Public affairs agency Advocate launched
September 7, 2006Medical Communications
A former Labour Party press officer has launched the first independent public affairs agency dedicated exclusively to healthcare.Camden-based Advocate's managing …
NicOx to develop enhanced statin product
September 6, 2006Research and Development
NicOx is to develop a new statin treatment using its special in-house technology which, according to the company, could make …
Collaboration to develop new Parkinson’s Disease dyskinesia treatment
September 6, 2006Research and Development
Santhera Pharmaceuticals is collaborating with Finnish biotech company Juvantia Pharma to develop a treatment for dyskinesia, the distressing involuntary movements …
Think-tank calls for new cancer strategy
September 6, 2006Health think-tank the King's Fund has called for a fundamental re-examination in the way NHS cancer services are provided in …
NHS ‘sell off’ angers unions
September 5, 2006The government has signed a deal with logistics company DHL to take over the purchase of essential items to the …
Cannabis-derived MS treatment filed in Europe
September 5, 2006Sales 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 …
Generic Plavix challenge hits BMS and Sanofi forecasts
September 5, 2006Sales and Marketing
A US district court has granted an injunction to stop sales of the generic version of blood-thinner Plavix, the world's …
AstraZeneca and charity spin-off collaborate on colorectal cancer research
September 4, 2006Research and Development
AstraZeneca is to work with a spin-off company set up by Cancer Research UK to research and develop new treatments …
One in four older patients missing out on medicines
September 4, 2006Sales and Marketing patients
More than a quarter of older patients in the UK are missing out on medicines, either because they simply fail …
NICE called on to lead the fight against obesity
September 1, 2006Following grim warnings that more than 12 million adults and one million children in England will be obese in less …
How to make your move
September 1, 2006Business Services career, planning, recruitment
According to a recent survey, four out of every 10 employees are thinking about changing their job in the next …
Contract Sales: the issues in the field
September 1, 2006Sales 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.
Women’s European pharma network launched
September 1, 2006Research 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 …
UK pharma suffering an ‘exodus’ of new talent
August 31, 2006Business Services careers, skills
A new survey of the UK pharmaceutical industry suggests the sector is failing to hire the best talent because of …
NICE to fast-track more drugs
August 31, 2006More drugs are to be switched to NICE's new fast-track appraisal system, with the government reaffirming its pledge to end …
EU approval for Novartis’ Exjade
August 31, 2006Sales and Marketing
Novartis' new treatment for the rare and difficult to treat condition of transfusional iron overload has been approved in the …
The right stuff: execs with the Midas touch
August 31, 2006Business 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 …
GSK signs $1.5 billion drug discovery deal
August 31, 2006Research and Development
GlaxoSmithKline has formed an alliance with Californian biotech company ChemoCentryx through its innovative drug development partnering unit.A licensing deal has …
MabThera shows promise in multiple sclerosis
August 29, 2006Research and Development
The blockbuster non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment MabThera could offer a new treatment option for people with multiple sclerosis according to new …
Battle for Herceptin finally over
August 29, 2006Newbury and Community PCT has lost its appeal against NICE's recommendation for cancer drug Herceptin, finally ending the battle over …
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