Packaging and Distribution

Advancements add yet another challenge for industry's already overextended regulatory body.

Can previous trends of Democratic and Republican administrations predict industry's future?

Also, Alpharma advises shareholders to reject King's offer; ImClone rejects raised BMS offer; Immunogen appoints Daniel M. Junius, more...

The biggest benefit that has been brought about by the compulsory labelling of allergens in food is the greater degree of cooperation that has been established between food manufacturers and their suppliers.

Also, Zentiva accepts Sanofi's increased takeover bid, Oriel Therapeutics appoints Richard Fuller CEO, more...

On November 3, the US Supreme Court will hear the case of Wyeth v. Levine, in which the drug company has challenged the ruling of a Vermont Supreme Court decision to award Diana Levine $6.8 million.

Also, Quintiles to expand Singapore operations; Christine A. Poon, chairman of Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceuticals group, to retire; more...

Also, Human Genome Sciences enters pact with Hospira, Zosano Pharma names Gail Schulze chair and CEO, more...

Also, Novartis stops development on "Aurograb," Zealand Pharma appoints David H. Solomon as CEO, more...

This year, the employment survey will acknowledge the industry's best employers.

Identifying the most sustainable packaging for a product is rarely a simple exercise.

Are hypersanitation trends a result of scaremongering or a lack of faith in medicine?

The US Food and Drug Administration will hold a public hearing Oct. 2, 2008, to obtain input regarding over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold drugs marketed for pediatric use.

The deadline for nominations for the Innovations in Pharma Science Awards is here. Check out http://pharmtech.com/Innovations to nominate your company's work in one of five areas by next week

Also, Shire recalls "Daytrana" patch, Chromatide forms Scientific Advisory Board, more...

Also, Tekmira will collaborate with Bristol-Myers Squibb, Helicos Biosciences appoints Steve Lombardi CEO, more...

Also, Ortho Biotech recalls one lot of "Procrit" due to cracked vials, more appointments at Actavis, more...

Also, Bilcare Global Clinical Supplies opens new headquarters in San Francisco, Sigurdur Oli Olafsson named CEO of Actavis Group, more...

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Legislative decisions to increase Medicare's formulary may lead to a fight over drug approvals.

Postponement of California's deadline gives the supply chain time to refine ePedigree solutions.

Also, Cobra Biomanufacturing to extend collaboration and form joint venture with ViroMed, Epix Pharmaceuticals CEO resigns, more...

Senator Sherrod Brown sent a letter to Richard T. Clark, president and chief executive officer of Merck (Whitehouse Station, NJ), to ask for information about the company's reliance on global outsourcing for the manufacture of pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products.

Also, Niro changes its name to GEA Process Engineering; Frances K. Heller joins Exelixis as executive vice-president of business development, more...

Also, Roche to end HIV/AIDS research program, WuXi PharmaTech makes appointments, more...