Big 3 wholesalers to rise with generics; Indian plant shut for polluting;

> Big three drug wholesalers McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen all are expected to enjoy steep paydays as a result of the coming generic boom. Story

> A pollution control board in India has shut down an Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals cephalosporin API manufacturing plant for solid waste disposal violations. News

> Phillips Plastics will acquire Medisize, a European provider of design and manufacturing services to pharma, diagnostic and medical device companies. Item

> In Nigeria, the health ministry secretary has challenged pharmaceutical companies to upgrade their facilities and processes to be in line with those required for World Health Organization prequalification. Article

> Developments in nanotechnology and electronic printing are being used to fight counterfeits. Story