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Welcome to the October 2012 issue of Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management, Pharmaceutical Technology’s and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe’s information resource on pharmaceutical ingredients, manufacturing, and the supply chain. In this issue, we examine pharmaceutical manufacturing investment in Russia and provide the latest on CPhI in Madrid. And the latest developments from the bio/pharmaceutical industry relating to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Global Feature
Pharma Majors Build Manufacturing Capacity in Russia
Patricia Van Arnum, executive editor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe and editor of Sourcing and Management
Several Big Pharma companies strengthen their manufacturing presence in Russia.
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APIs
Fine-Chemical Producers and Contract Manufacturers Assemble at CPhI
Patricia Van Arnum, executive editor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe and editor of Sourcing and Management
Fine-chemical manufacturers producers and contract manufacturers roll out manufacturing and service expansions at CPhI in Madrid.
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Special Sponsored Section
Solubilization Solutions
In a special PharmTech issue, current and emerging bioavailability challenges are examined. Articles address solutions and approaches for solubilization as related to solid dispersions by hot-melt extrusion, lipophilic excipients, lipid-based formulations, spray drying, and more.
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Outsourcing
The Macro View
Jim Miller, president of PharmSource Information Services
The weak global economy adds to the challenges of bio/pharmaceutical companies and their suppliers.
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CSR and Sustainability Forum
CSR and Sustainability in the News
A roundup of developments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability from the bio/pharmaceutical industry, its suppliers, and other public and private organizations. >> Read More

Pharmaceutical Companies Partner in Global Health
Patricia Van Arnum, executive editor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe and editor of Sourcing and Management .
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations reports on global health partnerships of research-based pharmaceutical companies. >> Read More

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