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Sanofi criticised for multiple sclerosis manoeuvres

November 2, 2012
Sales and Marketing Cancer, Lemtrada, MS, Sanofi

Sanofi is facing a backlash as it prepares its new MS treatment for the market. Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) has produced very …

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COPA-DATA appoints new UK managing director

November 2, 2012
Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing COPA-DATA, Martyn Williams

Ergonomic process solutions firm COPA-DATA has appointed Martyn Williams as UK managing director with immediate effect. A qualified electronic engineer, …

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Novartis says Canada and Switzerland lift vaccines ban

November 2, 2012
Manufacturing and Production Canada, Novartis, Switzerland, vaccines

A temporary suspension on the distribution of flu vaccines made by Novartis has been lifted in Canada and Switzerland. The …

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NICE hails ‘breakthrough’ skin cancer treatments

November 2, 2012
Sales and Marketing BMS, NICE, Roche, Yervoy, Zelboraf

Two new skin cancer drugs have been recommended by NICE, which hailed the drugs as ‘breakthrough treatments’. Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Yervoy …

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Meningitis probe extends to NECC sister company

November 1, 2012
Manufacturing and Production NECC, ameridose, meningitis

A second compounding pharmacy has been drawn into the investigation into the meningitis outbreak that has killed 29 people in …

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Mike Mallinson joins The Access Partnership

November 1, 2012
Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing Mark Mallinson, The Access Partnership

Mike Mallinson has been appointed to lead communications firm The Access Partnership in the role of president. Mallinson is a …

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GSK hit by European austerity again

November 1, 2012
Sales and Marketing Europe, GSK, Q3, austerity

GlaxoSmithKline suffered in the third quarter as sales fell 5% due to generic competition and austerity measures in Europe.Exceptional sales …

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Novartis to build $500 million biotech facility in Singapore

November 1, 2012
Manufacturing and Production, Sales and Marketing Jimenez, M&P, Novartis, Singapore

Novartis is overseeing the construction of a biotechnology facility in Singapore that is the result of a $500m investment injection. …

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Inspired Science appoints principal medical writer

October 31, 2012
Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing Inspired Science, Peter Levantis

Med comms firm Inspired Science has announced the appointment of Dr Peter Levantis as principal medical writer. In this newly …

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Diabetes softens generics blow for Sanofi

October 30, 2012
Sales and Marketing Eloxatin, Plavix, Sanofi, diabetes, emerging markets, patent cliff

Sanofi has unveiled its results for the third quarter, with news that the damage done by patent expiries has not …

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Lilly appoints new chief ethics and compliance officer and senior VP

October 30, 2012
Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Melissa Barnes, lilly

Eli Lilly has announced that Melissa Barnes will be promoted to chief ethics and compliance officer and senior vice president …

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Canada latest country to suspend sales of Novartis vaccines

October 30, 2012
Manufacturing and Production Canada, Novartis, vaccines

Canada has said it will suspend sales of two flu vaccines made by Novartis – following in the footsteps of …

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Shionogi and ViiV strike new HIV deal

October 30, 2012
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Atripla, Dolutegravir, HIV, Shionogi, ViiV

HIV specialist firm ViiV Healthcare has announced a new deal with Japan’s Shionogi on a promising new treatment. ViiV Healthcare …

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Pharmalink AB strengthens senior management

October 30, 2012
Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Heather Cook, Marek Poszepczynski, Pharmalink AB

Pharmalink AB has appointed Heather Cook as director of Regulatory Affairs and Marek Poszepczynski as director of Business Development. Cook …

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Boehringer to increase production of Respimat inhaler

October 30, 2012
Manufacturing and Production Boehringer Ingelheim, Respimat SMI, Soft Mist

Boehringer Ingelheim is investing €85 million in manufacturing capacity for its Respimat Soft Mist Inhaler in the face of growing …

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Patheon buys softgel specialist Banner in $255m deal

October 30, 2012
Manufacturing and Production Capsugel, Patheon, banner pharmacaps

Patheon has forged a deal to acquire gelatin capsule specialist Banner Pharmacaps for $255 million in a deal that boosts …

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Teva’s CML drug approved

October 29, 2012
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing FDA, Synribo, Teva

Teva’s new treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia Synribo has been approved by the FDA. Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate) is an injectable …

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Almirall welcomes UCB head into Board of directors

October 29, 2012
Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Almirall, Gerhard Mayr

Almirall has approved the appointment of Gerhard Mayr as a new independent member to its Board of directors. He is …

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EU countries suspend sales of Novartis flu vaccines

October 29, 2012
Manufacturing and Production, Sales and Marketing EU, Novartis, vaccines

Contamination of Novartis flu vaccines with white particles has resulted in regulatory actions from various authorities in the EU, including …

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The NHS revolution – one wave at a time

October 26, 2012
Sales and Marketing CCGs, NHS, pharma-NHS partnerships

 The first group of prospective Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) will have to wait a little longer to hear if they …

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