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22 June 2012

IN THIS ISSUE
• Merck Restructuring
• Orphan Drugs
• Drug Pricing in Germany
• Vaccine Contracts



Merck Serono Announces Final Restructuring Plan
Merck Serono has revealed its final “final efficiency program” for operations in Switzerland, which includes confirmation of the closure of sites in Geneva and Coinsins and their associated job cuts. More...
 
EMA Makes Orphan Drug Recommendations
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP) has made recommendations for nine orphan drug designations during its June 2012 meeting. More...
 
EFPIA Calls for Action on Drug Pricing in Germany
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) recently asked the German government to take “urgent action” concerning the pricing assessment of new medicines. More...
 
US Awards $400 Million Vaccine Manufacturing Contracts
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has established three new centers to develop and manufacture medical countermeasures, such as vaccines and medicines, which can be used in health emergencies and in preparedness protection. More...
 
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Upcoming events
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CPhI South America (21–23 August | Brazil)
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Recruitment Profile

Council of Europe
Scientific Programme Officer - OMCL Quality Assurance Programme (Grade A1/A2)
Duty station: Strasbourg (France)
Ref No: e146/2012
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Products/Service Profiles
LB Bohle

Granulation in a new dimension
L.B. Bohle developed an elegant solution for a completely smooth running process in traditional granulation equipment.
The new Compact Unit features a high-shear mixer and fluid bed dryer side by side, complete with sieving step in between.
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Panasonic

Panasonic's new MDF-U76V is the most energy-efficient 700 litre -86ºC freezer available
The new Panasonic MDF-U76V ultra-low freezer combines improved cooling performance with outstanding energy efficiency.
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Marchesini

Marchesini Group is an international leading supplier of automatic packaging machines and complete lines for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
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Recruitment Profile

Council of Europe
Scientific Programme Officer - OMCL Quality Assurance Programme (Grade A1/A2)
Duty station: Strasbourg (France)
Ref No: e146/2012
Read more

Event Profile

Pharmaceutical Packaging and Labelling Summit
25-27 June 2012
Basel Switzerland
Taking place from 25 - 27 June 2012 in Basel, Switzerland, is an ultimate meeting for regulators and senior packaging and labelling leaders to discuss case studies on their experiences, challenges and successes. Read more
 
 
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