New business options aim to ease clinical budget headaches
The services leverage technology to speed planning, budgeting and outsourcing
Reflect Scientific awarded patent for low temperature bulk shipping system
Covid vaccine-capable system can transport products at a controlled temperature between +20°C and -90°C
BioSpecifics to be acquired by Endo Pharmaceuticals
Merger agreement, approved by both boards, is expected to close before end of year
HFAP joins ACHC in move that streamlines accreditation and certification services
It marks the first time that two accrediting organizations with deeming authority from CMS have merged
AGC Biologics shifts leadership structure at US and Copenhagen sites
With more than 1,400 employees, company focuses on development through to commercialization
SkyBitz and Coretex enter strategic alliance to integrate reefer and trailer tracking
Aim is to provide pharma firms and others with more transparency in cold chain operations
UNICEF to stockpile more than a half billion syringes by year end
The agency has been upgrading cold chain equipment in developing countries around the world
UK importers/exporters warned to take immediate action as Brexit nears
Pharma, shipping, logistics and other companies shouldn’t wait for government guidance
Digi unit meets expected CDC monitoring guidelines for Covid-19 vaccines
Temperature monitoring will protect vaccines from development through distribution
TurboFil introduces module for automated syringe filling and assembly
System incorporates through-the-tip filling for small to medium batches
DataLase launches functional masterbatch additive for plastics integration
The additive is designed for integrated product coding in pharma and medical packaging
Medical Knowledge Group acquires life sciences market research firm
Plan is to expand capabilities across the drug commercialization process
Supporting pharma’s shift in focus from patient 'outputs’ to ‘outcomes’
The rise of the patient voice and increased acceptance of remote engagement are sparking a culture change across the supply chain
Drone deliveries of cold chain medicines begin in rural North Carolina
Merck joins Volansi in collaborative effort to use the emerging technology in the healthcare supply chain
Etihad Cargo to utilize latest CSafe high-performing containers for flights
The temperature-controlled containers will be introduced across all flights for large pharma shipments
BioLife division gets $2.7m cold chain and storage contract for Covid-19 vaccines
The deal with unnamed large pharmaceutical company reportedly won’t include vaccine transport
Covectra introduces suite of services for comprehensive serialization and traceability
Aim is to combat counterfeiting, expedite product recalls and help brands meet regulatory requirements
IntegriChain launches advanced analytics to improve forecasting and accrual processes
Service provides finance and market access teams a consistent way to visualize, extract and integrate data into existing workflows
LabVantage to supply lab information management system to Walter Reed unit
The army research institute plans to use the pharma system to support vaccine production
Air transport groups find ‘a concerning lack of readiness’ for Covid-19 vaccine logistics
Survey results indicate that only 28 percent of the air cargo industry feels well prepared at this point
Momentive Technologies and Stevanato Group collaborate on vials packaging
Agreement delivers quartz vials in secondary packaging to streamline fill-finish operations for early phase drug development
Authentix acquires Bibliotheca anticounterfeiting unit
Move expands security offerings for pharma and other industries
Balaxi Ventures renamed to better reflect its core focus on pharma
Company distributes in Africa and Central America regions
IQVIA: Biosimilars on track to reduce drug costs by $100b over next five years
But volume and price dynamics remain volatile and uncertainty remains
Meeting the challenges of rapid Covid-19 vaccine cold chain deployment
Ultralow temperatures require a revision of vaccine distribution technology
Abzena invests $60 million to expand cGMP manufacturing capacity
New facility boosts manufacturing services for biologic projects
Innovative hybrid technology will ultimately ensure a vaccine’s effectiveness in the fight against Covid-19
The DSCSA dilemma: How to legitimately sell returned medicine
Mapi Pharma earmarks space for vaccine production facility
Plant targets Covid-19 vaccine supply for Israel, Europe and elsewhere
‘Green’ new reefer trailer being tested for pollution-free shipping of biologics
Technology offers direct replacement for diesel systems and can be retrofitted into existing trailers
