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Public affairs agency Advocate launched

September 7, 2006
Medical Communications

A former Labour Party press officer has launched the first independent public affairs agency dedicated exclusively to healthcare.Camden-based Advocate's managing …

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NicOx to develop enhanced statin product

September 6, 2006
Research and Development

NicOx is to develop a new statin treatment using its special in-house technology which, according to the company, could make …

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Collaboration to develop new Parkinson’s Disease dyskinesia treatment

September 6, 2006
Research and Development

Santhera Pharmaceuticals is collaborating with Finnish biotech company Juvantia Pharma to develop a treatment for dyskinesia, the distressing involuntary movements …

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Think-tank calls for new cancer strategy

September 6, 2006

Health think-tank the King's Fund has called for a fundamental re-examination in the way NHS cancer services are provided in …

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NHS ‘sell off’ angers unions

September 5, 2006

The government has signed a deal with logistics company DHL to take over the purchase of essential items to the …

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Cannabis-derived MS treatment filed in Europe

September 5, 2006
Sales and Marketing GW Pharmaceuticals, Sativex

Sativex, the cannabis-derived product developed by GW Pharmaceuticals could be finally set for approval after a delay of around two …

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Generic Plavix challenge hits BMS and Sanofi forecasts

September 5, 2006
Sales and Marketing

A US district court has granted an injunction to stop sales of the generic version of  blood-thinner Plavix,  the world's …

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AstraZeneca and charity spin-off collaborate on colorectal cancer research

September 4, 2006
Research and Development

AstraZeneca is to work with a spin-off company set up by Cancer Research UK to research and develop new treatments …

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One in four older patients missing out on medicines

September 4, 2006
Sales and Marketing patients

More than a quarter of older patients in the UK are missing out on medicines, either because they simply fail …

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NICE called on to lead the fight against obesity

September 1, 2006

 Following grim warnings that more than 12 million adults and one million children in England will be obese in less …

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How to make your move

September 1, 2006
Business Services career, planning, recruitment

According to a recent survey, four out of every 10 employees are thinking about changing their job in the next …

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Contract Sales: the issues in the field

September 1, 2006
Sales and Marketing contract sales, outsourcing, sales

The changing NHS customerAs NHS customers change, CSOs are having to adapt and forge new partnerships, and develop new skills.

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Women’s European pharma network launched

September 1, 2006
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Europe, association, pharma

 Over the years, the numbers of women taking up positions of authority in the pharmaceutical industry has grown considerably, and …

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UK pharma suffering an ‘exodus’ of new talent

August 31, 2006
Business Services careers, skills

A new survey of the UK pharmaceutical industry suggests the sector is failing to hire the best talent because of …

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NICE to fast-track more drugs

August 31, 2006

More drugs are to be switched to NICE's new fast-track appraisal system, with the government reaffirming its pledge to end …

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EU approval for Novartis’ Exjade

August 31, 2006
Sales and Marketing

Novartis' new treatment for the rare and difficult to treat condition of transfusional iron overload has been approved in the …

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The right stuff: execs with the Midas touch

August 31, 2006
Business Services, Research and Development biotech, management, recruitment

Here's a challenge: find someone with PhD-level scientific knowledge, a strong management track record and entrepreneurial flair. If there are …

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GSK signs $1.5 billion drug discovery deal

August 31, 2006
Research and Development

GlaxoSmithKline has formed an alliance with Californian biotech company ChemoCentryx through its innovative drug development partnering unit.A licensing deal has …

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MabThera shows promise in multiple sclerosis

August 29, 2006
Research and Development

The blockbuster non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment MabThera could offer a new treatment option for people with multiple sclerosis according to new …

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Battle for Herceptin finally over

August 29, 2006

Newbury and Community PCT has lost its appeal against NICE's recommendation for cancer drug Herceptin, finally ending the battle over …

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