FDA criticized over poor oversight of accelerated drug approvals
The FDA needs to enhance the monitoring of drugs approved on the basis of surrogate endpoints, according to a report from the US Government Accountability Office. More...

Generic APIs outstrip innovation
The global API market has expanded from $69 billion in 2004 to more than $90 billion in 2008, according to a report from the Italian Chemical Pharmaceutical Association (CPA); in particular, the report noted a rapid growth rate for generic APIs. More...

US chemical manufacturers raise concerns over new mandate
The House Energy and Commerce Committee in the US has approved H.R. 2868, the "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009", a measure to modify and codify existing requirements of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programme. More...

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FDA tracks influenza A treatment with prescription data
The FDA is using prescription data from Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions to track the treatment of influenza A (H1N1) and other influenza viruses. More...

Pfizer accused of corporate arrogance
A complaint submitted to the Federal Trade Commission has referred to Pfizer's acquisition of Wyeth as "potentially monopolistic" and has urged the Commission to see that "the proposed merger is not in the public interest and is in conflict with a wide range of President Obama's objectives". More...

Optimizing drug delivery to the lungs
An inhaler mouthpiece that optimizes drug delivery to the lungs and reduces the amount of wasted medication has been developed by US researchers. More...

Cargill updates industry on portfolio innovations
Cargill has recently announced a number of innovations connected to its range of polyol excipients. More...

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