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19 March 2013
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Analytical Technology News from Pittcon
Analytical Technology Introductions Planned for Pittcon 2013
The Pittcon 2013 Exposition, which takes place Mar. 17–21, 2013, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, features emerging analytical technologies for analytical chemistry, drug discovery and development, nanotechnology, life sciences, and other disciplines. Instrument manufacturers frequently introduce new products or announce updates to current technologies at the event. More...
 
 
News
INTERPOL and Pharma Collaborate to Fight Counterfeiting
INTERPOL and 29 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies have joined forces in an initiative to battle counterfeit drugs. More...
 
More than 900 Biologics in Development
America’s biopharmaceutical companies are using biological processes to develop 907 medicines and vaccines targeting more than 100 diseases, according to a new report. More...
 
Sequestration: How Big a Hit for FDA, Research, and Pharma?
The federal budget sequestration mandate went into effect Mar. 1, 2013, and, initially, the impact was fairly muted. The stock market soared, employment rose and government workers continued on their jobs. Federal agencies, including FDA, launched initiatives to comply with the mandated 5% across-the-board cut in spending (in reality a 9% cut that exceeds $200 million) to minimise the impact on basic operations. That means curbs on training and staff travel, no new hires and a delay in launching new programs. More...
 
CDER Runs into Trouble with Generic Drug Reorg Plan
After less than a year on the job, the head of FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) has announced his departure, a sign that all is not well with plans for major organizational changes at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). More...
 




Product Profiles
Agilent
Together:  It’s how we help Pharma Succeed
Agilent QC solutions help simplify complexities for highest reproducibility from lab to lab, around the world.
The Agilent 1290 Infinity LC with ISET enables secure method transfer between different U/HPLC instruments, with one click. CrossLab Services can reduce downtime for all instruments, regardless of manufacturer. "Fast LC" column choices help you get the most from every instrument.
See more at www.agilent.com/chem/togetherQC
Avacta
Avacta Analytical
Avacta Analytical, a leading provider of analytical services and technologies, has unveiled the Optim® 2 microvolume protein analysis and characterisation instrument. This compact and robust system combines the powerful protein characterisation capabilities of the original Optim 1000 instrument with a new, application-oriented software package designed to increase throughput and functionality. Read more
Fluid Bag
Fluid-Bag provides comprehensive 900 and 1000 litre flexible IBC systems for liquid and semi-solid products. The GMP compliant MULTI containers guarantee uniform liquid, maximise payload and minimise product residue. Read more
Shimadzu
HS-20 headspace sampler for GC and GCMS
Environmental and pharmaceutical application, forensics, material and food production analyses – Shimadzu’s new HS-20 headspace sampler serves GC and GCMS applications particularly in testing and inspection organizations. Read more

Event Profile
Pharmintech 2013: exhibition for the Pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and personal care industry
Pharmintech is Europe’s most prominent trade event dedicated to technology for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and personal care industry, now in its 4th edition, on stage from April 17th to 19th, 2013 at Bolognafiere, Italy.

Whitepaper Profile
Roquette Pharma
Coating heat-sensitive products at ambient temperature
See how LYCOAT® / ReadiLYCOAT® can be applied to your heat-sensitive ingredients or dosage forms at the same time as keeping the coating process short and providing an inert coating of perfect quality. And that’s not all.... Read more
Survey
How do you think the reputation of the pharmaceutical industry has changed in recent years?
 
Improved 25%
 
 
Stayed the same 26%
     
 
Declined 49%

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