pharmaceutical
First 3D barcode helps pharma fight fakes
The first 3D barcode which can be built into products during manufacture has been developed by Yorkshire engineers more »
Sep 17, 2015 1:47 PM News
Telstar completes two new pharmaceutical plants
Two pharmaceutical plants have been completed by Telstar for Square Pharmaceuticals, a producer of pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh more »
Sep 17, 2015 11:36 AM News
Pharma at the movies: Part I
EPM looks at the vital – and sometimes overlooked – role that pharma has played in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters more »
Sep 16, 2015 10:33 AM Opinion
Concordia Healthcare buys AMCo
The British based global pharmaceutical company, AMCo, is to be bought by the Canadian healthcare business Concordia more »
Sep 15, 2015 9:53 AM News
Strategic thinking: How pharma can benefit from a digital marketing strategy
Nada Giuffrida and Kym Ellis, Hallam Internet, offer advice on how to redefine pharmaceutical digital marketing strategies more »
Sep 11, 2015 3:25 PM Opinion
Putting quality first in development and manufacturing
Capsugel’s Steven Facer says prioritisation of quality and regulatory compliance from the start is key to achieving long-term gains for emerging markets more »
Sep 8, 2015 9:41 AM Opinion
In Profile: Angle's Andrew Newland
Angle’s Andrew Newland talks to EPM about the high level of interest from across the globe in the company’s cell separation technology, which captures cancer cells circulating in the blood and harvests those cells for analysis more »
Sep 8, 2015 8:56 AM Opinion
Data breaches in the pharmaceutical sector at 60%
The extent of data breaches in the pharmaceutical sector has been revealed with almost one quarter being hacked and 60% admitting to losing important data more »
Sep 4, 2015 3:03 PM News
EAMS makes Novartis heart failure medicine available to NHS
Heart failure medicine LCZ696 (sacubitril valsartan) will be available to the NHS under the Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS) more »
Sep 2, 2015 3:11 PM News
Allergan acquires Oculeve for dry eye care
Allergan, a global pharmaceutical company, has completed the acquisition of Oculeve more »
Aug 19, 2015 9:00 AM News
Relypsa forms partnership for hyperkalaemia treatment
Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (VFMCRP) and Relypsa, have announced a partnership to commercialise Relypsa's investigational medicine for the treatment of hyperkalaemia more »
Aug 18, 2015 9:00 AM News
Optical inspection with counting and cruise control
Symetix has introduced the features cruise control and counting on its VeriSym optical solid dose inspection systems more »
Aug 12, 2015 4:24 PM Technology
Pfizer to reimburse GPs for switching prescriptions
Pfizer has offered to refund practices for the cost of switching prescriptions of pregabalin over to the brand name as part of an ongoing legal action over the patent of the drug more »
Aug 11, 2015 8:58 AM News
EU approves Pfizer's buyout of Hospira
The EU has approved Pfizer's $15 billion takeover of US rival Hospira after the pharma giant promised to sell certain drugs in light of competition concerns. more »
Aug 6, 2015 11:03 AM News
MHRA to run GMP and GDP symposiums
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is holding symposiums on GMP and GDP legislation during December 2015 and January 2016 in London and Glasgow. more »
Jul 17, 2015 7:04 AM News
SICK glare sensor combats pharma product tampering
A sensor that detects glossy materials in pharmaceutical packaging has been developed by SICK to help in the battle against product tampering and counterfeits. more »
Jul 14, 2015 4:38 PM Technology
Synexus adds to clinical trials centres in Eastern Europe
Clinical trials specialist Synexus has opened an additional three dedicated research centres in Bulgaria, Poland and Romania, bringing the total to nine centres in Eastern Europe and 25 across Europe and Africa. more »
Jul 13, 2015 11:32 AM News
HERMA launches tamper-evident labelling machine
A tamper-evident labelling machine for the tamper-proof sealing of pharmaceutical packaging has been launched by HERMA. more »
Jul 10, 2015 11:52 AM Technology
Blister leak detection machine gets big pharma backing
Claimed to be a world first in automated, tool-less and non-destructive leak detection machines for blister packs and validated by 7 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies, Sepha's VisionScan Max made its debut at this year's Achema. more »
Jul 9, 2015 10:17 PM Technology
CIA welcomes Osborne's Budget statement
Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget statement has been welcomed on behalf of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry by chief executive of the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) Steve Elliott. more »
Jul 9, 2015 2:49 PM News