Chemical supply opportunity
Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
An international pharmaceutical group is seeking the supply of chemicals and raw materials from South Africa. Kempex Holland BV is looking to source the following ingredients from local suppliers: Zinc Oxide 75% Zn – 20′ container Copper Sulphate 25 % Cu – 20′ container Manganese Oxide 62% Mn – 20′ container Sodium Selenite [...]
Introducing DryFog for cleanroom disinfection
Posted on 16. May, 2010 by admin in News-Technology
Sascha Rother from basan South Africa tells ManufacturingHub.co.za users in the pharmaceutical, biotech and cosmeticindustries about a unique, reliable and efficient solution for disinfecting cleanrooms:
Sanofi-Aventis tops pharma dividend payers
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by admin in Business-Financial Results, News-Pharmaceutical
By: Sean Riskowitz of Manhattan Financial Investing in stocks that pay high dividends is an effective way for the conservative investor whose concern is mainly with the preservation of capital. When investing for a high dividend yield, the most important consideration for the investor is the sustainability of such dividends. Hence research into the underlying [...]
FDA phases out 7 metered-dose inhalers in US
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by admin in News-Pharmaceutical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced, in accordance with longstanding U.S. obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, seven metered-dose inhalers (MDI) used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be gradually removed from the U.S. marketplace. These inhalers contain ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are [...]
FDA provides update on triclosan
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its website www.fda.gov with information about triclosan, a common ingredient added to many consumer products to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It may be found in antibacterial soaps and body washes, toothpastes and some cosmetics—products regulated by the FDA.
Roche acquires Medingo Ltd to expand presence in insulin delivery market
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by admin in Uncategorized
Roche and Elron Electronics Ltd. announced earlier this week that they have signed an agreement under which Roche will acquire 100% of Medingo Ltd., a majority-owned subsidiary of the Elron group. Medingo Ltd. is engaged in the development of a semi-disposable insulin patch pump. Under the terms of the agreement, Roche will pay Medingo Ltd.’s [...]
Vitabiotics partners with Clicks stores
Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by admin in News-Pharmaceutical
Vitabiotics South Africa has partnered with Clicks stores as their preferred chain to stock Vitabiotics health products in the South Africa.
Indian Biotech firm seeks South African partners
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by admin in Business-Tenders, News-Pharmaceutical
Indian biotechnology firm Titan Biotech has approached ManufacturingHub.co.za to identify distributors for its products in South Africa.
BASF to showcase Biopharmaceutic and Pharmaceutical Technology in Malta
Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by admin in Events, News-Pharmaceutical
BASF is to showcase its wide product range of innovative excipients at the 7th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutic and Pharmaceutical Technology from March 8 -11, 2010, in La Valetta, Malta. With two new products, Soluplus® and Kollicoat® IR Coating Systems, BASF has broadened its extensive portfolio for customers of the pharma industry again.
SA businesses shine for Aspen
Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by admin in Business-Financial Results, News-Pharmaceutical
JSE listed Aspen (Apn), Africa’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, has recorded strong returns for the six months ended 31 December 2009. The excellent performance from the South Africa business underpinned the results.