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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 …

News

Business Intelligence Awards launched

August 23, 2006
Sales and Marketing BHBIA

The first ever awards for business intelligence and market research in the UK pharmaceutical industry have been launched to recognise …

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Time to get back to our scientific basics

August 23, 2006
Research and Development biotech, drug safety, industry reputation

Recently I was wandering through the local market, and found myself in front of a stall selling therapeutic magnets. I …

Feature

New broom Kindler sweeps away Pfizer bureaucracy

August 21, 2006
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing

Pfizer's new chief executive Jeffery Kindler has unveiled changes to the company's senior management structure just days into his new …

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Pfizer switches agencies in time for Sutent’s UK launch

August 18, 2006
Medical Communications Reynolds-Mackenzie, Sutent

 Pfizer has enlisted PR agency Reynolds-Mackenzie to support the UK launch and subsequent development of its potential blockbuster kidney cancer …

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