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AstraZeneca sales strong despite Nexium’s decline

February 1, 2008
Sales and Marketing

AstraZeneca achieved sales growth of 12% in 2007, despite a worrying decline in sales from its biggest seller, anti-ulcer drug …

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The NHS under-invests at its peril

February 1, 2008
NHS, healthcare, investment

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Yondelis launched for soft tissue sarcoma

January 30, 2008
Sales and Marketing

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Avastin’s new licence ‘more cost-effective’

January 30, 2008
Sales and Marketing

Avastin has won a broader European licence for metastatic colorectal cancer, a move manufacturer Roche believes will make it more …

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PM Society Awards

January 28, 2008
Medical Communications advertising, awards

The Pharmaceutical Marketing Society’s Advertising Awards added their customary sparkle to the grey month of January, and celebrated the best …

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‘Alsace Biovalley’ brand launched to promote region’s biotech innovation

January 28, 2008
Research and Development Alsace, France, biotech

France has re-branded its leading biotech cluster the ‘Alsace Biovalley’ to help the region compete for investment in Europe and …

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Novartis’ European chief says ‘Geotailoring’ will speed decision making and bring it closer to customers

January 28, 2008
Sales and Marketing Eric Cornut, Novartis

Q: Europe’s biggest market Germany is preparing for some major reforms at the moment. How is Novartis responding to that …

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Jimenez aims for savings and marketing rejuvenation

January 28, 2008
Sales and Marketing Jimenez, Jiminez, Novartis

The head of Novartis’ pharmaceutical business Joe Jimenez has set out his plans to make the division more efficient and …

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Pfizer sales dip during year of restructuring

January 25, 2008
Sales and Marketing generics

Pfizer’s pharmaceutical sales fell slightly last year, hit by patent expiries and difficult market conditions for its leading drug Lipitor. …

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Avandia hit by further restrictions

January 25, 2008
Sales and Marketing reg, safety

GlaxoSmithKline has strengthened the safety warnings on its diabetes drug Avandia following recommendations from European regulators. The drug was hit …

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Avastin launched in UK for kidney cancer

January 25, 2008
Sales and Marketing avastin, rcc

Avastin has been launched in the UK as a first-line treatment for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) to be used in …

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PR firm Chamberlain opens European office

January 25, 2008
Medical Communications PR

American PR firm Chamberlain is to expand into Europe with the opening of new operations in London. Chamberlain Healthcare Public …

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Athena picks up account for key Bayer Schering product

January 24, 2008
Medical Communications

Bayer Schering Pharma has appointed Athena Medical PR to handle the UK PR campaign for its anti-coagulant Xarelto ahead of …

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NICE contributes to government’s anti-obesity vision

January 24, 2008
Sales and Marketing hc

The rise of obesity in Britain could be halted if exercise were built into individual daily routines, according to new …

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Genmab’s MabThera rival enters phase III

January 24, 2008
Sales and Marketing

Genmab and GSK's new biotech drug HuMax has entered phase III trials for use in rheumatoid arthritis, the first of …

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Pharmafocus: The NHS in Review

January 24, 2008
2007, NHS, healthcare, year in review

First, the good news. So easy to overlook when the headlines are filled with tales of threats to close A&E …

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Latest news from Datamonitor

January 24, 2008
Research and Development

Access licenses MuGard to Rhei Pharmaceuticals Access Pharmaceuticals and Rhei Pharmaceuticals have signed a definitive licensing agreement under which Rhei …

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Roche invests in Germany and Swiss biotech sites

January 18, 2008
Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche is to invest $390 million (430 million Swiss francs) in three of its European sites to …

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Pharma companies raided over alleged generic blocking

January 18, 2008
Sales and Marketing

Pharmaceutical companies across Europe have been raided by EU investigators who suspect illegal moves to block the launch of cheaper …

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Pharmafocus: A Year in Review

January 17, 2008
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing 2007, biotech, pharma, year in review

 A look back at some of the biggest stories to affect the UK pharmaceutical industry in 2007, including a string …

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