BioPharma Solutions (BPS), Baxter's contract manufacturing business, was named "Best Contract Manufacturing Organization" at the third annual Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Awards, announced on April 20, 2010, at the World Vaccine Congress in Washington, D.C.   This is the first time Baxter has received this award, which is a testament to the company's commitment to excellence in contract manufacturing and customer service.

The VIE awards were created to honor and recognize individuals and companies making significant contributions or accomplishments in the global vaccine industry.   Criteria for the "Best CMO" award included the range of services provided in niche and core therapeutic areas; methods of performance improvement or introduction of new services; attention to and quality of relationships with clients; milestones reached and final / ongoing outcomes; and building and maintaining existing and long term partnerships.

For additional information on the awards program, please visit http://www.terrapinn.com/2010/vie/ .

For more than 20 years, BioPharma Solutions - a unit of Baxter's Medication Delivery business -- has been a leader in pharmaceutical and biotechnology contract manufacturing, offering services for pre-filled syringes, liquid and lyophilized vials and cartridge filling, and specialized capabilities for cytotoxics and biologics manufacturing.  With a proven history of innovation, scientific expertise, proprietary technology and global scope, BioPharma Solutions helps pharmaceutical companies around the world connect to the resources they need in every phase of the molecule's life cycle - from formulation and manufacturing, to packaging and delivery.