Advancing Polymers for Solubility Enhancement
Pharmaceutical Technology brought together a panel of industry experts for a special forum to discuss solubilizing polymers and the related formulation strategies for poorly soluble drugs.

Continuous Improvement in Tablet Coating and Dry Granulation
Recent advances in equipment design and operation in spraying, drying, and mixing can improve the tablet-coating process.

Standardizing Excipient Information to Achieve Supply-Chain Security
The use of various documents and guides by the International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council can facilitate the flow of information among excipient manufacturers, distributors, and users.

FDA Releases SUPAC Guidance
Draft guidance combines and supersedes previous guidance documents.

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Novartis Suffers Setback in Indian Patent Case for Glivec
Novartis loses an appeal in seeking patent protection in India for its anticancer drug.

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PharmExec Names Merck’s Januvia Brand of the Year
Merck’s Januvia (sitagliptin) was named 2013 Brand of the Year by Pharmaceutical Executive magazine.

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• Avantor Performance Materials, a global manufacturer of chemistries and materials, announced that its unit in India, formerly RFCL Limited, has changed its name to Avantor Performance Materials India Limited. The unit is a provider of chemicals and other products to laboratory, pharmaceutical and diagnostics customers in India. It employs approximately 320 people.
• Dalton Medicinal Chemistry has received a notice of award from the National Institute On Drug Abuse (NIDA) to research and discover a novel series of compounds with the potential to treat drug abuse and alleviate pain. This work will be supported by NIDA of the National Institutes of Health, which includes funding for the project.
• The CDMO Vetter’s new center for visual inspection and logistics passed its first GMP inspection by FDA. The inspection was conducted Mar. 11–14, 2013, to ensure the facility is in compliance with GMPs.
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