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Ricoh Introduces the 150PRx Direct Thermal Product for Prescription Bottle and Pharmacy Applications
Ricoh Electronics Inc. (Ricoh) recognized as a world-leader in thermal media products has announced the introduction of 150PRx for prescription labels. Recognizing the need for a direct thermal paper material that is capable of withstanding daily exposure to soaps, hand sanitizers and lotions the... - July 22, 2009 - Ricoh Electronics inc.
Elder Pharmaceuticals Sets Up Elvista – A Division Dedicated to Tap Rural Markets
Elvista Set Up with a dedicated sales force of 240 - to go up to 750 by FY 2012 - July 11, 2009 - SPR P Ltd
OpenQ Posts a 250% Revenue Growth in Q1 of 2009
OpenQ Announces solid revenue growth in Q1 2009, it is now serving 7 of the top 10 pharmaceutical and 3 of top 5 medical device companies. - July 10, 2009 - openQ, Inc.
MedPro Rx, Inc. Re-Accredited for Pharmacy Service
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVI g and other medication, has announced accreditation for Pharmacy Service by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. - July 10, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Pharmaceutical Consulting Firm Launches Clinical Pharma Compliance Exchange (PCX) Website
Compliance Implementation Services (CIS), a pharmaceutical consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA and Raleigh, NC, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest product, Pharma Compliance Exchange (PCX) for Clinical Research and Development professionals. The Clinical R&D PCX website was... - July 02, 2009 - Compliance Implementation Services
DataTrends Publications Releases 10th Edition of "The Guide to Stem Cell Research Companies"
10th Edition delivers the global corporate information that investors, suppliers, researchers, and competitors need to invest intelligently, stay competitive, find potential strategic partners, and drive successful sales and marketing programs. - June 28, 2009 - DataTrends Publications, Inc.
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named No. 1 Small Business In Triangle
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that the pharmacy was named the No. 1 business in the Triangle on Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Top 100 N.C. Small Businesses list. - June 26, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
The Pharmaceutical Plant "Pharmaco Group" Has Passed the State Accreditation
The pharmaceutical plant "Pharmaco Group" has passed the state accreditation. - June 25, 2009 - Pharmaco Group
Nanomi Joins Consortium to Address Chronic Kidney Disease
Nanomi, a leading provider of microsphere-based drug delivery technologies to the pharmaceutical industry, announced today that it joined a consortium for the development of a therapy to prevent chronic kidney disease. In an aging population, the worldwide incidence of chronic kidney disease,... - June 25, 2009 - Nanomi
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces New GammaTag(R) 500 to the Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industries; RFID Tag Withstands a Minimum of 500 kGy Cumulative Exposure
GammaTag 500 withstands repeated exposure to gamma radiation up to a cumulative amount of 500 kGy. It is ideal for the identification of high volume items in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and gowning industries that require repeated exposure to gamma radiation for sterilization purposes. GammaTag 500 is a read-only tag and is among the smallest RFID tags available today. - June 25, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
MedPro Rx, Inc. Sponsors Camp Youngblood
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that the pharmacy is a sponsor for the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation’s Camp Youngblood. The camp will take place from Sunday, July 26... - June 19, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Anavex Appoints Dr. Hervé De Kergrohen as CEO to Lead Company Through Clinical Trials and Future Growth
Anavex Life Sciences Corp., (“ANAVEX”) (OTCBB: AVXL) today announced the immediate appointment of Hervé de Kergrohen, MD, MBA, as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and director. Dr. de Kergrohen is an accomplished senior executive who has successfully founded and developed... - June 18, 2009 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
Merck Serono Extends Use of Xentor Enterprise Into Multiple Countries
Xentor Solutions today announces that due to the success of the UK pilot of Xentor Enterprise, the Merck Serono user base has been extended from Europe into North America as part of an ongoing SFE initiative. - June 17, 2009 - Xentor Solutions LTD
OpenQ Sponsors Upcoming Conferences in Compliance, IIT and KOL Management
OpenQ Continues Best Practice Leadership in Life Sciences Technology and Information through Sponsorship and Presentations at Upcoming Industry Conferences covering topics critical to the Medical Device and Biopharmaceutical Industries - June 13, 2009 - openQ, Inc.
Is the Chinese Pharmaceutical Market Finally Ripe for MNC Pharma Companies?
According to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2009 (4th Edition), the latest report from Wicon International Group LLC (publisher of Pharma China), the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional Chinese medicine drug products and biopharmaceuticals) at retail price level grew... - June 11, 2009 - WiCON International Group LLC
Michael Dermer Appointed Senior Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University
CEO and President of IncentOne Accepts Honor of Affiliation with Renown University. - June 11, 2009 - IncentOne
Merrion Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase IIB Study for Orazol Tablet Form of Zoledronate IV Infusion at ASCO Annual Meeting
Weekly tablet delivers major new benefits for patients, doctors and payors: avoiding the need for burdensome and costly infusions and related infection risks; weekly tablet dosing offers potential for better safety and side effect profile of a ‘gold standard’ oncology drug. - June 06, 2009 - Merrion Pharmaceuticals
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named Platinum Sponsor for Virginia Hemophilia Foundation Annual Meeting
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that the pharmacy is a platinum sponsor for Virginia Hemophilia Foundation’s annual meeting on Saturday, June 20 at the Shady Grove... - June 05, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2009
On June 01, 2009 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the English version of SynRG Orange Paper Q1 2009, a regular analytical report on the clinical trial market in Russia. The report is Free and contains hundreds of figures as well as dozens of tables and pictures covering various aspects of the Russian clinical trial market. - June 03, 2009 - Synergy Research Group
Pharmavendor.com Launches
Pharmavendors.com announces the launch of their online vendor management tool. - June 03, 2009 - PharmaVendor.com
LegalView Informs Baxter Heparin Patients of New Testing Standards for Blood Thinner Following Deaths from Alleged Previous Contamination
LegalView recently reported on new Baxter Heparin testing standards that are to be implemented this year and will ensure the blood thinner’s safety following several deaths after the allegedly contaminated drug was used by patients. The tainted blood thinner was found to have an ingredient that may have been related to the deaths of several and sickened hundreds. - June 01, 2009 - LegalView
"Rx-to-OTC Switching and the Continuing Importance of Emerging Pharma Markets Will Drive OTC Sales Growth from 2009 Onwards," Announced Visiongain Brand New Report
OTC pharma is influenced by changes in consumer spending - but significant commercial opportunities for OTC switching will drive market expansion worldwide – Visiongain new report explains. - May 24, 2009 - visiongain
Medical Label Printer Completes ISO Certification Process, Plans Expansion
ISO 9001:2008 Successful Certification process coincides with HP Mile’s expanding customer base and new facility. - May 22, 2009 - HP Mile
American HSC Launches Leading Integrated Drug Safety Legal Case Systems
American Health Systems Corporation launches Integrated Drug Safety Legal Case Systems which will significantly expands its legal delivery capabilities. - May 20, 2009 - American Health Systems Corporation
LABTrack Introduces New Version of Electronic Lab Notebook
LABTrack leads the way for scientists, researchers and engineers in all fields to replace paper with a collaborative, searchable and flexible database. - May 19, 2009 - LABTrack, LLC
Molecular Connections Conferred with "Excellence Award" by the Institute of Economic Studies at the Conference on Economic Development
Molecular Connections Private Ltd. – a pioneering Indian life sciences informatics company conferred with the “Excellence Award” & “Udyog Rattan Award” to its CEO Mr. Jignesh Bhate, by “Institute of Economic Studies” (IES) at the Conference on Economic... - May 17, 2009 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
The XTractor Premium Knowledgebase a Dynamic Repository of Refined, Manually Annotated Scientific Facts from PubMed Redefines Biomedical Literature Mining
Molecular Connections is running a limited period Introductory Offer of $450 just for Academic Researchers for its XTractor Premium. - May 15, 2009 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
Illuminate on Facebook
Illuminate is on Facebook to have a face, a body, and a mind of its own for pharmaceutical sales trainers, and representatives. - May 14, 2009 - Illuminate, Inc.
FDA Calendar Updates for AZN, MIPI, MELA, IMGN
While there are still significant upside catalysts for the stock starting with the finalization of the pixantrone NDA filing in June and priority review ruling by the FDA, the risk/reward is drastically different at current levels compared to a earlier reports. - May 12, 2009 - BiomedReports.com
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named Platinum Sponsor for Hemophilia of North Carolina Annual Meeting
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that the pharmacy is a platinum sponsor for Hemophilia of North Carolina’s annual meeting on Saturday, May 30 at the Hilton... - May 10, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Indigene Launches Memoryl in Cyprus
Indigene Pharmaceuticals, A US based bio-pharmaceuticals company, has announced the launch of its highest selling brand Memoryl in Cyprus in association with M S Jacovides group. “We are delighted to launch Memoryl in Cyprus in association with M S Jacovides group and we are sure that our... - May 09, 2009 - Indigene Pharmaceuticals. Pvt. Ltd
Illuminate Brings Learning, Leading and Growing Into Its Booth at the 2009 Annual SPBT Conference in Chicago
Illuminate gets ready to make another presentation at the 2009 annual conference of the Society of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers in Chicago. - May 06, 2009 - Illuminate, Inc.
Prescription Drug Abuse in Indian Country
Lamar Associates Announces New Training Program for Tribal law enforcement, health, education, and service providers. - May 01, 2009 - Lamar Associates
Nancy McFarlane Named a Judge for 2009 North Carolina Education Ball
MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that Nancy McFarlane, president of the pharmacy and Raleigh city councilor, will serve as a judge in the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball on Friday, June 26 from 6 -... - May 01, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
New Scientific Publication Explains How LDB B-30892 Inhibits the Cytotoxic Effects of Clostridium difficile
LacPro Industries LLC, a probiotic-based biotherapeutics company, announces a publication in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Gut Pathogens, entitled, "Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus B-30892 can inhibit cytotoxic effects and adhesion of pathogenic Clostridium difficile to Caco-2 cells.” In this scientific publication, the research team explains the published in vitro research demonstrating the beneficial effect of LacPro's proprietary probiotic strain. - April 28, 2009 - LacPro Industries LLC
Xentor Solutions Announce Dashboard Capability for Data Module
Xentor Solutions Ltd, a UK based sales force effectiveness solutions provider today announced the launch of their unique dashboard driven Data Module. - April 27, 2009 - Xentor Solutions LTD
Budco Appoints Chief Information Officer
Budco, a leading fulfillment and direct marketing company, announced a key addition to its senior management team. Daryl Minor has joined the company as Chief Information Officer. "We are very happy to have Daryl as part of the Budco team," said President Terry Niles. "Strong... - April 25, 2009 - Budco
Breathe Easy this Season with SinuCheck from Enzymatic Therapy — Avoid the Side Effects of Over-the-Counter Alternatives
Enzymatic Therapy’s SinuCheck sinus formula delivers clear-headed comfort without the negative side effects of over-the counter alternatives.† - April 25, 2009 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
American Health Systems Corporation Appoints Alan L. Bess, MD as President and CEO
American Health Systems Corporation is a internationally recognized Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance service provider. - April 23, 2009 - American Health Systems Corporation
CMR Institute Introduces 4C Program -- Visionary Education for Medical Representatives Demonstrating Credibility and Commitment with a Medical Representative Certificate
CMR Institute has launched a preparatory program for pharmaceutical representatives, biotech representatives, and medical device representatives covering science, anatomy, pharmacology, disease state management, ethics and compliance, and evidence based medicine. The online course takes 30 hours to complete. - April 22, 2009 - CMR Institute
Wharton Welcome Weekend Keynote Speech Delivered by Alumnus and National Kidney Registry Founder & President, Garet Hil
Announcing Research Identifying $100 billion in U.S. Health Care Cost Savings. - April 18, 2009 - National Kidney Registry
Management Veteran Michael Guirlinger Joins Leading Digital Marketing and Presentation Company, Interactive Holdings
Michael Guirlinger brings experience in financial services, sales, growing emerging companies. - April 18, 2009 - Interactive Holdings
Ameridose Released Their Corporate Environmental Statement Showcasing Current Green Policies and Practices
Ameridose formally released a corporate environmental statement that discussed the ultimate goal of reaching zero environmental impact from operations. - April 15, 2009 - Ameridose, LLC
The RRI Group of Companies Expands Device & Pharmaceutical Capabilities
The RRI Group of Companies has added four new members to their present 18 associates who will enhance their services in device (510K and PMA) and pharmaceutical development (505(b)(2) NDA), including the development of intellectual property (IP). - April 10, 2009 - The RRI Group of Companies
ClinPlus®Report 4.0, Dramatically Improves Programmer Productivity for Production of CDISC ADaM Data and Safety Tables & Listings
The latest release of ClinPlus® Report, the company’s powerful authoring software for creating high-quality statistical tables and listings from all types of clinical data. Version 4.0 offers an optional ADaM Data Conversion and Reporting Toolkit with a 50+ Template Library that when used together, generates CDISC ADaM compliant safety tables and listings for ten data domains, while providing all supporting documentation in a validated, standardized way. - April 07, 2009 - DZS Software Solutions
Software Company Helps Manufacturers Stay COOL Under New Law
Vicinity Manufacturing™ Addresses National Country of Origin Labeling Requirements - March 31, 2009 - Vicinity Manufacturing
Integra Partners with ALMSA to Create eMAR Interface
"Integra has seen our customers’ growing need to provide eMAR solutions to the facilities they service. By partnering with ALMSA to create this interface we can give our users a wider range of service options," said Louie Foster, Integra’s Director of Product Development. "This interface will provide the foundation to further streamline pharmacy operations by reducing fax dependency and increasing DocuTrack’s ability to automatically triage and file documents." - March 20, 2009 - Integra, Inc.
Molecular Connections Launches XTractor Premium for Effective Knowledge Management and Real Time Access to Biomedical Data
Molecular Connections announced today, the launch of XTractor Premium a new Knowledge Management Platform. XTractor Premium offers several enhancements over the beta version in managing large volume of published biomedical data to accelerate decision making in drug discovery. It is available via four licensing options; Academic, Commercial, Governmental and Onsite Installation. XTractor Premium is now available with an Attractive Introductory Offer for Academic Researchers. - March 19, 2009 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
OmegaSearch SEO Announces the Launch of Life Science Search Engine, a Free Customized Search Engine for Life Science Scientists
Customized or vertical search engines are domain specific. Life science search engine is a free search engine which returns results only from life science domain, and is a useful tool for students and researchers of biotechnology and life science domain. - March 19, 2009 - OmegaSearch SEO Services
Quintiles Named to Training Top 125 for Workforce Training and Development Excellence
Quintiles Transnational Corp., the world’s largest pharmaceutical services company, has been named to TRAINING magazine’s “Training Top 125,” the publication’s annual report that ranks companies based on their employer-sponsored training and development... - March 06, 2009 - Quintiles