcare safe in Sweden fires
The dozens of ‘devastating, unprecedented and dangerous’ forest fires raging across Sweden are far from manufacturing and industrial centres, says Swedish Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Dutch sildenafil trial ‘immediately stopped’ due to baby deaths
Researchers have halted a clinical trial testing sildenafil citrate – the active ingredient in Pfizer’s Viagra – in pregnant women, following reports of baby deaths.
PPD updates central lab tech, launches new app for investigator portal
PPD has expanded its central lab technology capabilities with the launch of a new client portal and a companion application for its Preclarus investigator site portal.
GSK breathes easy on Advair generic delay, earnings boosted by 3%
Though generic competition to Advair is still on the horizon, GSK’s Q2 financials revealed the importance of its rivals’ delays.
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The great price freeze of 2018? Trump thanks pharma
US President Trump has again taken to social media to comment on drug rates, publicly acknowledging Novartis and Pfizer for freezing list prices.
SEA Vision investing 1.5m to meet global track and trace demand
SEA Vision has opened new offices in the US, Germany, and Russia, as track and trace regulations fuel serialization demand.