Senate Finalizes Drug Compounding, Tracking Legislation
Congress gave final approval to legislation to strengthen FDA authority to oversee large pharmacy compounders of sterile injectables and to require more comprehensive tracking of prescription drugs moving through the global supply chain.

Patheon to Merge with DSM Pharmaceutical Products
New CDMO formed from DSM Pharmaceutical Products and Patheon in US$2.6 billion transaction.

Can Pharma Defy Gravity at the Patent Cliff?
Pharmaceutical companies are using formulation strategies as a lifecycle management tool to maximize product value and preserve their revenue streams.

Congress Revises Rules for Drug Compounding and Supply-Chain Security
Legislators agree on a limited bill affirming FDA authority over compounders while setting up a process for national drug tracking.

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Report from Brazil
New regulation offers patients in Brazil greater access to experimental drugs.

Video: Drug Development Pipeline Update
A new report from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America reflects robust vaccine R&D, Sanofi ups its development in vaccines and FDA drug approvals slow down in 2013.

AAPS Announces Award Winners
Association recognizes groundbreaking researchers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

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Intertek Launches Comprehensive Inhalation Product Development Services
Intertek is now offering comprehensive services for the development of orally inhaled and intranasal drug products (OINDPs) for both small molecules and biologics.

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Eli Lilly Plans Insulin Manufacturing Investments
Eli Lilly announces investments in insulin manufacturing capacity for its sites in Indianapolis, Puerto Rico, France, and China.

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Telstar Develops High-Containment Barrier Systems for Komipharm
The systems are designed for the manufacture of oncology products and to research new biotech products.

Collaboration Uses Next-Gen Sequencing for Biosafety Assessments
Covance Inc. and Pathoquest have announced a collaboration to provide next-generation sequencing (NGS) based biosafety assessments to detect and identify viral contaminants within biologic compounds.

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USP Seeks Experts for 2015-2020 Council of Experts
USP issues call for candidates for its 2015-2020 Council of Experts.

Xcelience Appoints Clinical Supplies VP of New UK Site
Xcelience appoints Clinical Supplies VP of its new Birmingham, United Kingdom site.