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Pharmacy reform must look at ‘bigger picture’

October 29, 2003

MPs have criticised a report recommending opening up community pharmacy to greater competition, saying its value had been misunderstood.David Hinchcliffe, …

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Generic threat to Lilly’s biggest seller

October 29, 2003

A court challenge to Eli Lilly's patent on its number one drug Zyprexa could spell serious trouble for the company, …

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AstraZeneca buoyed by Crestor clearance

October 29, 2003

AstraZeneca's new statin drug has received unanimous approval by a key FDA panel, and now looks set to be launched …

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CROs continue to extend global reach

October 29, 2003

Contract research organisations from Europe and the US are continuing to expand their operations in order to meet the pharmaceutical …

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Call for free price-setting across Europe

October 29, 2003

Pharmaceutical companies should be allowed to set their own prices in all European Union countries in order to bring a …

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GSK and Novartis settle over Augmentin

October 29, 2003

GlaxoSmithKline has reached an agreement with Novartis in its court action over stolen trade secrets for its antibiotic Augmentin.Novartis will …

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OGS withdraws CAT offer recommendation

October 29, 2003

Oxford GlycoSciences has withdrawn its support of Cambridge Antibody Technology's £110 million all-share bid for the company, despite believing a …

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NiQuitin PR steps up a gear with Cohn & Wolfe

October 29, 2003

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Foundation hospitals survive Labour revolt

October 29, 2003

Plans for foundation hospitals have been narrowly passed by the House of Commons despite a revolt by Labour MPs that …

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Schering’s Angeliq approved in Europe

October 29, 2003

Schering's new low dose HRT product Angeliq has gained mutual recognition in the European Union, with launches expected across the …

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Pharma urged to reduce animal testing

October 29, 2003

The pharmaceutical industry should test more drugs in humans at a pre-clinical stage to reduce numbers of primates used, a …

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Trial failure puts spotlight on Celltech pipeline

October 29, 2003

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Blockbuster combination unveiled as Pfizer marches on

October 29, 2003

Pfizer is to launch a new double-blockbuster cardiovascular product to help further its position as the Goliath of the pharmaceutical …

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Profits continue to plummet at Schering-Plough

October 29, 2003

Schering-Plough has issued its third earnings warning this year as it continues to suffer under an onslaught from generic competition.The …

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Faster market access for generics in US

October 29, 2003

Laws governing the entry of generic drugs on the US market are to be streamlined in an effort to cut …

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AstraZeneca rises on Crestor hopes

October 29, 2003

AstraZeneca made significant stock market gains following indications its new superstatin Crestor will receive a positive review from US regulatory …

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Elan sues King Pharma over drug sales

October 29, 2003
Elan, King Pharmaceuticals

Elan is taking legal action to force King Pharmaceuticals to buy two drugs it urgently needs to divest to help …

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GSK gives way on Paxil patents

October 29, 2003

New measures by the FDA to speed up patient access to generic medicines have claimed their first scalp after GlaxoSmithKline …

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CellFactors secures

October 29, 2003

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British Biotech snaps up Vernalis, loses name

October 29, 2003

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