@FiercePharma: Novo leads revolt against Greek price cuts. Article | Follow @FiercePharma
> Biogen Idec has sued Bayer, Pfizer, and Merck KGaA's Serono unit for patent royalties on multiple sclerosis drugs similar to its Avonex treatment. Report
> Britain's cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE recommended Johnson & Johnson's drug Velcade as a first-line treatment for multiple myeloma in draft guidance; currently, it is recommended for second-line use. Report
> Guggenheim Partners offered to buy Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' stake in Taro Pharmaceuticals on behalf of clients for about $215 million. Report
> Novo Nordisk, the world's biggest maker of diabetes care products, plans to launch its potential blockbuster drug Victoza in Japan this month. Report
> Danish drugmaker H. Lundbeck's business in France is expected to grow by a double-digit percentage this year and next, its French operations director said. Report
> Jeffries International upgraded GlaxoSmithKline to "buy" from "hold," citing its expectations for "a period of more sustainable earnings growth from longer-duration assets." Report
> Contract manufacturers are set to gain biologics business and capacity in the coming years as large pharma increasingly outsources to cut costs and speed development, according to a new report. Report
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Researcher: New vaccine "could eliminate breast cancer." Story | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Bit dated, but this New York Times piece on dangers in the lab seems a bit inflated with anecdotes and seriously short on facts. Report | Follow @JohnCFierce
> Constellation banks $22M for ambitious epigenetics play. Story
> Theratechnologies' Yves Rosconi to retire. Item
> Orexo inks $585M drug pact with J&J. Report
> Boom spurs India's biotech industry to hatch expansion plans. Article
> Amgen wins FDA approval of D-mab. News
Drug Delivery News
> Elan stays focused on drug technology spin-off. Article
> Nanoparticle delivery system used to defeat ebola virus. Report
> Researchers attack cancer with sustained siRNA delivery. News
> NanoViricides anti-Dengue drugs effective in new study. Report
> Gold nanorods may thwart pandemics. Item
Medical Devices News
> Elekta forks over $28.5M for Resonant Medical. Story
> Medtronic discloses $15.7M in physician payments. News
> GenMark IPO price range lowered. Item
> Altura Medical lands $20M in VC. Report
And Finally... Taking common antidepressants while pregnant significantly increases the chances of suffering a miscarriage, a new study warns. Report