> "We are committed to ensuring one single high quality standard across Novartis and will invest the necessary resources to achieve this goal in all divisions," said Novartis ($NVS) CEO Joe Jimenez in a financial filing. Story
> Catalent Pharma said it is expanding its Schorndorf, Germany facility, adding R&D and commercial-scale fluid bed technology, OptiMelt hot-melt extrusion and cGMP compliance upgrades. Release
> CMO Patheon has elevated Antonella Mancuso to president, global commercial operations and chief manufacturing officer. Release
> The FDA has added Tromethamine, made by Hospira ($HSP), to the list of resolved drug shortages. Listing.
> Supply chain industry group GS1 is readying a pilot project in Thailand for use of bar codes on nutritional ingredients. Story
> The DEA has registered AMPAC Fine Chemicals as a manufacturer of controlled substances. Article
> Washington state pharmacies were raided by federal officials on suspicion they were reselling drugs that had been returned. Story
> Thin Film Electronics and PST Sensors will collaborate to develop a printed sensor system that monitors the temperature of in-transit pharmaceuticals and foods. Article