Felicity Thomas
Drug price wars! FDA to be more involved in pricing, according to reports
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under new commissioner Scott Gottlieb, will be taking more of an active role in the issues surrounding drug prices, according to various US news sources. more
Jun 7, 2017 9:13 AM News
All change? What will the general election outcome mean for pharma
In light of the upcoming snap general election, we pick through the three big parties’ policies and various industry analyses of these policies. more
Jun 7, 2017 8:00 AM News
Keeping cool: Cool Logistics conference will feature workshop focusing on new technology
A one-day technology workshop will be featured on Monday 25 September during the 9th Cool Logistics Global conference and exhibition more
Jun 6, 2017 2:17 PM News
Global cooperation gives va-Q-tec thermal containers ‘wings’
A global cooperation between a provider of thermal containers for temperature-controlled transport of pharmaceuticals, va-Q-tec, and Emirates SkyCargo has been announced. more
Jun 6, 2017 2:14 PM News
Medherant announces new clinical product development lead
Medherant, a University of Warwick spin-out company, developing transdermal drug delivery patch technology, has announced the appointment of Sheryl Caswell as head of clinical development. more
Jun 6, 2017 2:10 PM News
Biosimilars accepted for review by the EMA
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted for regulatory review the marketing authorisation applications for biosimilars to AbbVie’s Humira (adalimumab) and Janssen’s Remicade (infliximab) from Sandoz more
Jun 6, 2017 2:07 PM News
Working smarter a necessity to drive industry 4.0, notes KPMG report
A new report from UK limited liability partnership, KPMG, states that despite investment from the majority of manufacturers into industry 4.0 few have achieved the scale and integration required to drive enterprise value. more
Jun 5, 2017 2:50 PM News
Global upswing keeps British manufacturing surging, according to survey
According to the second quarter survey from EEF and accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO, British manufacturers are experiencing a continued surge in performance as a result of a ‘synchronised upswing in global markets’. more
Jun 5, 2017 2:42 PM News
New tool developed to help build research relationships
The ABPI has developed a new tool to help build research relationships between the pharmaceutical industry and UK academics. The ABPI LINC research database was launched today at the Francis Crick Institute. more
Jun 5, 2017 1:54 PM News
Say ‘cheese’: Annual photography competition announced by EEF
The manufacturers’ organisation, EEF, has opened its 8th annual photography competition and is asking photographers of all experience levels to submit images that capture the essence of modern manufacturing. more
Jun 2, 2017 3:34 PM News
‘Super’ drug! Modified form of vancomycin could put a stop to antibiotic resistance
Researchers from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have revealed new data demonstrating a modified form of vancomycin, an antibiotic, could prevent antibiotic resistance for a long time. more
Jun 2, 2017 3:29 PM News
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing agreement forged for production of CAEL-101
An agreement between Fortress Biotech subsidiary, Caelum Biosciences, and Patheon has been made that will involve the process development and cGMP production of CAEL-101 more
Jun 2, 2017 3:22 PM News
Review article from ABPI expert reveals ‘game changing’ collaboration
A review article, published in Frontiers in Medicine, states that collaboration between the pharma industry, patients and health regulators will be a ‘game changer’ in delivering cell and gene therapies to patients. more
Jun 2, 2017 2:55 PM News
Acquisition offers approaches to integrate Asia and Japan into global drug development
Global contract research organisation (CRO), Chiltern, has acquired Integrated Development Associates (IDA), which is a CRO that specialises in integrating Japan and Asia into global drug development. more
Jun 1, 2017 11:56 AM News
Global medicines access provider launched
Multipharma Group has announced the launch of Inceptua Medicines Access, which is a new business unit providing access to pre-approval and unlicensed medicines and will be led by a team of specialist industry experts. more
Jun 1, 2017 11:51 AM Technology New
Webinar on good distribution practices to be held this month
The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC) Europe has announced it will be holding a webinar on ‘Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Excipients’ on 22 June at 14:30 central European summer time. more
Jun 1, 2017 11:44 AM News
West to present on biologics trends at InnoPack Pharma Confex today
West Pharmaceuticals has announced it will present on best practices for improving patient outcomes through integrated containment and delivery systems at the 6th Annual InnoPack Pharma Confex in Mumbai, India. more
Jun 1, 2017 11:41 AM News
Cambrex announces investment and expansion in Sweden
Cambrex, manufacturer of small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), has announced it is investing in new capacity and continuous flow technology at its Karlskoga facility in Sweden. more
Jun 1, 2017 11:35 AM News
Leader of the effervescent pack(aging): Sanner acquisition strengthens market position
Manufacturer of primary plastic packaging and medical devices, Sanner has acquired packaging specialist Jaco for an undisclosed sum. more
Jun 1, 2017 11:27 AM News
Website launched as a new cancer drug interactions resource
A new website to promote safer prescribing and improved quality of care for cancer patients has been launched by the University of Liverpool and Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen. more
Jun 1, 2017 11:21 AM Technology New
