API in Biological Technology

FDA Inspects Hovione's API Manufacturing Plant in Macau

LOURES, Portugal, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Hovione's API plant in Macau has just successfully passed a pre-approval inspection by FDA. The inspection, carried out by Mr. Michael Charles, investigator of New York District office in Buffalo and Mr. ChunChang Fang, Chemist from California D...

Hovione Opens its New API Plant in Cork

CORK, Ireland, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Hovione held today the opening ceremony of its new active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing site in Cork. Hovione contracted with Pfizer last December to take over the site that had been manufacturing Lipitor(R) since 1997. The handover of the plan...

Hovione Buys Pfizer's Loughbeg API Facility

LOURES, Portugal, December 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Hovione announced today that it has agreed with Pfizer to acquire their Loughbeg Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) site in Ireland. This site manufactures intermediates for Lipitor active pharmaceutical ingredient. The site has had a ...

SAFC Pharma Completes Large-Scale API Manufacturing Expansion in Ireland

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC Pharma(TM), a focus area within SAFC(R), a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group (Nasdaq: SIAL ), today announced that a new reactor at its Arklow (Ireland) manufacturing site has begun operation, expanding the facility's capacity for large-scale...

SAFC Supports Potent API Conjugate Manufacturing With New St. Louis Production Suite

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC(R), a member of the Sigma-Aldrich(TM) Group (Nasdaq: SIAL ), has announced its plans to begin construction of a new cGMP potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) conjugation suite at its Pharma sector's St. Louis manufacturing campus. Th...

SAFC to Expand High-Potency API Fermentation Capabilities

$29 Million Expansion of Israel Manufacturing Site ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC(R), a member of the Sigma-Aldrich(TM) Group (Nasdaq: SIAL ), has announced a $29 million investment to significantly expand its drug substance capabilities in high-potency biologic...

SAFC Expands Hi-Potency API Manufacturing and Introduces Solid-Form Testing at Its Madison Facility

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC(R), a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group (Nasdaq: SIAL ), has announced a $4.5 million capacity expansion program at its flagship SAFC Pharma(TM) high-potency API (HPAPI) facility in Madison, Wisconsin. The program, scheduled for commission in ...

New facility giving API needed room to grow

Hartford, Wis. - A new 75,000-square-foot facility in the Dodge Industrial Park here is providing needed growing room for an expanding healthcare technology company. The company, API Inc., built the facility on 28 acres in the industrial park to replace two offices that were in separate loca...

Tech Digest - API Software; RedPrairie; Dash

The SecurALL access control system of API Software, Inc., of Hartford, Wis, has been implemented at St. Vincent Regional Medical Center , Santa Fe, N.M. The SecurALL go-live is the first phase in a multifaceted implementation of API's Payrollmation time and attendance system, and its Activ...

Tech Digest: MailFoundry; API Software

MailFoundry offers new anti-spam solutions Green Bay, Wis. MailFoundry , maker of "human intelligence" based anti-spam solutions, announced two new high availability MailFoundry anti-spam appliances, the MailFoundry 6100 and 8100. They are priced at $6,999 and $12,999, respectively, with no ...

Separation and Quantitation of R and S Enantiomers using Normal Phase Chromatography on an API 3000 LC/MS/MS System

Purpose Normal phase chromatography can be used for the analysis of chiral compounds using the API 3000 LC/MS/MS System. Overview In recent years, pharmaceutical companies have placed greater importance on examining the stereoisomeric composition of dru...

Identification of Insecticides and Herbicides by LC/MS/MS Using the API 2000 LC/MS/MS System

Purpose Agricultural chemicals typically analyzed by GC/MS can be identified and quantified more effectively and efficiently using LC/MS/MS. These agricultural compounds are extracted from plant materials, and thereby present matrix challenges. Overview ...

Detection of N-in-1 Experiments: Extending the Range of N Using the API 3000 LC/MS/MS System

Purpose Increased throughput in drug development laboratories can be obtained using the API 3000 LC/MS/MS System for N-in-1 experiments. Patented LINAC collision cell technology plays a key role in maximizing throughput by enabling faster scan times without sacrificing sensit...

Eli Lilly & Company and ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd. Announce Settlement of Gemcitabine Litigation

...use patents remain in force and the United States. About ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd. ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd. is a leading process R&D and api manufacturing service provider to the global pharmaceutical industry. With cGMP production facilities, ScinoPharm offers a wide portfolio of services ...

Informex Rebrands Into Separate Pharmaceutical and Specialty Chemical Segments to Better Serve Exhibitors and Attendees

...al Pavilion featuring companies serving the specialty and industrial chemical markets. Informex Pharma programs will include: * api Pavilion displaying Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient companies who service both generic and branded pharmaceuticals. * Pharma Buyer Showcases ...

Powerful Image Registration and Recognition Software Unveiled for Medical, Satellite, and Defense Imaging Industries

.... The novel software, which comes packaged with an api for custom software development, is fully automati...es of the software and are very impressed with the api for custom applications. There are numerous Retina...0.4 and 10.5). Each software package comes with an api for custom software development. About DualAli...

Bioinformatics Expert Dr. Jiaan Yang Joins Sundia MediTech With Innovative PFSC Technology

... worldwide, ranging from early hit screening, biological service, lead optimization, DMPK, candidate preclinical development, formulation development, api manufacture, and regulatory submission. For more information, please visit http://www.sundia.com . ...

Particle Sciences and Microfluidics Collaborate to Share Formulation and Nanotechnology Expertise for Pharmaceutical Drug Product Development, Analysis and Commercialization

... which is an increasingly important formulation approach for pharmaceutical api development." Microfluidizer high shear fluid processors deliver unsur...re excited to provide a uniquely complete portfolio of solutions for global api research and development." About Microfluidics Microfluidics, a w...

Sundia MediTech Appoints Dr. Tong Xu as VP of Process Chemistry

...viders in GLP and cGMP production of raw materials, starting materials, and api intermediates. This experience is very valuable for his new role to lead p...mization, DMPK, candidate preclinical development, formulation development, api manufacture, and regulatory submission. For more information, please visit ...

Sundia and 2 Other CRO Companies Granted Express Customs Clearance Privilege in Shanghai

... worldwide, ranging from early hit screening, biological service, lead optimization, DMPK, candidate preclinical development, formulation development, api manufacture, and regulatory submission. For more information, please visit http://www.sundia.com . ...

PharmaVentures Assists Helsinn in the Successful Sale of Helsinn Chemicals Ireland to the Medinco C.F.M. Group

... Walton, CEO, PharmaVentures commented, "PharmaVentures are delighted to have supported Helsinn in the strategic divestment of its pharmaceutical api manufacturing business. This success was achieved despite the current difficult economic environment and demonstrates why we are recognised as leader...

Sundia's Animal Facility Passed Client and Government Inspection

... pharmaceutical companies worldwide, ranging from early hit screening, biological service, lead optimization, DMPK, candidate preclinical development, api manufacturer, regulatory submission. For more information, please visit http://www.sundia.com . ...

Sanofi-aventis U.S. Announces Settlement of Medicaid 'Best Price' Investigation

...lement ends an investigation into whether sales by api of certain products to a managed care organization... calculations used to compute Medicaid rebates for api products. Although the company believes api acted in accordance with the law at the time, the ...

Dr. Chris Huber Joins Asymchem Laboratories Inc. as Director of Chemical Development

...and late stage), developing process technology for api manufacturing of small molecules. Prior to Asymchem, Dr. Huber directed early phase projects for api manufacturing at Achaogen Inc. and Arena Pharmaceu...pharmaceutical industry and proven track record of api manufacturing, I am confident that our commercial ...

Pfizer Global R&D Presents 2008 Top Intermediates CMO Award to Asymchem

...chemical intermediate manufacturers is critical to enable Pfizer to create and sustain a competitive advantage," said Laurie Chipperfield, Director of api Strategic Sourcing. Ed Kobelski, Global VP Supply Chain at Pfizer, presented the award to Dr. Hao Hong, CEO of Asymchem. "The steady growth of As...

The Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market: A Frost & Sullivan Briefing on Changing Dynamics

...ewscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO ) The api market, traditionally dominated by small molecule ...nilla generics continue to get highly competitive, api manufacturers are searching for newer avenues such...of this briefing include an analysis of the global api market, challenges facing the global...

Mylan's Matrix Selected by the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative and UNITAID as the Primary Supplier of Five Second-Line and Seven Pediatric HIV/AIDS Treatments

... Matrix and ARVs Matrix is one of the world's largest producers of api used to manufacture ARVs. In 2007, Matrix launched its FDF ARV franchise an...o its ARV capabilities, Matrix is the world's third largest manufacturer of api used to produce a broad range of therapies. Mylan Mylan Inc., whic...

ChemAxon Launches Marvin and JChem Version 5.2; Web Services, native .NET API, Homology Groups, 3D Alignment and Structural Frameworks

...ntegrate JChem (C#, .NET, Javascript, Perl, Python, etc). A new native .NET api is made available for direct (bridgeless) access to the JChem api from .NET. In the patent space we introduce new features for drawing...

Medicsight Unveils New Version of ColonCAD(TM) at ECR 2009

...e, is pleased to announce it has launched ColonCAD api 4.0, the latest version of its computer-aided dete...taset of 91 patient cases showed that the ColonCAD api 4.0 maintains the same high levels of sensitivity ... false positive marks per patient case*. ColonCAD api 4.0 demonstrates the following sensitivity: ...

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announces financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008

...d that we had postponed the planned shareholder vote regarding the proposed api transaction. As of that date, given the time required for more extended dis...elating to our current balance sheet structure. On November 12, 2008, the api transaction was terminated. On November 21, 2008, we announced that we had ...

SAFC Pharma Augments Assay Development Capabilities

... regulatory support and is a leader in emerging technologies, including high-potency APIs, solid-state chemistry, viral products and chemical-biologic api conjugates. For more information visit www.safcpharma.com . About Sigma-Aldrich: Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology c...

Intelligroup Secures Multi-Million Dollar COSMOS Implementation with Almac Clinical Services

...Almac The Almac Group comprises five closely integrated divisions offering a broad range of services from R&D, translational genomic services, api manufacture, product development, clinical trial supply and technology (IVRS/EDC), to commercial-scale manufacture. Almac provides services to over 60...

AIM Pharmakon (API) Announced a New Proprietary Premium-Quality Natural Concentrated Liquid Calcium and Mineral Supplement Now Available Direct to Consumers

... api introduced the second of its "next-generation" hea... Ltd. Both ingredients are supplied exclusively to api and are essential components of proprietary bioenh...ing preservative-free, hard-to-formulate products. api made significant strides in addressing the specifi...

Mayuka Labs R&D Centre Gets DSIR Recognition

...is and Custom Manufacturing services to innovator and generic companies across the world. Its R&D and pilot plant is in Nacharam Hyderabad and its api facility is located in Kopargaon, Maharashtra. Contact : Dr.Chandra Sekhar N K Chairman and Managing Director, Mayuka Labs Privat...

Techstreet Launches BuildingBlocks Utility for Industry Standards Saving Time and Increasing Productivity for Engineers

...uments for the first time from publishers such as ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), api (American Petroleum Institute), BSI (British Standards Institution), and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) for fast and easy ac...

NicOx Signs Agreement With DSM for the Commercial Manufacture of Naproxcinod Drug Substance

...erms of the agreement, DSM will supply naproxcinod api for commercial purposes from its fine chemicals pr...ese contracts with global leaders in high capacity api and capsule production. We project these agreement... economic environment, NicOx has ended its present api supply agreement with Archimica. At the point of t...

PharmSource and BioProcess Technology Consultants Announce Publication of New Market Report: Cell Culture Manufacturing Capacity: Trends and Outlook through 2013

... product pipeline analysis, probable product success rates, time to market, api requirements, current and planned capacity, process yields and the potentia...s decision makers with the in-depth understanding they need to may critical api supply decisions." The $4,950 report will be offered at the $700 p...

ScinoPharm Granted US Patent for Novel Crystal Forms

...in its oncological line, including paclitaxel and docetaxel. About ScinoPharm Taiwan ScinoPharm Taiwan, Ltd. is a leading high quality api supplier to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. We provide a full range of API services from process development, and production of ...

Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Commercial Supply Agreement for Picoplatin

...ve pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and be ready to ship commercial quantities of picoplatin by 2009. Heraeus is the current manufacturer of picoplatin api for the Company's four ongoing clinical trials. About Picoplatin Picoplatin has an improved safety profile relative to existing platin...

Cambrex Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

...er costs associated with the validation of the new api finishing facility at the Milan, Italy site, were ... "We are nearing completion of our new mid-scale api manufacturing facility at our Swedish operation, w... capital spending is largely due to spending on an api purification facility at the Milan facility in the...