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> South Africa's government awarded Cipla Medpro a $32.6 million contract for respiratory drugs as part of an effort to cut deaths from asthma. Report
> Roche's ($RHHBY) European launch of MabThera in a subcutaneous form triggered at $5 million milestone payment to Halozyme ($HALO). Report
> Auxilium Pharmaceuticals ($AUXL) says it's buying the Canadian eye drug maker QLT to snag an experimental drug for retinal diseases. Report
> Actavis ($ACT) asked the FDA to approve its version of Acorda Therapeutics' ($ACOR) multiple sclerosis drug Ampyra; Acorda says it will defend its patent on the med. Report
> The FDA warned that popular over-the-counter acne products such as Proactiv can cause rare but serious and life-threatening allergic reactions. Report
> Amphastar Pharmaceuticals ($AMPH) said its initial public offering would be priced at $7 per share, which would yield about $56 million. Report
Medical Device News
@FierceMedDev: Check out our newest special report: Top 10 med tech R&D budgets. Read | Follow @FierceMedDev
@StacyALawrence: Newly public Inogen gains on FDA clearance for home oxygen device. Story | Follow @StacyALawrence
@MichaelGFierce: Intersect ENT files for $80M IPO to support steroid-delivering sinus implants. More via FierceDrugDelivery | Follow @MichaelGFierce
@EmilyWFierce: Ultrasound therapy outfit rakes in $2M for wearable chronic pain device. Story | Follow @EmilyWFierce
> Danaher demurs on M&A, looks to China, Brazil and Russia. Piece
> $125M IPO planned for former BMS medical imaging unit. News
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Polaris preps for a $400M fund to back a new wave of biotechs. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Biotech vets target $43M round to debut new antifungal venture. Story | Follow @JohnCFierce
@DamianFierce: We need to commission an inversion graphic for future stories. Article | Follow @DamianFierce
@EmilyMFierce: Gives a new meaning to YOLO: The Higgs Boson should have crushed the universe. More | Follow @EmilyMFierce
> Boehringer bags a 'breakthrough' tag for its Pradaxa antidote. Story
> Auxilium eyes a Canadian biotech for a tax-cutting merger. More
> FDA experts spurn AstraZeneca's pitch for ovarian cancer drug olaparib. Article
Vaccines News
> Italian officials probe Novartis for possible flu vaccine pricing fraud. Story
> FDA slaps Glaxo with warning letter for FluLaval plant. More
> CDC committee recommends AZ's FluMist over flu shot in children. Article
> The top 5 vaccines by 2020. Report
> Feds charge researcher in HIV vaccine fraud case. More
> Reuters: Sanofi plans to put dengue program into separate unit. News
Pharma Manufacturing News
> FDA finds contamination issues at GSK vax plant. More
> India production expert urges excellence from drugmakers. Story
> New Indian government looks to help small players finance upgrades. Article
> Sanofi buys Dubai's Globalpharma to produce generics in the Middle East. News
> Actavis opens $18M warehouse on Malta. Report
And Finally... Doctors should monitor more stroke patients for atrial fibrillation that may have gone undiagnosed. Report