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  Pharmaceutical Technology Europe E-Alert
 
05 March 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
Big pharma slow down
Orphan drugs
FDA and NIH collaborate
PTE March
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Big Pharma faces major slow down
Top pharmaceutical and biotech companies will witness a major slow down in sales growth between 2008 and 2014, according to business analysts Datamonitor. More...
 
Transatlantic cooperation streamlines orphan drug reporting
The FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) are implementing a more-streamlined process to help regulators better identify and share information regarding orphan drug and biologic products. More...
 
FDA and NIH to accelerate the introduction of new medicines
The FDA and the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) have unveiled plans to establish a Joint Leadership Council, which will help to more quickly translate scientific breakthroughs into new medical therapies. More...
 
Have you seen the March issue of PTE?
This month's issue features articles on nanotechnology, moisture activated dry granulation and SMEDDS. More...
 
Merck KGaA agrees to buy Millipore for $7.2 billion
Merck KGaA has agreed to acquire Millipore for EUR 5.3 billion ($7.2 billion). The move further positions Merck KGaA as a supplier to the biopharmaceuticals and the life-sciences segments. More...
 
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Product Profile
Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO’s LiquiPhysics™ Excellence density and refractive index meters are simple to operate, sophisticated and secure, making them the ideal tools for easy and stress-free compliance with regulatory demands. Read more...

Shimadzu

Shimadzu introduces the Nexera ultra high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) system. The LC-30A Nexera is unsurpassed in high-speed and high-resolution analysis and productivity. It meets the needs of the most demanding markets such as pharmaceutical and the food industry. Read more...

Event Profile
Chemspec 2010
June 9-10
Messe Berlin, Germany

After the success of Chemspec Europe in Barcelona, Berlin is a natural choice as the destination for Chemspec Europe 2010. Germany is at the heart of the European fine and speciality chemicals market and the third largest chemical producer in the world making it an ideal destination for Chemspec Europe to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Read more...

PABME & PHARMA 2010
May 23, 2010 - May 25, 2010
Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates


PABME & PHARMA 2010 is the largest Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology event of its kind in the Middle East. Providing a unique East meets West "one stop shop" for industry professional, decision makers, potential investors, distributors and agents, this unique, innovative showcase will elevate company profiles in the buoyant Middle East market. Read more...

Key Topic Updates
Latest blog posts
What is next in patent reform?
Who will lead PhRMA?
Ombudsman and Superman
More blog posts

March events
2010 PDA Annual Meeting Career Fair (15–16 March | USA)
Pharmacovigilance: Systems for Drug Development & Post-Marketing Surveillance (15–16 March | UK)
Root Cause Analysis for CAPA (24–26 March | USA)
More events

Latest articles
'Thermal fingerprinting': a way to optimise lyophilisation
Enhancing the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs
Reinvigorating European R&D innovation
More latest articles

Key Topic Updates

Survey
FDA increased its budget by 19% between FY 2009 and FY 2010, and has asked for another 23% increase for FY 2011. Do you think FDA is:
  Asking for exactly what it needs 32%
  Underestimating the funding it needs
40%
  Overstepping its reach in asking for too much
28%

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