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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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Pfizer Plans Another $1B in Cost Reductions by 2012
9 Jun 2011
Pfizer is planning another $1 billion in cost reductions by 2012. The initiative appears to be aimed at reducing administrative duplications in New York City and worldwide.
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Amerigen & AustarPharma Sign Agreement for Generic Pharmaceuticals
9 Jun 2011
AustarPharma will use its proprietary technologies to develop and manufacture products for Amerigen to commercialize in the United States and other territories.
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Pfenex and SAFC Ink Strategic Pact
8 Jun 2011
The two companies plan to combine Pfenex’s Reagent Proteins product offerings in the area of vaccine components with SAFC’s expertise and facilities for bioconjugation to support development of conjugate vaccines.
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Elite & Mikah Sign Generic Supply Pact
7 Jun 2011
Elite Pharmaceuticals has signed a commercial manufacturing and supply pact with Mikah Pharma.
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Drugmakers Cut Vaccine Prices for Developing Countries
7 Jun 2011
Several drugs companies are to cut the prices of their vaccines in the developing world.
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Teva and Pfizer Settle Patent Dispute
3 Jun 2011
Teva has settled a patent lawsuit brought by Pfizer Inc. over a drug for treating seizures and pain caused by shingles.
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SGS To Open Mumbai Facility
3 Jun 2011
This investment will establish a dedicated GMP lab to provide a range of analytical development and quality control testing services.
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