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  Pharmaceutical Technology Europe E-Alert
 
October 9, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
EC antitrust inspections
FDA risk guidance
Heparin manufacturing
Flu vaccines update
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EC conducts surprise antitrust inspections
The EC has been knocking on the doors of pharmaceutical companies to conduct surprise inspections; the agency will be looking specifically for signs of anticompetitive behavior. More...

FDA guidance offers blueprint for safety strategies
The FDA has published its first draft guidance for industry about Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS). More...

USP issues new quality standards for heparin
The FDA has issued an alert to healthcare professionals of a change in heparin manufacturing that is expected to decrease the drug’s potency. More...

Pandemic flu vaccine projects continue to make progress
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Novartis, sanofi aventis and Baxter International have provided updates regarding the development, manufacture and shipment of pandemic (H1NI) vaccines. More...

Implanted capsule the future of drug delivery?
A new drug delivery method developed by scientists could enable prescription drugs to be buried inside the body where drug release could be prompted by a biological trigger, such as a drop in blood sugar levels, or activated manually with a pulse of light. More...

Joint venture to provide pediatric vaccines to China
A long-term joint venture between GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and China's Jiangsu Walvax Biotech Company hopes to develop and manufacture pediatric vaccines for use in China. More...

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Event profile
World Drug Manufacturing

2–4 December 2009
Berlin, Germany

How will drug manufacturing respond to the current global recession? The current economic crisis affects everyone, however the drug manufacturing industry can continue to thrive through cost of goods reduction, increasing productivity and promoting efficiency. World Drug Manufacturing 2009 is the only conference and networking event this year to give you the strategies to continue to be successful through the challenging times ahead.
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Company profile
Intertek
Event ProfileIntertek BioClin partnership with Shandon Clinic (CRO) offering one stop shop for PK study programs…
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Product profile
Watson-Marlow

Next day delivery on silicone tubing

Event ProfileUSP Class VI Pumpsil silicone tubing, fully post-cured with very low leachables. Laser-etched with product code, description, lot number and use-by date for full traceability. Custom sizes to order.
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Key Topic Updates
October events
L.A.B. Exhibition and Conference (27–29 October | UK)
GPhA/FDA Fall Technical Conference (27–29 October | USA)
World Conference on Regenerative Medicine 2009 (29–31 October | Germany)
More events
 
Latest blog posts
IPEC Regulatory Conference Coverage: More Calls to Action
IPEC Regulatory Conference Coverage: We Want to be Regulated, Says Excipient Industry
The "Micro Shuttle" Express
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Latest peer-reviewed research
Defining the ideal properties of a moisture protective, instant release film coating
Developing robust formoterol-containing suspension pMDIs with enhanced shelf lives
Removing endotoxin from biopharmaceutical solutions
More peer-reviewed research

Key Topic Updates

Survey
What is the biggest factor limiting innovation in the pharmaceutical packaging industry?
  Regulations 34%
  Compatibility 10%
  Patient compliance 8%
  Cost 48%

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