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Cervarix adverse reactions as expected, says MHRA

March 11, 2009
Sales and Marketing GSK, vaccines

The government has played down reports about adverse reactions to GlaxoSmithKline's Cervarix, saying they are in line with expectations. The …

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Fears for health spending in recession

March 11, 2009
Sales and Marketing healthcare

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Recession helping smokers kick the habit

March 11, 2009
Sales and Marketing healthcare

New research compiled to mark the UK's No Smoking Day suggests a third of the country's smokers are thinking about …

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Foundation trusts’ private income limit could be dropped

March 11, 2009
NHS

The House of Lords is set to debate an amendment to the Health Bill which could remove the private patient …

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SkyePharma to cut back on manufacturing staff

March 11, 2009
Manufacturing and Production Europe, France, Skyepharma

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Obama ends stem cell funding ban

March 10, 2009
Research and Development US, stem cell

President Obama has lifted the US ban on federal funding for new stem cell research, signalling another marked departure in …

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The evolution of the eCTD

March 10, 2009
Research and Development eCTD, electronic common technical document, reg affairs

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Making a sales pitch in the ‘war for talent’

March 10, 2009
Business Services UCB, recruitment

When I joined Celltech (now part of UCB) over 20 years ago it was difficult to attract candidates who valued …

Feature

Are biosimilars delivering the goods in the EU?

March 10, 2009
Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development biosimilars

In January, leading pharmaceutical experts attended the 2009 Forum Institute seminar on biosimilars, and the challenges involved in their successful …

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Merck unveils $41 billion takeover of Schering-Plough

March 9, 2009
Sales and Marketing MA, Merck

Merck is to acquire Schering-Plough for $41.1 billion, creating a new industry giant to challenge Pfizer in terms of its …

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GSW unveils new European offering

March 6, 2009
Medical Communications GSW

GSW Worldwide, one of the biggest global healthcare advertising agencies has announced the launch of a new pan-European offering.GSW is …

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P&G sponsors ulcerative colitis DVD

March 6, 2009
Sales and Marketing GI, digi

Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals is sponsoring and distributing a new educational DVD that aims to explain ulcerative colitis (UC) to …

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UCB plans new Belgian biomanufacturing plant

March 6, 2009
Manufacturing and Production UCB

Belgian biopharmaceutical company UCB has earmarked euros 65 million for the construction of its first biologics manufacturing plant in Braine-l'Alleud. …

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UK’s Stem Cell Sciences acquired by US company

March 5, 2009
Research and Development Stem cells

US company StemCells Inc is to expand its capabilities in the field with the purchase of UK based Stem Cell …

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NICE rejects Tyverb despite price offer

March 5, 2009
Research and Development NICE, Tyverb

NICE has rejected GSK's breast cancer drug Tyverb, despite an offer from the company to cut the cost of treatment. …

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Pfizer expands product deal with Indian generic company

March 5, 2009
Sales and Marketing Asia, India, Pfizer, generics

Pfizer has linked up with Indian drug manufacturer Aurobindo Pharma to expand its portfolio of generic medicines in the US …

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Obama makes ‘downpayment’ on US healthcare reform

March 5, 2009
Research and Development US, healthcare

President Barack Obama has reiterated his aim of bringing universal healthcare to the US and has put a $76.8 billion …

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UK worst hit in Europe by pharma industry cutbacks

March 5, 2009
Business Services, Sales and Marketing Jobs

The pharmaceutical industry's prolonged and painful period of restructuring looks set to continue, and UK pharma is thought to be …

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Symbicort gains COPD indication

March 4, 2009
Research and Development Symbicort

AstraZeneca's respiratory drug Symbicort can be used to help US patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The FDA has …

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Bayer boosted by Schering integration

March 4, 2009
Sales and Marketing Bayer

Profits at Bayer's healthcare division rose by 10% to 4.1 billion euros last year as it increasingly felt the benefits …

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