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Baxter to expand portfolio of essential generic injectable medicines with acquisition of Claris Injectables
21 Dec 2016
Acquisition adds global portfolio of sterile injectables, robust pipeline, and manufacturing capabilities.
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Licensing agreement signed for the launch of Utibron/Seebri in the US
21 Dec 2016
Novartis and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals strike agreement for three COPD treatments.
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Giovanni Caforio named chairman of BMS’s Board of Directors
21 Dec 2016
Caforio will succeed Lamberto Andreotti effective 2 May 2017.
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Allergan to acquire Acelity's LifeCell Corporation for $2.9 billion
20 Dec 2016
Key products include Alloderm and Stratticem tissue matrices commonly used in breast reconstruction and abdominal wall surgeries.
Read moreAurinia and Lonza enter long-term manufacturing collaboration for clinical supply of voclosporin
20 Dec 2016
The agreement also provides an option to have Lonza exclusively supply API for up to 20 years.
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Novartis bolsters ophthalmology pipeline through acquisition of Encore Vision
20 Dec 2016
Acquisition of Encore Vision, to add first-in-class disease modifying topical treatment for presbyopia patients to the Novartis ophthalmology pipeline in an area of high unmet medical need and high prevalence
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Sterling and TPI strike codeine agreement
19 Dec 2016
Agreement is the first step in TPI Enterprises’ plan to expand its presence in the UK market.
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FDA approves removal of boxed warning regarding serious neuropsychiatric events from Chantix labeling
19 Dec 2016
Labeling revisions also include updates to corresponding warning and addition of clinical data on superior efficacy of Chantix compared with bupropion or nicotine patch.
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Sanner IDP-Process – individual packaging in six steps
19 Dec 2016
Pharmapack 2017: focus on tailor-made packaging. solutions
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Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly welcome new recommendation for Jardiance tablets in updated ADA's 2017 Standards
18 Dec 2016
Guidelines include new recommendation to consider the use of Jardiance in people with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death.
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Mylan launches the first generic for EpiPen Auto-Injector as an authorized generic
16 Dec 2016
Authorized generic offered at more than 50% below wholesale acquisition cost of EpiPen auto-injector.
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Merck's Idenix Pharmaceuticals awarded $2.54 billion for infringement of a hepatitis C drug patent
16 Dec 2016
In its decision, the jury also concluded that Gilead “willfully” infringed upon the patent.
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