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Sartorius and Südpack Ink Polymer Films Deal
15 Jun 2011
The two companies will also collaborate on the development of multi-layer films with improved product characteristics to be employed in single-use bioreactors. The first product innovations from are expected in approximately one year.
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Lilly and Synthes Sign Collaboration Agreement
15 Jun 2011
Eli Lilly and Co. has signed a deal with Synthes to co-promote the bone drug Forteo and develop other potential orthopedic treatments.
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FDA Works to Lessen Drug Shortage Impact
14 Jun 2011
FDA says the number of drug shortages has nearly tripled over the last six years, jumping from 61 drug products in 2005 to 178 in 2010.
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Canada Needs Better Patent Protection
14 Jun 2011
Sanofi-Aventis chief executive Chris Viehbacher has warned that Canadian pharmaceutical companies need more comprehensive patent protection.
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Merck Serono and Affectis Sign Licensing Agreement
14 Jun 2011
Merck Serono will have worldwide exclusive rights to develop and commercialise selected compounds. The contract also includes a research collaboration focusing on P2X7 antagonist optimisation.
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Kareus & Quintiles Ink Strategic Development Pact
14 Jun 2011
Under the terms of the alliance, Quintiles will make an undisclosed investment in Kareus through an equity investment and access to clinical service on a shared-risk basis.
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UK Pledges £814M for Child Vaccines
14 Jun 2011
The UK's promise for more funding follows last week's announcement that major pharmaceutical companies would make cuts to the prices of their vaccines in the developing world.
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Hovione and Particle Sciences Ink Drug Solubilization Pact
10 Jun 2011
Hovione and Particle Sciences Inc have inked a collaboration deal to speed development projects targeting poorly water-soluble drugs.
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Celerion Sites Certified for Brazilian Market
10 Jun 2011
Celerion's several facilities have been approved by the Brazilian regulators to enter the Brazilian market.
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Bachem to Conclude Integration of Sochinaz by June
10 Jun 2011
Bachem would successfully conclude the integration of fine chemicals firm Sochinaz into the group as of June 30.
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Drugmaker Covidien to Sell Pharma Business for up to $4B
9 Jun 2011
Covidien has hired JP Morgan to handle the potential sale of its drugs business, and the deal could be worth up to $4 billion.
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UNICEF to Review GSK's Offer for Rotavirus Vaccines
9 Jun 2011
GSK's offer has been made in response to a UNICEF request for rotavirus vaccines. If accepted, large scale vaccination against rotavirus could begin later this year.
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