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Jul 2, 2009
By:Patricia Van Arnum
ePT--the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week issued an interim report that examined the effects of authorized generics on competition in the prescription drug market.
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Jul 2, 2009
By:Maribel Rios
ePT--the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology
On June 25, US Marshalls seized all drug products and ingredients at three facilities of Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories.
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Jul 2, 2009
By:Erik Greb
ePT--the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology
This week, the US Pharmacopeial Convention and the Vietnamese Pharmacopoeia Commission signed a memorandum of understanding that will help ensure the safety of Vietnamese medicines.
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Jul 2, 2009
By:Stephanie Sutton
ePT--the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology
The UK's Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published the outcome of a consultation on measures to strengthen the country's drug supply chain.
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Jul 2, 2009
ePT--the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology
Also, Wyeth and Catalyst sign agreement; FDA seeks public opinion about tobacco regulation; Catalent appoints VP of quality and regulatory affairs; more...
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Jun 25, 2009
By:Patricia Van Arnum
ePT--the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology
Generic-drug and specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer Watson Pharmaceuticals (Corona, CA) agreed to acquire the generic-drug company Arrow Group for $1.75 billion in cash and stock.
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Jun 25, 2009
By:Angie Drakulich
ePT--the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology
Former Senator Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, and Bob Dole released a report this month, Crossing Our Line: Working Together to Reform the US Health System, which proposes four pillars of health reform.
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Jun 25, 2009
By:Fedra Pavlou
ePT--the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology
Following the 2008 launch of the European Fine Chemicals Group (EFCG) Voluntary Guidelines (VGs) to promote supply-chain security, the group has now announced the official launch of an assessment template that will allow fine chemicals customers and suppliers to assess and implement this new set of recommendations.
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Jun 25, 2009
ePT--the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology
Also, Adimab forms deals with Merck and Roche; Manhattan Pharmaceuticals' CEO and president steps down; more...
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