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Impax addresses Hayward cGMP deviations; unveils Taiwan expansion plan

07-Jun-2011 - US generics maker Impax Laboratories says it has started addressing cGMP deviations observed by regulators at California manufacturing plant.

Pfizer considers generics manufacturing JV with Hisun

06-Jun-2011 - Pfizer says it is considering a manufacturing-focused partnership with China’s Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical as part of its generic drug business.

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GSK signs strategic deal with MaRS innovation

01-Jun-2011 - UK drug major GSK has entered into a ‘strategic partnership’ with MaRS Innovation, a Canadian group focused on harnessing the commercial potential of the discovery pipelines of 16 top Toronto academic institutions in its network.

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Watson buys Specifar in busy month of M&As for generics sector

31-May-2011 - Watson Pharmaceuticals has bought Greek generics firm Specifar Pharmaceuticals, bringing to an end a busy month of deal making in the non-branded drug sector.

Baxter begins work on new distribution warehouse in France

31-May-2011 - US healthcare giant Baxter has commissioned logistics specialists Gazeley to begin construction on a new distribution warehouse just outside Lyon, France.

Elan invests $20m in Proteostasis to pursue neurology drugs

30-May-2011 - Irish pharma giant Elan is investing $20m (€14m) in US drug developer Proteostasis Therapeutics to speed the research and development of disease modifying, small molecule drugs and diagnostics for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

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Pfizer teams with Parexel and Icon in CRO sector's latest strategic deals

26-May-2011 - US drugmaker Pfizer has teamed up with Parexel and Icon in the latest Big Pharma CRO strategic partnerships.

Two-stage development model needed to cut attrition rates, says expert

25-May-2011 - Pharma needs to learn from other sectors and abandon the multistage development paradigm in favour of a two-stage design and manufacturing model to cut attrition rates.

People on the move: pharma jobs

25-May-2011 - in-PharmaTechnologist presents its latest round up of movements in the pharma sector, including appointments at Sanofi Pasteur, Klöckner Pentaplast and Geron.

Shire to enter regenerative meds with Advanced BioHealing buy

18-May-2011 - UK-based drugmaker Shire has unveiled plans to buy Advanced BioHealing (ABH) citing the lack of generic competition in the regenerative medicines sector as a factor.

People on the move: pharma jobs

18-May-2011 - in-PharmaTechnologist presents its latest round up of movements in the pharma sector, including appointments at Aphena, Acino and blue inspection body.

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TGA launches ‘periodic update’ form for GMP compliance at overseas plants

18-May-2011 - The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has introduced a new mechanism to help drugmakers maintain evidence of GMP compliance at manufacturing facilities outside the country.

Ph II trial failure rates rise, calling for quality focus not wishful thinking

11-May-2011 - Pharma industry wishful thinking and the fact too many developers have been chasing too few targets are behind an increase in Phase II failures in recent years according to a new study.

Direct San Diego to London flight boon for drug sector says Biotec

11-May-2011 - A new direct flight between London Heathrow and San Diego from 1st June 2011 will benefit the international biotech sector according to UK-based Biotec Services International.

People on the move: pharma jobs

10-May-2011 - in-PharmaTechnologist presents its latest round up of movements in the pharma sector, including appointments at Sproxil, Intercell and Evolva Holding.

People on the move: pharma jobs

04-May-2011 - in-PharmaTechnologist presents its latest round up of movements in the pharma sector, including appointments at Savient, Avantor Performance Materials and CorePharma.

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DSM says CMO biz model out of step with market; sales drop in Q1

28-Apr-2011 - Royal DSM NV says its pharmaceutical contract manufacturing business model is ‘out of step with market needs’ after the unit’s Q1 performance blots an otherwise positive set of financials.

People on the move: pharma jobs

28-Apr-2011 - in-PharmaTechnologist presents its latest round up of movements in the pharma sector, including appointments at DSM, Mersana and Diamyd Medical.

Caliber opens world’s largest plant-based manufacturing facility

26-Apr-2011 - US-based vaccine specialist, Caliber Biotherapeutics, has opened the world’s largest modular, plant-made pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at its headquarters in Bryan, Texas.

Warner Chilcott to axe 500 jobs in Europe by 2012

20-Apr-2011 - Ireland-based Warner Chilcott is to axe 500 European jobs as it deals with the fallout from the patent expiry of its osteoporosis drug, Actonel.

People on the move: pharma jobs

20-Apr-2011 - in-PharmaTechnologist presents its latest round up of movements in the pharma sector, including appointments at Raptor, Regulus, Novavax and Symphogen.

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Chinese pharmaceutical company to buy local drug distributor

19-Apr-2011 - China-based Jiangbo Pharmaceutical is to acquire Shandog Xinkangqi Medical Company, a regional wholesale drug distributor in the Shandog Province.

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Kazakhstan seeks production JVs with Indian pharma

18-Apr-2011 - Indian pharma companies are being encouraged to set up manufacturing facilities in Kazakhstan through joint ventures.

FDA spared in cuts as Reps aim to boost oversight

13-Apr-2011 - New powers and a budget increase, despite cuts to government spending, have been proposed to help the FDA monitor the global supply chain.

People on the move: pharma jobs

13-Apr-2011 - in-PharmaTechnologist presents its latest round up of movements in the pharma sector, including a new role for former Genzyme CEO and a leadership change at Astellas Europe.

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