@FiercePharma: Note to Pfizer: Bayer shopping for vet buys. Article | Follow @FiercePharma
> Elan is eliminating 104 jobs from a Pennsylvania facility that is part of the $960 million sale of its drug delivery unit to Alkermes deal. The facility is expected to be closed by September, the company tells Pharmalot. News
> Eisai has linked up with Orion to sell two of the Finnish drugmaker's breast cancer and Parkinson's disease treatments in China. Item
> Teva Pharmaceutical Industries completed its acquisition of Taiyo Pharmaceutical for $934 million in cash. Story
> Nigeria's second-largest drugmaker, May & Baker, plans to start exports to western and central Africa before the end of this year, CEO Nnamdi Okafor said. Article
> U.K. primary care trusts are not slashing the drugs budget as a cost-cutting move under the NHS' quality, innovation, productivity and prevention program, a leading official has told PharmaTimes. News
> Skin treatments supplier Sinclair IS Pharma said full year revenue raced ahead of expectations last year due to a strong performance in its fourth quarter and the contribution of its newly merged business. Report
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: J&J's success with Hep C partners might hit a snag. Story | Follow @FierceBiotech
> Bristol-Myers grabs EU approval of key melanoma drug. Article
> DVS Sciences lands $14.5M round with Big Pharma support. Report
> Verastem snags $32M for drugs against cancer stem cells. Item
Manufacturing News
> Indian pharmas seek to protect their edge Report
> Corpedia, Second City bring comedy to compliance training. Item
> Hamburg appoints FDA deputies; Spielberg oversees drugs. Report
> GSK's Witty: West can compete in manufacturing. Story
> Pew track/trace call highlights congressional dallying. News
> Expert: Boost audit programs to keep up with outsourcing More
Vaccines News
> With Gates Foundation backing, Liquidia advances novel flu vaccine. Item
> Shingles vaccination levels fall short of expectations. Report
> Crucell and Scripps find antibody for universal flu vax. News
> The CIA, bin Laden and the future of vaccine programs. Story
> GSK gets Boostrix approval for adults over 65. Article
> Microneedles may be better for H1N1 delivery. More
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