Life Science News

30 June 2008 - Darzi report of NHS review released for 60th Anniversary

Lord Darzi's report on the National Health Service (NHS) is published with an emphasis on the quality of care and is backed up by a landmark..  More >>

29 June 2008 - NICE revises its appraisal methodologies guide

In the run up to the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the NHS, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched its revised..  More >>

21 June 2008 - Perrigo sells UK Nutraceuticals Unit to NeutraHealth

Perrigo Company, based in Allegan, Michigan, USA, has sold its vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business unit (Perrigo UK Ltd of Swadlincote)..  More >>

19 January 2008 - SAFC - $12m to expand contract manufacturing capacity

Biologics production to be expanded in Carlsbad, CA SAFC, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich group, plans a $12 million expansion at its biologics production..  More >>

12 January 2008 - Perrigo buys Galpharm Healthcare for $86m cash

Deal is expected to help Perrigo expand its global presence. In a surprise move aimed at bolstering its generics business, Perrigo Co. based in..  More >>

20 October 2007 - Should NICE have the same power as drug licensing authorities?

Successful role of PPRS defended. UK MPs have been told that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) should have the same powers as..  More >>

18 October 2007 - Faces & Places: GSK, Celsis, RSA Consulting, Quintiles, Pfizer

A snapshot of key appointments recently announced  GlaxoSmithKlineAndrew Witty, currently president, Pharmaceuticals Europe for GSK, has been..  More >>

15 October 2007 - Darzi Report Welcomed by UK's Pharma Industry

Role of NHS in R&D highlighted by ABPI The ABPI 'warmly welcomed' a recent report by Lord Darzi on the future of the NHS. The body,..  More >>

17 August 2007 - Millipore and Novo Nordisk expand insulin agreement for biologics production

Millipore Corp. has expanded its agreement with Novo Nordisk to provide recombinant human insulin, a key cell culture supplement..  More >>

06 August 2007 - MDS sxpands its services in Europe

Consulting in development and regulatory service to be supported by new appointments. MDS Pharma Services is expanding its Development & Regulatory..  More >>

02 August 2007 - PPD's Scottish expansion

Investing $30m to create about 390 white collar jobs  PPD, Inc. is planning to expand its operations in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, in order..  More >>

30 July 2007 - AstraZeneca prunes 10% of workforce

About 7,600 to be laid off in a $1.6bn restructuring programme to save costs AstraZeneca, intending to expand its restructuring program,..  More >>