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03.16.2010 -- Pfizer/Sigma-Aldrich Deal Puts Big Name On Small Molecules

March 16, 2010

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Accelerating Pharmaceutical Innovation
By Siemens Industry, Inc.
Siemens is using its considerable experience in the application of process analytical technology (PAT) in industries such as food and beverages and the chemical industry to help accelerate change in pharmaceutical manufacturing. With the launch of the SIPAT software suite, Siemens is applying its expertise to assist pharmaceutical companies in their implementation of PAT.


An Efficient Synthesis Of Methyl 2-Methoxy-4-Amino-5-Chloro-Benzoate (Carbonyl-14C)
By Analytical Bio-Chemistry Laboratories (ABC Labs)
Methyl 2-Methoxy-4-Amino-5-Chloro-Benzoate- [Carbonyl-14C] (MMACB-14C) is an important intermediate in the synthesis of several Carbon-14 labeled API's. Compound 1 was needed as an intermediate for a synthesis that required seven additional steps that resulted in an overall yield of 36%. A better route was required to make the synthesis more efficient.


Sustainability: An Opportunity For The Pharma Industry
By Mark Weadon, Life Science Leader magazine
It's fair to say that the pharmaceutical industry has an image issue, generally ranking just above the tobacco industry in public opinion surveys. One recent Harris Interactive poll reported that only 26% of Americans view pharma favorably. Even worse, 52% of respondents expressed a negative opinion of the drug industry.


In-Line Process Analysis Of Residual Moisture In A Fluid Bed Granulator–Dryer Using NIR Spectroscopy
By Robert A. Mattes, Denise E. Root, and Andrew P. Birkmire, GEA Process Engineering Inc.
Granulation is an important step in pharmaceutical solid dosage form processing. The flow and compression characteristics of a formulation are improved through granulation. Also, the content uniformity of the formulation is maintained after blending by the agglomeration of smaller particles to form larger particles through granulation.


Report Of Steritest Isolator ARIS
By Robert Guardino and Kevin Jones, Pharmasystems, Inc.
The pursuit of a good sterility test isolator is an adventure that involves deciding the rationale for its use, selecting the equipment, justifying the capital expense, and installing and validating the unit. We embarked on a mission to study isolators for sterility testing, though many of the issues also apply to aseptic processing. We navigated a variety of roadblocks to realize the efficiency these isolators provide.

Spotlight On Sterilization And Washers

Brochure: Finn-Aqua 66/69 BIO GMP Steam Sterilizer
Finn-Aqua GMP Steam Sterilizers provide shortened validation, increased reliability, and flexibility. Each sterilizer is available with all the standard sterilization processes that utilize steam as the sterilizing agent, including saturated steam, steam-air mix and water-air mix. Customized cycles can also be developed, based on customer-specified requirements.

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Catalog: FlaskScrubber And SteamScrubber Laboratory Glassware Washers
This catalog contains features and benefits, options, specifications, ordering information, dimensional drawings, accessories, and companion products about FlaskScrubber Vantage Series, FlaskScrubber, and SteamScrubber Laboratory Glassware Washers.

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Brochure: Washers — RRU And RRN
The Bosch RRU and RRN rotary washers give you quiet, gentle handling of ampoules, vials, cartridges, and syringe bodies.

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Brochure: Washers — RRU And RRN

Brochure: Hotpack Laboratory Glassware Washers And Dryers
SP Industries is offering a new product overview brochure for its Hotpack brand of automatic laboratory glassware washers and dryers. The brochure focuses on the design characteristics that make Hotpack washers highly reliable, easy to use, and simple to install.

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Brochure: Hotpack Laboratory Glassware Washers And Dryers

Product Brochure: Getinge cGMP Washer/Dryers
The cGMP series of washer/dryers are available in multiple chamber sizes to fulfill virtually every application. Chamber sizes range from smaller 23.6"W x 23.6"H x 23.6"D chambers to large, floor-loading chambers 51"W x 70"H x 78"D. Units are ASME BPE designed to minimize deadlegs and maximize slopes.

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Featured Downloads

Brochure: pH And Conductivity Pure Water Sensors
THORNTON provides a full complement of conductivity sensors with NPT or Tri-Clamp sanitary fittings. They include various lengths, cell constants and materials to match the application.

Brochure: Azopharma Drug Development Services
Azopharma Product Development Group is a leading provider of early drug development services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries.

Podcast: Keeping Up With Contaminants — Melamine Screening
Listen to Dr. Vincy Abraham, senior scientist and manager of Aptuit's Structural Characterization Group, discuss contamination issues and Aptuit's screening and testing capabilities.

Brochure: Stainless Steel Sanitary Spray Ball Nozzle (Series 527)
The Lechler Stainless Steel Sanitary Spray Ball is a static tank cleaning nozzle specifically designed for CIP spray applications which have stringent sanitary requirements. The Sanitary Spray Ball in fact fulfills the hygienic requirements of the 3A sanitary standards.
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FDA Update



Pharmaceutical Online's update on the latest from the F.D.A. including:
  • FDA Realigns
  • FDA Issues Warning To Paddock Laboratories
  • Avoiding Medication Mix-Ups
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Industry News

Pfizer/Sigma-Aldrich Deal Puts Big Name On Small Molecules
Ranbaxy Announces Settlement Of Actos® Patent Litigation
Manhattan Pharmaceuticals Merges With Ariston Pharmaceuticals
Laxai Pharma Completes Asset Purchase Of OSR Solutions, Inc. As Platform Acquisition For Clinical Research Services
Biopharm Patent Expirations Loom: New Research Gives Tips For New Product Success
HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing And Draxis Pharma Complete Successful FDA, PMDA And Health Canada Audits
Amylin, Lilly, Alkermes Receive Complete Response Letter From FDA About Diabetes Drug
Agilent Technologies Introduces BioHPLC Columns For Characterization Of Bio-Molecules
Impax Laboratories Confirms Patent Challenge Relating To TRILIPIX®
BioSante Announces FDA Orphan Drug Designation for GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine
Freeze Dryers That Deliver Results To The Pharmaceutical Industry
Portola Pharmaceuticals And Merck Announce Phase 2 Study Results For Factor Xa Inhibitor Betrixaban
WILCO AG Convicted For Unfair Competition Against Bonfiglioli Engineering
Patient Advocacy Group Asks FDA To Enhance Its Enforcement Of Unapproved Drugs Initiative
CBio Secures Another Clinical Trial Milestone
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Featured Multimedia

Video: Soluplus® Polymeric Solubilizer
BASF presents Soluplus Polymeric Solubilizer, which helps customers in the pharmaceutical industry develop and produce innovative drug products containing active substances of poor solubility and bioavailability that could not have been formulated with conventional excipients.

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April 29 | 11:00 AM ET

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