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Synthes plant cited in FDA warning letter

March 8, 2012
Manufacturing and Production FDA, J&J, JJ, Synthes, manufacturing

The US FDA has sent a warning letter to surgical equipment manufacturer Synthes upbraiding it for deficiencies at a manufacturing …

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Boehringer censured over Pradaxa website

March 8, 2012
Medical Communications ABPI, Boehringer Ingelheim, PMCPA, Pradaxa

Boehringer Ingelheim has breached the ABPI’s Code of Conduct over the use of its Pradaxa website.    Pradaxa is a …

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Keep Alzheimer’s patients on Aricept for longer, study says

March 8, 2012
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Aricept, Pfizer, Teva, donepezil

Patients with severe forms of Alzheimer’s disease should stay on Pfizer’s Aricept for longer, according to new research. A new …

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Biotec launches new operational facilities and increases temperature controlled storage

March 8, 2012
Manufacturing and Production

UK based pharmaceutical services business Biotec Services International has launched a dedicated new storage and operational facility along with upgraded …

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Novartis Indian patent battle nears conclusion

March 7, 2012
Sales and Marketing Glivec, HIV, India, Novartis, patents

A long-running battle over the patent of cancer treatment Glivec in India is about to reach its dramatic climax.India’s Supreme …

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Pfizer’s virtual trial fails in recruitment drive

March 7, 2012
Medical Communications Pfizer, bladder, virtual clinic, youtube

The world’s first ‘virtual’ clinic has failed to recruit patients in the US, representing a major blow to Pfizer.  The …

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Sandoz falls foul of ABPI Code

March 7, 2012
Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing ABPI Code of Practice, Sandoz

Sandoz has been rapped over the knuckles for offering non-approved bags and bottles to patients.It was found to be offering …

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Onyx appoints Luigi Costa as its new vice president of Europe

March 7, 2012
Sales and Marketing Luigi Costa, Onyx

Onyx Pharmaceuticals International has appointed Luigi Costa as vice president and head of its European division.  Costa will report to …

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Cancer Drugs Fund should not be used across the UK

March 7, 2012
Sales and Marketing CDF, Janssen, NICE, Zytiga, myloma, prostate

The Prostate Cancer Charity has said that extending England’s Cancer Drugs Fund to the UK will not solve the issue …

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NICE appoints two new directors

March 7, 2012
Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Mark Baker, NICE

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has appointed two new directors. Professor Mark Baker will be the …

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Can Europe really agree to speed up pricing and reimbursement?

March 6, 2012
Sales and Marketing Europe, European Commission, GSK, Sir Andrew Witty, pricing and reimbursement

The European Commission has called for faster decisions to allow new medicines to enter the market faster.The Commission says the …

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Web-based tool for chronic diseases launched in UK

March 6, 2012
Medical Communications Curavista Health, HealthCare21, MyHealthMonitor, telecare, telehealth

A new electronic tool to help patients and their doctors monitor long-term conditions has been launched in the UK.  The …

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Ranbaxy launches generic Lipitor in Europe

March 6, 2012
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Lipitor, Pfizer, Ranbaxy, atorvastatin, generics

Ranbaxy has launched its generic version of Pfizer’s Lipitor in Europe, months ahead of its May expiration date.  The Indian …

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Using the corporate brand in pharma

March 6, 2012
Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Chris Marks, MSI, brand, branding, brands

In many markets the corporate brand can add significant value and values to the portfolio of product brands and franchises. …

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ABPI appoints Catherine Meaden as head of policy and public affairs

March 6, 2012
Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing ABPI, NHS Direct, VBP

The ABPI has appointed Catherine Meaden as its new head of policy and public affairs. She will join the UK …

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Indian CMO will make Roche blockbusters

March 6, 2012
Manufacturing and Production Emcure, Herceptin, India, MabThera, Pegasys, Roche

Roche has reportedly signed an agreement with Emcure Pharmaceuticals of India that will see the latter manufacturing its blockbuster drugs …

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GSK collaborates with Dundee on neglected diseases

March 6, 2012
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GlaxoSmithKline has teamed up with Dundee University and the Wellcome Trust to develop new drugs for neglected diseases.  Healthcare charity …

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Genzyme starts shipping Fabrazyme from Framingham facility

March 6, 2012
Manufacturing and Production Fabrazyme, Framingham, Genzyme

Sanofi subsidiary Genzyme has shipped the first supplies of Fabry disease treatment Fabrazyme produced at its new plant in Framingham, …

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Boehringer to invest €17m in Biberach, Vienna facilities

March 6, 2012
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Boehringer Ingelheim has said it plans to invest around €17 million in its biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing capabilities at Biberach, …

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Mundipharma appoints Paul Medeiros as head of corporate and business development

March 6, 2012
Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Cambridge, Medeiros, Mundipharma

Mundipharma International has appointed Paul Medeiros as its new head of corporate and business development at its Cambridge, UK site.  …

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