> A reformulated controlled-release Oxycontin, intended to prevent the opioid medication from being cut, broken, chewed, crushed or dissolved to release medication earlier than planned, has been approved by the FDA. Announcement
> The FDA sent U.S. Marshals to Beehive Botanicals in Haywood, WI, to seize misbranded and unapproved new drugs comprising consumer creams, capsules, tablets, gum, throat spray, and shampoos. Release
> Vaccine-maker Sanofi Pasteur is expanding its use of the Pertinence Suite Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) software solution of Intercim, to European locations and North American sites. Release
> The U.K.-based Chemical Business Association has launched the Security Code, which requires a five-stage risk assessment, as part of its Responsible Care program. Release
> The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center has granted Worcester Polytechnic Institute $6.6 to build an 80,000-square-foot life sciences facility that will include a biomanufacturing education and training. Article