@FiercePharma: Shkreli-shaming spills over onto Valeant as Dems call CEO to account for price hikes. More | Follow @FiercePharma
@EricPFierce: ICYMI: Sun Pharma unit Mutual Pharma recalls 216,766 bottles that may have chemical leaching labels. More | Follow @EricPFierce
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> The FDA has granted Eisai's Halaven its priority review tag as it investigates the drug as a treatment for soft tissue sarcoma. Release
> China has fined a unit of Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group for acquiring a stake in a Suzhou-based firm without government approval. Report
> Mallinckrodt ($MNK) has completed its acquisition of Therakos. Release
> Novel oral anticoagulants, such as Johnson & Johnson's ($JNJ) Xarelto, need improved safety data if they want to challenge old-guard therapy warfarin, a GlobalData analyst says. Release
Medical Device News
@FierceMedDev: Smith & Nephew launches dissolvable nasal dressing for post-op sinus surgery use. Article | Follow @FierceMedDev
@VarunSaxena2: ICYMI: Medtronic launches smartphone app enabling diabetics to remotely monitor their condition. Article | Follow @VarunSaxena2
@EmilyWFierce: Smiths Medical bucks M&A talk amid revived fortunes. More | Follow @EmilyWFierce
> Precision NanoSystems raises $13.4M Series A for diagnostic, therapeutic nanotech platform. More
> JAMA: Computer-aided detection does not help spot breast cancer. Article
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Fierce's coverage of the Martin Shkreli saga. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Sofinnova leads a $30.6M round for Asceneuron's Alzheimer's R&D. Article | Follow @JohnCFierce
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> With promising RSV data in hand, Novavax wins $89M Gates grant for PhIII. More
> Esperion tanks after inviting Wall Street to parse its regulatory future. Article
> MyoKardia plots an $86M IPO with a novel take on cardio R&D. Story
Drug Delivery News
> MedImmune licenses 3M compound in hopes of developing intratumorally injected cancer drug. Article
> Bayer introduces autoinjector for its multiple sclerosis drug to counter looming generics. Report
> Surefire Medical launches cancer drug delivery catheter. Item
> Molecular 'wrench' gives delivery machinery an edge. Story
> Intarcia buys Phoundry in search of additional diabetes drugs for its subdermal drug pump. Article
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Genovate Biotechnology of Taiwan building $55M insulin plant in China. More
> Jaguar inks deal with Glenmark to produce animal diarrhea drugs. Report
> Manufacturers' association says pharma contract manufacturing in India growing at 20%. Item
> Novartis issues voluntary recall of ADHD drug manufactured in Georgia. Story
> Manufacturing issues result in another blow to Sun Pharma from FDA. Article
Pharma Asia News
> Apotex recalls cevimeline hydrochloride drugs made in India as FDA notes stability issues. Report
> Bill Gates exhorts China healthcare innovators to do good, and well. More
> Indonesia seen spending 18% more on pharmaceuticals in 2015. Item
> AbbVie wins Viekirax nod in Japan as expected with competition seen tight. Story
> India's Sun Pharma research arm sees FDA nod for Elepsia XR yanked by FDA on manufacturing. Article
And Finally... The Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief program is rolling out new financial assistance for HIV and AIDS patients. Release