Amgen showcases positive Phase III multiple myeloma drug at ASCO
June 7, 2016Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development ASCO, Amgen, Kyprolis, dexamethasone, lenalidomide, multiple myeloma
Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) has presented data showing a statistically significant increase in progression-free survival and overall response rate in multiple …
Grünenthal chief executive Eric-Paul Pâques to retire; new CEO named
June 7, 2016CEO, Grünenthal Group, appointment
Germany-based Grünenthal Group on Tuesday named Gabriel Baertschi its chief executive officer effective October 1, 2016. He succeeds Eric-Paul Pâques who will retire at the end of …
Novartis says Phase II data for rare lung cancer showed overall response rate of 63%
June 7, 2016Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing ASCO, Novartis, Tafinlar, drug trial, lung cancer, mekinist
Swiss drugmaker Novartis (VTX: NOVN) said combination mid-stage trials for the drug to treat a rare and aggressive form of …
Pivotal avelumab data in Merkel cell carcinoma presented at ASCO
June 6, 2016Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development ASCO, Merck, Pfizer, avelumab, merkel cell carcinoma
New data presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual general meeting has shown that avelumab, an investigational anti-PD-L1 …
AbbVie says Stemcentrx’ lung cancer drug shows some benefits in early trials
June 6, 2016Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing ASCO, AbbVie, Stemcentrx, drug trial, lung cancer, rova-t
US drug firm AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) said its early-stage trials for its drug to treat an aggressive form of lung …
AbbVie says Stemcentrx’ stem cell drug shows some benefits in early trials
June 6, 2016Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing ASCO, AbbVie, Stemcentrx, drug trial, lung cancer, rova-t
US drug firm AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) said its early-stage trials for its drug to treat an aggressive form of lung …
Mylan’s breast cancer biosimilar matches Roche’s Herceptin in Phase III trial
June 6, 2016Research and Development ASCO, Biocon, Herceptin, Mylan, Roche, biosimilar, breast cancer, trastuzumab
Mylan (NASDAQ: MYL) and Biocon (NSE: BIOCON) have presented data the 2016 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting …
Weekly Movers: Relypsa, Titan Pharma, Allergan…
June 6, 2016Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Stock, drug trial, research, stock market
The prestigious ASCO meet is underway and results of new drug trials will be a key stock mover over the …
Trial data shows promise for Lilly/MSD combo regimen in lung cancer
June 6, 2016Research and Development, Sales and Marketing MSD, Merck, collaboration, immuno-oncology, lilly, lung cancer, non-small cell, parternship
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has presented data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual congress showcasing its collaborations …
Bristol-Myers Squibb presents Opdivo data at ASCO
June 6, 2016Research and Development, Sales and Marketing ASCO, Bristol-Myers Squibb, opdivo
Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) has presented a wide range of results on Opdivo (nivolumab) in a range of oncology indications …
Janssen says combination Phase III study for immunotherapy Darzalex for multiple myeloma shows significant PFS
June 6, 2016Research and Development, Sales and Marketing ASCO, Drig Trial, Janssen, multiple myeloma
Janssen said combination late stage trials for its immunotherapy drug to treat multiple myeloma showed 61% progression-free survival. The company …
Roche says Phase III trials for giant cell arteritis drug met primary endpoint
June 6, 2016Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Roche, arthritis, drug trial
Cancer drugmaker Roche (SIX: ROG) said late stage trials for its drug to treat giant cell arteritis (GCA) met its …
Sanofi and Regeneron combo shows superiority in late-stage atopic dermatitis trials
June 6, 2016Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Dupilumab, Regeneron, Sanofi, atopic dermatitis, late stage trials
Sanofi (NYSE: SNY) and Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) have announced positive results from a Phase III trial evaluating dupilumab in patients …
Novo Nordisk presents positive long-term results for Saxenda
June 3, 2016Medical Communications, Research and Development Novo Nordisk, cardiometabolic risk factors, liraglutide, saxenda, weight loss
Novo Nordisk has presented analysis covering three years of a late-stage trial for Saxenda (liarglutide 3mg) , which showed the …
Shire completes Baxalta takeover
June 3, 2016Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Baxalta, Shire, deal, merger and acquisition, revenue, sales
UK drugmaker Shire (LSE: SHP) on Friday announced the completion of merger with rare disease specialist Baxalta (NYSE: BXLT). The …
Eisai partners with Novartis in renal cell carcinoma collaboration
June 3, 2016Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing Afinitor, Eisai, Lenvima, Novartis, US, everolimus, lenvatinib mesylate
Eisai (TYO: 4523) has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Novartis Pharmaceuticals to collaborate on commercial and …
Bayer, Orion to start Phase III trials for prostate cancer drug
June 3, 2016Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Bayer, drug trial, orion, prostate cancer, research
German pharma and crop sciences giant Bayer (ETR: BAYN) and Orion Corp (Nasdaq Helsinki: ORNAV) have agreed to start a Phase …
New FDA expanded access guidelines spell trouble for Sarepta
June 2, 2016Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Eteplirsen, FDA, compassionate grounds, sarepta
New guidelines intended to streamline the process of expanded access to medicines by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
Biogen Alzheimer’s treatment accepted into EMA’s PRIME scheme
June 2, 2016Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Alzheimer's, Biogen, EMA, PRIME, accelerated approval
Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) has announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted its investigational treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, aducanumab, …
Global oncology market to reach $150 billion by 2020, says IMS Health
June 2, 2016Research and Development IMS Health, annual global growth, cancer drugs, oncology
Global sales of oncology drugs rose to $107 billion in 2015, according to a new IMS Health report, with growth …
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