PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-09-05-2007

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

People

September 05, 2007

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People on the move.

The Perils of Purchase-Order Contracting In Pharmaceutical Transactions

September 05, 2007

Global Feature

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Purchase-order contracting is a commonly used approach to conducting commercial transactions, but it is a risky proposition when applied to pharmaceutical transactions, including the buying and selling of contract services and pharmaceutical ingredients. The authors examine the contract provisions covered in a commercial-supply agreement that are likely to be omitted under purchase-order contracting and the risk-reduction benefits that a commercial-supply agreement can offer in pharmaceutical procurement transactions.

Expansions

September 05, 2007

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A roundup of manufacturing and service expansions.

Mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring

September 05, 2007

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A roundup of company moves and positioning from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and contract service providers.

Aptuit Establishes New Company in India

September 05, 2007

Pharma Partner Focus

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Aptuit expands its drug-development capabilities with the formation of Aptuit Laurus to take advantage of the growing pharmaceutical outsourcing market in India.

Agreements and pacts

September 05, 2007

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The latest pacts from the pharmaceutical supply chain.