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Webcast: Bioavailability Enhancement Using Lipid-Based Drug Delivery
June 20, 2012—Sponsored by Catalent Pharma Solutions

Webcast: Screening Methods for Elemental Impurities: Proposed Compendial Requirements
June 14, 2012—Sponsored by SGS Life Science Services

Webcast: Applying Quality by Design in Tablet Coatings
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Webcast: When Softgels Are a Good First Option: Overcoming Bioavailability Challenges
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Industry Comments on Senate Passage of PDUFA V
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and Biotechnology Industry Organization released statements last week regarding the Senate’s vote to pass the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, which reauthorizes PDUFA.
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Osiris Therapeutics Announces the World's First Approval of a Stem-Cell Therapy
Osiris Therapeutics announced that it received marketing authorization from Health Canada to market its stem-cell therapy, Prochymal (remestemcel-L), for the treatment of graft-versus-host disease in children.
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USP Further Strengthens Heparin Standards
The US Pharmacopeia has issued a third round of improvements to its blood thinner standard.
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Authorities Seize Unapproved Crescendo Therapeutics Drug
Federal marshals seized an unapproved topical corticosteroid medication from California-based Crescendo Therapeutics.
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Product Spotlight

Capsule filler accurately doses combination products

MG America’s AlterNova capsule filler uses intermittent motion to fill capsules at a rate of 105,000 capsules/h and can be upgraded to speeds of up to 180,000 capsules/h. Formulations are increasingly being run as combinations of materials, notes Claudio Radossi, director of sales for of MG America. The AlterNova uses a tamping disc to fill powders, and also can fill pellets, tablets, liquids, and various combinations of all four forms. Its dosing chamber can be quickly adjusted without replacing parts for ease of operation, changeovers, and maintenance.  Other features include: a touch-screen, human-machine interface (HMI), PLC for machine functions control, motorized adjustment of machine speed from the monitor, HMI visualization of obstruction in the capsule feeding tube, and powder excessive compression check with HMI visualization to indicate the relevant station.

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Handheld Raman Accelerates Raw Material Release
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Company Notes

AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline have announced a EUR 224-million ($280 million) public–private partnership funding to enable development of antibiotics for bacterial infections and drive information sharing. The objective of the proposed research program is to improve the scientific understanding of antibiotic resistance, design and implement efficient clinical trials, and take novel drug candidates through clinical development. The program is part of the European Commission’s Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance, launched in November 2011. Read More

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Sixty-two percent of life-science executives are struggling to cope with and use effectively the amount of information flooding their inboxes, according to a new report from the communications consulting firm Mediaplanet. The company is publishing the report and potential solutions in The Independent’s June 29, 2012, issue and also will be discussing its findings at the 10th Annual Pharmaceutical IT Congress, to be held in London Sept. 17–18, 2012. The company aims through its report to address several issues for the pharmaceutical industry, including diversification, externalization of R&D processes, operational simplification, and smooth access to external innovation.

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When Softgels Are a Good First Option: Overcoming Bioavailability Challenges
Live Webcast:Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 11:00 am ET .
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Takeda Pharmaceutical has agreed to acquire Multilab, a pharmaceutical company that specializes in generic drugs and OTC products. Takeda expects that the transaction will be finalized by the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2012. Under the agreement, Takeda Brazil will acquire Multilab in cash for Brazilian Real (BRL) 500 million ($250 million) upfront and up to BRL 40 million ($20 million) in additional future milestone payments to the owners of Multilab. Read More

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WEBCAST: Quality by Design Principles for Film Coating Applications Two broadcasts
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:00 p.m. IST (India Standard Time) and 10:00 a.m. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time/USA)
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Industry Briefs:

A roundup of additional company and people news from pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies, their suppliers, and contract-service providers. Read More

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FDA Perspectives: Scientific Considerations of Forced Degradation Studies in ANDA Submissions
by: Ragine Maheswaran
The author outlines the scientific aspects of forced degradation studies that should be considered in relation to ANDA submissions.
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