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Gene E. Burleson, Healthcare Industry Executive and Director of Several NYSE-Listed Companies, Joins Vyteris Board of Directors FAIR LAWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vyteris, Inc. (OTCBB: VYTR), an innovator in alternative drug delivery technology, announces that Gene E. Burleson (age 69) has been … Continue reading →

Happy holidays? Not necessarily in the pharmaceutical sector Pharmaceutical manufacturers looking to cut costs need to keep focus on manufacturing/packaging to prevent product quality problems. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Not necessarily in the pharmaceutical industry. A recent … Continue reading →

Pharmaceutical technology transfer growing rapidly in past decade: IFPMA Technology transfer in medicines and vaccines were growing rapidly in the past decade, benefiting both pharmaceutical companies and the health of recipient countries’ population alike, said the International Federation of Pharmaceutical … Continue reading →

Hospitals grapple with drug shortage A nationwide shortage of key drugs has forced local hospitals to get creative in their treatments of some diseases, including cancer. “We haven’t run out of anything crucial,” said Becky Caswell, assistant director of pharmacy … Continue reading →

Caraco to merge with Sun Pharma Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories today said it has entered into a merger agreement with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, which has increased its offer price per share by 10.52%. “The merger agreement provides that all shareholders of … Continue reading →

Global consolidation hits Indian contract drug manufacturing cos NEW DELHI: Mergers & acquisitions in the global pharmaceutical industry that have led to reduction in outsourced research work have hit Indian contract drug manufacturing and research services or CRAMS companies. The … Continue reading →

Loyer’s Pharmacy closes York, PA – Katie Rexroth came out from behind the counter at Loyer’s Pharmacy in Red Lion and wrapped her arms around Bernard “Nard” Bacon. The 82-year-old from Chanceford Township had been a Loyer’s regular for about … Continue reading →

Radical reform needed in pharmaceutical industry A research centre funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has shown that radical reform of the drugs industry regulatory system must be an important part of the solution to ensure a … Continue reading →

Pharmacy law ‘doesn’t match’ industry technology, say healthcare lawyers Pharmacy law “doesn’t match” the technological developments in pharmacy, leaving “grey areas” for pharmacists, healthcare law firm Charles Russell has warned. Charles Russell associate Noel Wardle criticised current legislation for not … Continue reading →