Merck has issued an update on the development programs for vorapaxar, extended release niacin/laropirprant(MK524A,Tredaptive) and anacetrapib in association with the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting in Munich, Bavaria. ...
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Pfizer, a research-based pharmaceutical company, and Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceuticals, a Chinese pharmaceutical company, have launched a joint venture, Hisun-Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Hisun-Pfizer is expected to develop, manufacture and ...
US-based Storopack has improved the operating speed of its eco-friendly, next-generation Paperplus Chevron machine by 50%, i.e., to nearly 100 ft./min. The machine unfolds a paper tube and processes it into flexible paper padding and ...
Ferrer Internacional has decided to withdraw the marketing authorisation application (MAA) for Egrifta (tesamorelin) 2mg, powder for solution for injection in Europe. Ferrer formally notified the European Medicines Agency of its decision. ...
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Pharmaron has signed a multi-year agreement with AstraZeneca to accelerate drug discovery by supporting the Medicines Units. Pursuant to the agreement, Pharmaron will offer discovery services in the areas of chemistry, drug metabolism and ...
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Teva UK has launched generic Tolterodine 1mg and 2mg film-coated tablets, and Tolterodine XL (Mariosea XL) 4mg capsules. Tolterodine is a generic version of Detrusitol (tolterodine) while Tolterodine XL (Mariosea XL) is a generic version ...
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Mylan Pharmaceuticals has won final FDA approval for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Pioglitazone tablets USP, 15mg, 30mg and 45mg. Previously, FDA has also approved the company's ANDA for Pioglitazone Hydrochloride and ...
UK based Prosonix has signed a collaborative research agreement with Imperial College London to accelerate the development of engineered multi-component particles (MCPs) as respiratory medicines. As part of the collaboration, Prosonix ...
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Daiichi Sankyo Mexico, a subsidiary of Daiichi Sankyo Company, has introduced antihypertensive franchise olmesartan medoxomil in Mexico under the name, Openvas. The company has also unveiled Openvas Co, a combination preparation for use ...
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Galapagos, a mid-size biotechnology company, has delivered the first pre-clinical candidate compound in its osteoarthritis alliance with Servier. Servier and Galapagos entered into an alliance in July 2010 to develop new oral medicines ...
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The 200 protesters who continue to sit in at Ledi camp on Latpadaung Mountain in Sagaing Division are suffering from a lack of food, water and medicine. Mr Aung Soe Civic society group leader said that “I am one of those living in ...
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The package, which will launch at more than 3,600 Walmart pharmacies this summer, features a tear-resistant, recyclable outer carton, an easy-slide blister and an integrated calendar for patients to easily track their medications. ...
CSL Behring has submitted a Variation Application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the use of Privigen (immune globulin intravenous [human], 10% liquid for intravenous administration) in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating ...
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AET BioTech and BioXpress Therapeutics have signed a research deal for the development of a biosimilar version of the TNF inhibitor MAb Adalimumab. Under the agreement, both the companies will be responsible for the development, ...
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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended SkyePharma's flutiform (fluticasone propionate/formoterol fumarate) for European marketing approval. Flutiform is a ...
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