Drug quality and strong analytical capabilities go hand-in-hand. It is virtually impossible to achieve the former without the latter at all stages of a drug’s development and production.
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The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) is an organization which brings together the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory authorities to improve the synchronization of industry regulations. The organization’s ultimate goal is…
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Patent Awards Neuland recently received two IP awards – IP Gems of India 2018 and IP Excellence in India 2018. These awards were presented to Neuland for the Company’s implementation…
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How the Valsartan Contamination Happened: Its Context & Implications
Posted on July 8, 2019 by Saharsh Davuluri
Last year’s valsartan contamination and recall brought some surprising chemical synthesis issues to light in the pharma industry. While the reactions used in generic valsartan production are known to be…