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Analysts In Media Announces Successful BPA Audit of Future Pharmaceuticals
Analysts In Media is pleased to announce a successful BPA audit of Future Pharmaceuticals. Future Pharmaceuticals is a report which unites the top pharmaceutical companies as well as small, specialty, and biotech organizations in a dynamic forum to present challenges that the pharmaceutical... - July 28, 2007 - Analysts In Media
Nobel Laureate Ferid Murad to Give Plenary Keynote Address at 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit
Dr. Ferid Murad who received a Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine will be among the plenary keynote presenters at GTCbio’s 3rd Modern Drug Discovery and Development Summit on November 28-30 in San Francisco, CA. - July 28, 2007 - GTCbio
Xcelience Expanding Operations
The Tampa-based contract research organization acquires a brand new building. - July 23, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
Kerr Drug CEO Calls on Congress to Fix Critical Flaws in CMS Rule on Medicaid Prescription Drug Reimbursement
Wednesday, Chairman, President and CEO of Kerr Drug, Inc., Anthony Civello, National Association of Chain Drugs Stores (NACDS) past Chairman of the Board appeared before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business. Testifying on behalf of community chain pharmacy, Civello... - July 20, 2007 - Kerr Drug
CureHIV Predicts Number of HIV Cases to Skyrocket
Dr. Hershline states that, baring a new preventative, CureHIV now predicts over 700 million worldwide HIV infected humans by the New Year 2018, as this global pandemic emerges. - July 15, 2007 - CureHIV
Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. and SJ Pharmaceuticals, LLC Sign Co-Promotion Agreement
Cornerstone BioPharma™, the Triangle-based specialty pharmaceutical company currently focused on the development and commercialization of niche prescription medications in the respiratory arena, today announced it has signed a co-promotion agreement with SJ Pharmaceuticals (SJP). This... - July 12, 2007 - Cornerstone BioPharma
MAX Named a Datalogic/PSC Partner and Accredited Scanner Reseller
MAX teams up with Datalogic/PSC to offer manufacturing and pharmaceutical operations top expertise and best prices of handheld bar code scanners. - July 07, 2007 - Manufacturing Applications eXperts, Inc. (MAX)
New Low Cost Version of Electronic Lab Notebook Software Introduced
LABTrack, LLC introduced today its newest product - LABTrack Personal - a low cost version of it's award winning electronic lab notebook software. - July 04, 2007 - LABTrack, LLC
New Long Life Silicone Tubing for Peristaltic Pumps from AdvantaPure(R) Outlasts Other Tubing
A new silicone tubing formulation has been developed by AdvantaPure to meet the demands of peristaltic pumps. The material meets Class VI and FDA standards and is well suited for pharmaceutical, biotech, lab, and R&D applications. The new tubing, designated APSPG, is clean room manufactured for purity and made to withstand the repeated compression and release action of peristaltic pumps. APSPG is stocked is ten sizes and ready for immediate delivery. - June 27, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
A New Organization is Launched – The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group - To Serve the Leadership Needs of Supply Chain Executives Worldwide
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) has been formed to serve the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis. The organization is designed to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable... - June 26, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Octagon Announces Partnership with Kestrel Consultants
Partnership to promote innovative approach to management of data standards. - June 21, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Octagon Announces Publishing Capabilities
ViewPoint platform to extend process control to document, report and submission publishing activities. - June 21, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
MAX Selected Unitech Value Partner for Bar Code Solutions
MAX, an American provider of bar code scanner solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, has been named a Unitech Value Partner for its top knowledge developing Unitech handheld scanner solutions for warehouse and lab operations. - June 17, 2007 - Manufacturing Applications eXperts, Inc. (MAX)
Max Named Janam Partner for Bar Code Solutions
MAX, an American provider of bar code scanner solutions, is recognized for its expertise of Janam products. - June 16, 2007 - Manufacturing Applications eXperts, Inc. (MAX)
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2007 Results
According to Synergy Research Group, a Russia-based CRO, the growth in the number of clinical trials approved by the Russian Federal Agency for Health Care and Social Development (Roszdravnadzor) made up to nearly 40% in the 1st Quarter of 2007 as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, the share of clinical studies initiated by Russian manufacturers has increased. - June 06, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
Bio-Synthesis Releases Updated Description for Peptide Synthesis
Peptides are complex molecules and each peptide sequence is unique with regard to its chemical and physical properties. Peptides are synthesized by the solid-phase method using Fmoc chemistry on an Omega 396 multiple peptide synthesizer from Advanced ChemTech. - June 01, 2007 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Expands European Presence
Company Adds Regulatory and Business Development Expertise to European Team - May 27, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Xcelience Will Acquire New Technologies to Enhance Drug Development Processes
The Tampa-based Contract Research Organization signed a partnership that will form new opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. - May 24, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
Kirk Gallion of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Named as a Finalist in the 2007 American Business Awards
Octagon President Named as a Finalist for Best Product Development or Engineering Executive - May 19, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Clinical Trials in Russia - First Issue of SynRG Orange Paper
On April 25, 2007, the first issue of the Orange Paper – the first analytical review on market of clinical trials in Russia – was officially presented. The strategic goals of Synergy Research Group, a Russia-based emerging CRO, are formation of a civilized market of clinical trials in... - May 16, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
Boehringer-Ingelheim to Present on Unique Monoclonal Antibodies at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers Conference (July 23-24, San Diego, CA)
Biotech/Pharmaceutical conference (GTCbio's Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development and Validation conference) features Boehringer-Ingelheim at San Diego event. - May 12, 2007 - GTCbio
CoreRx, Inc. Announces New Expanded Capabilities
CoreRx, Inc. is an American owned company located in Tampa, Florida. CoreRx, Inc. announces the expansion of it’s capabilities including DEA licensure for controlled substances. This gives CoreRx, Inc. the ability to work with DEA schedule 2-5 active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug... - May 12, 2007 - CoreRx, Inc.
Roche Diagnostics to Present New Data at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers Conference (July 23-24, San Diego, CA)
Biotech/Pharmaceutical conference (GTCbio's Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development and Validation conference) features Roche Diagnostics at San Diego event. - May 10, 2007 - GTCbio
Macmillan Medical Communications Welcomes Mike Moran as VP, Client Services
Macmillan Medical Communications (MMC) is delighted to welcome Mike Moran as VP, Client Services. He will be reporting in to John Elduff, Senior VP of Sales, and will be based out of MMC’s corporate sales office in Philadelphia, PA. Mike Moran arrives at MMC from Excerpta Medica where his... - April 28, 2007 - Nature Publishing Group
Gero Vita Expands Product Line with Focus on Quality, Convenience, and Value for the Health-Conscious Consumer
Nutritional supplement users now have an easier way to get fundamental nutrients without paying high markups at retail stores, thanks to California-based nutraceutical company Gero Vita. The company’s new GVI Essentials product line features multifunctional nutrients that benefit fundamental wellness to complement its advanced line of formulas. - April 25, 2007 - Gero Vita International
Carmel Pharma Offers New Continuing Education Program
Carmel Pharma, manufacturers and distributors of PhaSeal, announced today that they are now offering an accredited continuing education (CE) program developed by STAT Educational Services, an accredited provider of continuing education for various healthcare professionals. - April 25, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
GTCbio Announces 2007 Fellowship Awards and Charitable Donation
GTCbio announces fellowship winners who receive monetary award to help in the advancement of scientific research. GTCbio also makes a donation to the Doctors around the World Charity. - April 19, 2007 - GTCbio
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., to Offer Training Entitled- eCTD 101: Introduction to the Electronic Common Technical Document
CEO & Chairman Jim Walker of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., a pioneer and leader in the electronic transformation of clinical R&D in the life sciences industry, announced today that Octagon will be hosting an interactive training program on the practicalities and processes of electronic... - April 18, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Macmillan Medical Communications (a Division of Nature Publishing Group) Welcomes Helena Kravitz as Director of Client Services
Macmillan Medical Communications (MMC) is delighted to welcome Helena Kravitz as Director of Client Services. She will be reporting in to John Elduff, Senior VP of Sales, and will be based out of MMC’s corporate sales office in Philadelphia, PA. Helena Kravitz joins Nature having spent nine... - April 18, 2007 - Nature Publishing Group
Special Panel to be Held this Year’s Protein Kinases in Drug Discovery Conference
Biotech/Pharmaceutical conference (GTCbio's Protein Kinases in Drug Discovery conference) features special panel discussion with industry leaders - April 14, 2007 - GTCbio
Macmillan Medical Communications (a division of Nature Publishing Group) Welcomes Scott Carson as National Sales Manager
Macmillan Medical Communications (MMC) is delighted to welcome Scott Carson as its new National Sales Manager. He will be reporting in to John Elduff, Senior VP of Sales, and will be based out of MMC’s corporate sales office in Philadelphia, PA. Scott will be working with the Nature Clinical... - April 12, 2007 - Nature Publishing Group
Octagon Acquires Electronic Data Capture Company
“Collection to Submission” Vision Leads Industry Experts to Expand Technology Portfolio - April 12, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
MSLs Learn About Best Practices in the Art of Medical Science Liaising
Medical Science Liaison University's Medical Science Liaison Success Practicum May 10-11, 2007 - April 11, 2007 - Medical Science Liaison Institute
RFID Solutions to Highlight AdvantaPure’s Interphex Booth
AdvantaPure will feature its range of RFID tracking solutions at the upcoming Interphex pharmaceutical industry trade show in New York. The highlight of AdvantaPure’s booth will be the company’s new gamma sterilizable RFID tag called GammaTag(TM). AdvantaPure’s RFID solutions are designed for the reliable tracking and identification of critical process components used in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device applications. - April 04, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
RTC Introduces a New Line
RTC Introduces a New Line of Secondary/Working Pharmaceutical Reference Standards to Meet the Needs of Labs Working in an ISO 17025 Environment - April 04, 2007 - RTC
Pro-Tect, Inc. (PRTT.PK) Acquires License to Mitigator® Brand Products
Pro-Tect, Inc. (PRTT.PK) announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with American Natural Technology Sciences (ANTS) for the marketing rights to Mitigator's® technology. - March 09, 2007 - Pro-Tect, Inc.
Xcelience Completes Successful QP Audit of Production Facility for European Market
Xcelience achives its third successful audit. - March 09, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
Inland Empire Health Plan Contracts with Injectable Therapy Services Pharmacy for Provision of Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Injectable Therapy Services Pharmacy (ITSRx), a specialty pharmacy based in Glendale, CA, is pleased to announce its contract with Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) for provision of specialty pharmaceuticals to IEHP beneficiaries, effective January 1, 2007. - March 06, 2007 - Injectable Therapy Services Pharmacy
The New Class of Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPP-IV) Inhibitors Has One Clear Leader and Many Followers
Merck & Co clearly leads the field of DPP-IV inhibitors which has many followers in clinical development. The first companies already abandoned the field. - March 05, 2007 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Xcelience Debuts its Innovative and Interactive Forum: XpertXchange™
XpertXchange will initiate dialogue between Xcelience scientists and drug development professionals. - March 02, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
TOP Classes of Biologics with 2006 Sales of US$ 63.8 bln
Sales of the major cancer antibodies grew by 57 % to US$ 10.6 bln in 2006. Cancer antibodies are challenging the still No. 1 selling class of erythropoietins with 2006 sales of US$ 11.9 bln, but the lowest growth rate (6.4%), and got ahead of TNF antibodies which posted sales of 10.3 bln (+ 25%). - February 27, 2007 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Dosing Convenience is Mandatory to Keep Pace in the Pipeline Race of GLP-1 Analogs for Type 2 Diabetes
The Business Intelligence firm La Merie S.L. reported today that major diabetes companies are trying to keep pace with Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceutical in the field of GLP-1 analogs to treat type 2 diabetes. Lilly’s and Amylin’s first-in-class, but twice-daily product exenatide... - February 06, 2007 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Overview on 2006 Sales of Top 20 Biologics to Be Released on February 26
A free compilation of the 2006 sales of the TOP 20 blockbuster and other major recombinant antibodies and proteins will be provided by La Merie Business Intelligence starting February 26. - February 05, 2007 - La Merie Business Intelligence
PharmaTrials Announces Expansion Plan into Asia
Pharma Trials International, Inc. a subsidiary of New Life Scientific, Inc. (OTCBB: NWLS), specializes in providing clinical trial services, market research, and services to enable pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies worldwide to conduct research and to obtain regulatory approval... - February 01, 2007 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
Media Connect Resurfaces on www.mediaconnect3.4t.com Pushing Major Initiatives
Media Connect launches website to post Change Initiatives across 4 Industries Today. - January 29, 2007 - Media Connect
ITSRx Named Regional Distributor for SourceCF eFlow® SCF Electronic Nebulizer
ITSRx Pharmacy, Inc., a leading national provider of specialty pharmaceuticals and affiliated services, announces that it has been selected by SourceCF Inhalations Systems, LLC, Inc. to be a regional provider of the Pari eFlow® SCF Electronic Nebulizer. ITSRx, under this arrangement, will serve... - January 23, 2007 - Injectable Therapy Services Pharmacy
Baxa Announces 2007 Dates for STAR Center Professional Pharmacy and Cleanroom Training
Baxa Corporation announces the training schedule for its professional Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for pharmacy and cleanroom skills training. The STAR Center, a premier facility designed for cleanroom and pharmacy practice demonstration, is located at the company’s world headquarters south of Denver, Colorado. Baxa Corporation built the STAR Center to provide professional education on pharmacy practice, cleanroom principles and compliance to regulatory requirements. - January 22, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Piribo Launches Report Buyer Online Business Information Store
ReportBuyer.com caters for mid-cost business report purchasing. - January 17, 2007 - Report Buyer
Xcelience Launches Drug Development Consulting Service
The launch of Xpert Consulting will provide supplemental services to assist clients. - January 17, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
The Right Balance Drives the Field of PPAR Agonist R&D
A strongly growing market of now more than US$ 6 billion in 2006 for only two PPAR gamma agonists founds the basis for a heavily researched field of next generation mono, dual or triple PPAR agonists with fine-tuned subtype combinations. - January 12, 2007 - La Merie Business Intelligence