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Welcome to the July 2011 issue of Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management, your information resource about the pharmaceutical supply chain. In this issue, SOCMA President and CEO Larry D. Sloan discusses the association’s key policy initiatives and activities. Plus a review of China’s pharmaceutical market and API supply base. And the latest developments from the bio/pharmaceutical industry relating to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

APIs
SOCMA Focuses on Concerns of Batch and Custom Manufacturers
Patricia Van Arnum, senior editor of Pharmaceutical Technology, and editor of Sourcing and Management
SOCMA President and CEO Larry D. Sloan discusses the association’s key policy initiatives and activities. >> Read More

Tracking Pharmaceutical and API Growth in China
Patricia Van Arnum, senior editor of Pharmaceutical Technology, and editor of Sourcing and Management
Strong growth is projected for China's pharmaceutical industry, offering opportunities for drug companies and manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients. >> Read More

Outsourcing
Wanted: Better Upstream Bioprocessing Technologies
Eric Langer, president of BioPan Associates
A recent industry survey shows keen interest in improving bioreactors and cell-culture media.
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Pharma Partner Focus
Almac Expands in North America
Patricia Van Arnum, senior editor of Pharmaceutical Technology, and editor of Sourcing and Management
With a new North American headquarters and expanded operations, Almac is furthering its transatlantic approach to contract development and manufacturing.
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CSR and Sustainability Forum
Pharmaceutical Technology's dedicated editorial coverage on the developments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability from the bio/pharmaceutical industry, other business sectors, and public and private organizations. This month, we feature articles on IFPMA's Framework of Action for noncommunicable diseases, a solar-energy project by New Age Industries, and a roundup of CSR and sustainability news.

Pharma Industry Prepares for UN High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases
Patricia Van Årnum, senior editor of Pharmaceutical Technology and editor of Sourcing and Management
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations issues a Framework of Action for noncommunicable diseases. >> Read More

Sustainability at Work: Solar Energy
Erik Greb, associate editor, Pharmaceutical Technology and editor of the Equipment and Processing Report, implements a new solar-energy system at its Pennsylvania facility
New Age Industries, a manufacturer of plastic molding and fittings for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, implements a solar-energy project at its Pennsylvania facility. >> Read More

CSR and Sustainability in the News
A roundup of developments in corporate social responsibility and sustainability from the bio/pharmaceutical industry, its suppliers, and other public and private organizations. >> Read More

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Sourcing and Management’s Community of Experts
The panel consists of leading professionals involved in the synthesis, manufacture, and sourcing of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, and experts in formulation and dosage-form manufacturing. The community of experts lends its expertise to the eNewsletter by providing reviews of technical articles as well as offering perspectives on topics of relevance to pharmaceutical manufacturers and their suppliers.
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For the full listing of calendar events, see the Calendar of Events page

July

July 13–14
DCAT/ISM Sourcing Summit '11
Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel
Newark, NJ

August

Aug. 24–25
IVT's 8^th Annual Method Validation
Philadelphia

September

Sept. 14–16
IVT's 3rd Annual Bio/Pharmaceutical Conference on Quality by Design
San Francisco