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BIO 2010: E&Y: 2009 forever changed the biopharma industry. News
BIO 2010: What makes partnerships work? Story
BIO 2010: Alliance: Pfizer, J&J lead regenerative medicine charge. Story
> Par Pharmaceutical inked an exclusive licensing agreement with fellow generics maker Glenmark to market the generic version of Merck's cholesterol drug Zetia; Glenmark believes it has first-to-file status, which would offer 180 days of exclusivity once the copycat is approved. Par release
> Actavis has established a regional office for China in Beijing, with staff aimed at registering its products for sale in the country and at marketing and sales of those meds. Actavis release
> An Albuquerque woman has sued Merck over Gardasil, a vaccine intended to protect women from cervical cancer, alleging it caused physical and behavioral problems in her teenage daughter. Report
> Valeant Pharmaceuticals' first-quarter earnings rose 15 percent as the company announced plans to acquire a special pharmaceutical company focused on opthamology for about $318 million. Report (sub. req.)
> Teva Pharmaceutical Industries saw its first-quarter net profit surge to $713 million, lifted by strong sales of flagship multiple-sclerosis drug Copaxone and its neurological treatment Azilect. Report (sub. req.)
> Impax Laboratories' quarterly profit of $131.5 million handily beat market estimates, helped by higher sales in its generic drugs division and a new drug launch. Report
> Pharmaceutical wholesaler McKesson issued an earnings forecast for fiscal 2011 that exceeds Wall Street estimates, helped by an expected increase in the use of more profitable generic drugs and a favorable anti-trust settlement. Report
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> Montgomery County pushes $10B biotech 'science city.' Story
> Pharmasset touts promising PhIIa hep C data. Article
> Ironwood offers upbeat PhIII data details on linaclotide. News
> FDA declines to approve Dainippon's epilepsy drug. Report
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> J&J's McNeil shuts down plant in another Tylenol recall. Story
> Congress issues 'warning letter' to FDA over 2008 heparin deaths. Article
> Cambridge keeps its biotechs running despite eastern Mass. water main break. Story
> Formatech program donates fill/finish for RegeneRx's MS candidate. News
> Sancilio leads by example in U.S.-made drug rally. Report
Biotech Research News
> NY researchers share $1.5M in biotech seed money. Report
> Team reveals a new mechanism of action for cancer. Story
> Protein therapy speeds bone healing in mice. News
> Stem cell scientists outline new insights on differentiation. Report
And Finally... A two-week course of the antibiotic rifaximin can provide long-lasting relief for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Report