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Bristol-Myers Squibb cancer immunotherapy Opdivo approved in EU

April 13, 2016
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Bristol-Myers Squibb has announced that its potentially life-extending cancer immunotherapy, Opdivo (nivolumab), has been approved by the European Commission to …

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US FDA committee recommends against fast-track approval of Clovis’ cancer drug, asks for more data

April 13, 2016
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Shares in Clovis Oncology Inc (Nasdaq: CLVS) closed down 5.4% Tuesday after the US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended …

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Structure of Zika virus revealed in new study

April 13, 2016
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Researchers have examined the structure of the Zika virus in a new study and found that is broadly similar to …

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FDA accepts biologics license application for MSD’s allergy immunotherapy drug

April 13, 2016
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MSD (NYSE: MRK) has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has accepted for review the biologics license application …

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Boehringer Ingelheim’s Giotrif significantly lowers lung cancer progression in Phase II trials

April 13, 2016
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German drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim on Wednesday said a mid-stage study has shown its cancer drug Giotrif (afatinib) reduced the risk …

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Valeant bondholders issue notice to default

April 13, 2016
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Valeant (NYSE: VRX) has issued a statement detailing plans from some of its bondholders to call a default because of …

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Focus: Ovarian cancer and the case of elusive cure

April 12, 2016
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Each year, more than 21,000 women in the US are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, according to research and more than …

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EUSA Pharma acquires global rights to oncology support drug

April 12, 2016
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EUSA Pharma has announced the acquisition of global rights to oncology support care product, Arcoral Tab, from Arcoral Pharma.

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Regeneron agrees six-year $75 million upfront licencing deal with Intellia for gene technology

April 12, 2016
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (Nasdaq: REGN) on Tuesday said it has signed a six-year licencing deal with biotech firm Intellia Therapeutics …

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KaloBios announces new affordable pricing model, refuses to engage in “price gouging”

April 12, 2016
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Price gouging has become synonymous with drug costs in the US, with the infamous Martin Shkreli and troubled Valeant becoming …

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Clinical studies point to consistent efficacy in AstraZeneca’s treatment for drug-resistance bacteria

April 12, 2016
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AstraZeneca has presented results from a series of trials which show the consistent efficacy of investigational antibiotic, ceftazidime-avibactam (CAZ-AVI) in …

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Roche’s Venclexta gets accelerated approval from US FDA for chronic lymphocytic leukemia

April 12, 2016
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Swiss drug firm Roche (SIX: ROG) on Tuesday said the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval …

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Insys Therapeutics sees revenue from Subsys at $61-$62 million; shares plunge 21%

April 11, 2016
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Insys Therapeutics Inc (Nasdaq: INSY) stock plunged nearly 21% Monday after the company said sales for its pain drug will …

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IQWiG says Gilead’s anti-HIV drug genvoya offers slightly lower benefits than competition

April 11, 2016
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German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) said USdrug maker Gilead’s (Nasdaq: GILD) anti-HIV drug Genvoya provides marginally …

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GW Pharma starts Phase III trials for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex drug

April 11, 2016
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GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (Nasdaq: GWPH) said it has started late-stage trials for its Epidiolex (cannabidiol or CBD) to treat seizures …

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Mylan launches new dosages of generic of Novartis hypertension drug in US

April 11, 2016
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Mylan (TASE: MYL) has announced the US launch of new dosages of its generic version of Novartis’s hypertension drug, Lopressor …

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Former US CEO of Boehringer Ingelheim becomes chairman at Inotek Pharmaceuticals

April 11, 2016
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Inotek Pharmaceuticals has announced the appointment of J. Martin Carroll as the new chairman of the board. Carroll will succeed …

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Weekly Movers: Array BioPharma, Amicus Therapeutics, Genocea Biosciences, Tesaro Inc, Incyte, Clovis Oncology

April 11, 2016
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Shares in Botox-maker Allergan (NYSE: AGN) plunged over 17% in intra-day trading as the $160 billion merger seal with US …

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Depomed criticised by investors and urged to explore potential sale

April 11, 2016
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Only a few short months after fighting off a $1 billion bid from Horizon Pharma, investors at Depomed have called …

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FDA staff raises doubts on efficacy, safety of Clovis’ trial drug for lung cancer, shares plunge

April 11, 2016
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Shares in Clovis Oncology Inc (Nasdaq: CLVS) plunged to close down nearly 18% after the US regulators expressed doubts if …

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