Research and Development

 India is widely seen as the most exciting country in the clinical research world. Its potential to deliver large numbers …

Johnson & Johnson has honoured the career achievements of Axel Ullrich by awarding him with the 2009 Dr Paul Janssen …

The pharmaceutical industry is ready to adapt to growing drug safety requirements, but understanding of how it can capture safety …

 Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking Enbrel are able to keep working for longer, according to a new study comparing its affects …

 NICE has recommended Lilly and Daiichi’s Efient for use on the NHS, giving the blood-thinner drug a boost in its …

 PTC Therapeutics has signed an early-stage drug discovery deal with Roche that will focus on treatments for central nervous system …

 AstraZeneca has released details of its brand Brilinta’s performance in head-to-head trials with Plavix, the world’s second biggest-selling drug.Earlier this …

 MabThera has been approved in Europe for use in previously treated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, which Roche says will offer new …

Merck's glaucoma drug Saflutan has been launched in the UK and Spain. The manufacturer says more launches are planned in …

A study of Novartis' pandemic swine-flu jab shows it is potentially protective after just one dose, which could help eke …

 The September issue of Pharmafocus marks a new stage in the publication’s development with an expanded monthly circulation that takes …

The make-up of Merck and Schering-Plough's new corporate entity became clearer this week. Referred to as the 'new Merck' and …

The next ten years will see a 30% leap in the number of new cancer cases across the world, according …