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Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd. Appoints Mike Crooks to Head up its UK Operations

Jan 19 | News

Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd, the European subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., has appointed Mike Crooks as General Manager of its UK affiliate, Astellas Pharma Ltd. (APL).

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Closes Azur Pharma Purchase

Jan 19 | News

Jazz Pharmaceuticals has closed its all-stock acquisition of privately held Azur Pharma Ltd., a deal that creates a specialty drug company incorporated in Ireland.  

Basilea Seeks Marketing Authorization For Pneumonia Treatment

Jan 5 | News

Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. today announced that it will apply in the second half of 2012 for approval of its antibiotic ceftobiprole in Europe.

AstraZeneca Gives UK Academia Access to Compounds to Advance Medical Research

Dec 5 2011 | News

A wide range of compounds will be made available free of charge to UK medical researchers next year, following a landmark agreement between the Medical Research Council (MRC) and AstraZeneca.

Novartis Gets European OK for Blood Pressure Pill(2)

Nov 28 2011 | News

Novartis AG said Monday the European Commission has approved Rasitrio, a blood pressure treatment that combines three drugs into one pill.  


ONGLYZA Approved for Use in Europe as Combination Therapy With Insulin in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Nov 28 2011 | News

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and AstraZeneca today announced that the European Commission has approved ONGLYZA(R)(saxagliptin) for use as a combination therapy with insulin (with or without metformin) to improve blood sugar (glycaemic) control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.

Repligen Acquires Business of Novozymes Biopharma Sweden AB

Oct 31 2011 | News

Repligen Corporation has announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Novozymes Biopharma Sweden AB in a cash transaction of 17 million euros (~$22.7 million) and future potential milestone payments of 4 million euros (~$5.6 million).

Pfizer Receives EU Approval to Extend Use of Prevenar 13 to Adults 50 Years and Older for the Prevention of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

Oct 27 2011 | News

Pfizer Inc. announced today that the European Commission has approved the Company's pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, Prevenar 13* (pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine 13-valent, adsorbed), for active immunization for the prevention of vaccine-type invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults aged 50 years and older.

Human Genome Sciences Falls on UK Drug Concern

Oct 3 2011 | News

Shares of Human Genome Sciences Inc. fell Friday after a British agency said the country's National Health Service shouldn't cover Benlysta, Human Genome Sciences' new lupus drug.

Ironwood EU Partner Files for Linaclotide Approval(2)

Sep 30 2011 | News

Drug developer Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday that its partner Almirall SA has asked European Union regulators to approve its experimental drug linaclotide as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome.

Blogs

When Is Software The Answer To Regulatory Concerns About Your Investigations?

When Is Software The Answer To Regulatory Concerns About Your Investigations?

Jan 30 | John Ager, Technical Consultant, Life Science, Kepner-Tregoe, Inc

Document management software enables investigators to present the information used to reach conclusions clearly and concisely and it helps reviewers to track and approve investigations.

The Benefits of Professional Project Management

The Benefits of Professional Project Management

Jan 13 | Thorsten Vammen, Director at GEA Liquid Processing in Skanderborg, Denmark

Some companies feel that they can project manage new processing facilities themselves, bringing in sub-contracted help only when it’s needed. Self-managing is possible, but there may be a better way.

Multimedia

Government Seeking $1T Campaign Against Alzheimer's

Government Seeking $1T Campaign Against Alzheimer's

Jan 18 | Video

Government advisors tried to set priorities for a national campaign to treat and manage Alzheimer's disease, which is projected to cost more than a trillion dollars in care by 2050. But as Dr. Jon LaPook reports, the plan does not include any funding.

ADHD Drugs in Short Supply

ADHD Drugs in Short Supply

Jan 11 | Video

Parents of children with attention deficit disorders are forced to travel from pharmacy to pharmacy in search of prescription medicines with no guarantees they will be available.

Study: Link Between Statins And Diabetes

Study: Link Between Statins And Diabetes

Jan 10 | Video

A recent study reveals that women who take statins may have a greate chance of developing diabetes.

Avastin Shows Promise in Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Avastin Shows Promise in Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Jan 5 | Video

Two recent studies show that Avastin, already approved for other cancers - but still controversial, could help women buy more time in their fight against ovarian cancer.

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