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Also, Human Genome Sciences enters pact with Hospira, Zosano Pharma names Gail Schulze chair and CEO, more...

USP announced an interim revision to its monograph for levothyroxine sodium tablets, which will become official in USP 32-NF 27.

Also, Novartis stops development on "Aurograb," Zealand Pharma appoints David H. Solomon as CEO, more...

The US Food and Drug Administration will hold a public meeting this month to gain public input on implementing the recommendations of the Nanotechnology Task Force report, taking another step closer to setting a regulatory framework for nanotechnology for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Equipment qualification is a critical step in ensuring that a product or service is provided accurately and consistently with regards to manufacturing and testing. The time-saving attribute of adding prerequisites to a qualification program, along with the benefit of gaining the ability to track and trend problem areas, make the addition both worthwhile and cost-effective.

Brief pharmaceutical news items for September 2008.

This year, the employment survey will acknowledge the industry's best employers.

This tutorial paper is meant to aid in dielectric-sensor selection

Are hypersanitation trends a result of scaremongering or a lack of faith in medicine?

The authors describe the Piers' catalysts and detail latest progress in olefin-metathesis catalyst technology.

The US Food and Drug Administration will hold a public hearing Oct. 2, 2008, to obtain input regarding over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold drugs marketed for pediatric use.

The deadline for nominations for the Innovations in Pharma Science Awards is here. Check out http://pharmtech.com/Innovations to nominate your company's work in one of five areas by next week

Also, Shire recalls "Daytrana" patch, Chromatide forms Scientific Advisory Board, more...

The US Pharmacopeial Conventional added to its international sites with the official opening of its facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Also, Tekmira will collaborate with Bristol-Myers Squibb, Helicos Biosciences appoints Steve Lombardi CEO, more...

The US Food and Drug Administration has distributed a draft of Guidance for Industry: Residual Solvents in Drug Products Marketed in the United States for public comment.

Also, Ortho Biotech recalls one lot of "Procrit" due to cracked vials, more appointments at Actavis, more...

Also, Bilcare Global Clinical Supplies opens new headquarters in San Francisco, Sigurdur Oli Olafsson named CEO of Actavis Group, more...

Legislative decisions to increase Medicare's formulary may lead to a fight over drug approvals.

The authors propose an alternative to the USP disintegration test method. The method embraces physiological conditions of the oral cavity, as a screening tool for developing ODT products.

The authors consider several common techniques for verifying the accuracy of liquid-handling equipment and offer guidance for finding the appropriate technique for a given instrument.

Extractables and leachables are a growing concern for pharmaceutical manufacturers and regulatory bodies.

Also, Cobra Biomanufacturing to extend collaboration and form joint venture with ViroMed, Epix Pharmaceuticals CEO resigns, more...

Also, Niro changes its name to GEA Process Engineering; Frances K. Heller joins Exelixis as executive vice-president of business development, more...

Also, Roche to end HIV/AIDS research program, WuXi PharmaTech makes appointments, more...

Also, Catalent Pharma Solutions to collaborate with One World Design and Manufacturing Group, Bioheart appoints Howard J. Leonhardt as CEO, more...

The European Pharmacopeia Commission has published the General Information chapter "Potentially Genotoxic Impurities and European Pharmacopoeia Monographs on Substances for Human Use" in the July 2008 edition of PharmEuropa.

The European Pharmacopoeia Commission adopted revised monographs for heparin calcium and heparin sodium to strengthen the level of testing required for quality control.

Also, Covance and WuXi PharmaTech to form contract research joint venture in China, Covidien makes appointments to its Pharmaceutical Products and Imaging Solutions businesses, more...

Molecular Profiles created a poster that demonstrates the efficacy of its "nanoPASS" (nanoscale predictive analytical screening solution) technique to characterize an active pharmaceutical ingredient's (API) surface energy.