PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-05-09-2008

The recent heparin contamination event calls for a new approach to manage a lengthening pharmaceutical supply chain.

Increased investment by the pharmaceutical and biotechnology majors in offshore early drug development creates opportunities and challenges for outsourcing.

Congress is considering proposing a new chemical policy similar to the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation. Batch and custom manufacturers weigh in on the debate.