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£10 million competition for gene mapping

December 3, 2013
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing DNA, UK, cansar, genes, mapping

The Department of Health has launched a £10 million competition to fund businesses working on new technology which will map …

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Witty goes to China

December 3, 2013
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GlaxoSmithKline chief executive Sir Andrew Witty has embarked on a potentially delicate diplomatic mission as part of a UK trade …

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Aptuit hires chief executive from ICON

December 3, 2013
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Drug development services firm Aptuit has named Dr Jonathan Goldman as its chief executive, completing the company’s senior management leadership …

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EU GMP revision comments focus on cross-contamination

December 3, 2013
Manufacturing and Production Contamination, EFPIA, EU, GMP

Earlier this year the EU Commission published draft versions of four chapters in its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guide, and …

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Pharmafocus in the palm of your hand

December 2, 2013
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From Thursday 5 December you will be able to access the digital edition of Pharmafocus on your Apple device via …

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Eisai reorganises R&D

December 2, 2013
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Tokyo-based Eisai is to axe 130 jobs in Europe and the US as part of an attempt to shake up …

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Merck to close Irish plant with loss of 570 jobs

December 2, 2013
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Merck & Co has said it plans to close down a facility in Ireland with the loss of around 570 …

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DH publishes dementia map

December 2, 2013
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People will be able to view the quality of dementia care and support in their local area, thanks to a …

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GSK veteran named chief executive for Takeda

December 2, 2013
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Asia’s biggest drugmaker Takeda has named GlaxoSmithKline’s Christophe Weber as the leading candidate for the role of its next chief …

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EU rethinks regulation

December 2, 2013
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What has happened to the science in clinical research? Well, it is still there, but with the explosion in the …

MHP announces string of new hires

December 2, 2013
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MHP Communications has announced the appointment of a number of senior and mid-level hires to increase its health practice. Paul …

FDA slaps import ban on Wockhardt facility

November 29, 2013
Manufacturing and Production FDA, MHRA, Wockhardt, recall

The US Food and Drug Administration has banned imports of medicines made at Wockhardt’s Chikalthana plant in India that failed …

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BTG gets FDA nod

November 29, 2013
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UK healthcare group BTG has received approval from the FDA for a new type of varicose vein treatment to be …

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GSK using ‘sledgehammer’ tactics on agencies

November 29, 2013
Sales and Marketing Cameron, China, GSK, horlicks, sky

GlaxoSmithKline is being accused of using ‘sledgehammer’ tactics by marketing agencies promoting its products after the firm allegedly demanded cash …

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ICON hires Manuel Ploch to head-up Japan



November 29, 2013

Contract research organisation ICON has appointed Manuel Ploch to be its general manager in Japan. Ploch will lead all of …

EMA speeds up Boehringer review

November 28, 2013
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Boehringer Ingelheim’s hepatitis C candidate faldaprevir has moved a potential step closer to market with the news that the European …

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NICE rejects Bosulif

November 28, 2013
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 In a blow for Pfizer NICE has categorically rejected the manufacturer’s Bosulif as a treatment for previously-treated chronic myeloid leukaemia …

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Francis report author becomes Patients Association president

November 28, 2013
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The author of a damning report into failings at the Staffordshire hospital has become the new president of the Patients …

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