J&J plan to fix quality due at FDA today; Mylan makes $550M deal for Bioniche Pharma;

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> Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) is expected to outline for U.S. regulators today a strategy to fix quality-control problems that have led to repeated recalls of Tylenol and other consumer medicines since last year. Report

> Generics maker Mylan agreed to buy Ireland-based injectables maker Bioniche Pharma Holdings for $550 million in cash. Article

> Sigma Pharmaceuticals, the target of a takeover by South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, cut its full-year profit forecast by as much as 46 percent. News

> The FDA is boosting the boxed warning on rheumatoid arthritis treatment Arava (leflunomide) to highlight the risk of severe liver injury. Release

> Alcon's independent directors' committee emphasized to minority shareholders that Swiss law is on their side in its fight for a higher bid from Novartis. Report

> Gilead Sciences (GILD) sued Lupin in federal court in New Jersey, accusing the Indian generics maker of infringing its patents for Ranexa, an angina treatment. Story

> Peregrine Pharmaceutical's (PPHM) fiscal fourth-quarter loss widened as revenue slumped and the biopharmaceutical company reported higher costs for research and development. Article

> Early treatment for HIV cuts patients' risk of death by about 75 percent, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine. Article

> The Bosnian Federation government is likely to postpone the planned IPO of local drugmaker Bosnalijek to after the general elections, to be held Oct. 3. Report

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> GSK-backed startup has ambitious plans for immunology. News

> Vivus' Qnexa takes center stage during panel review. Story

> Can Eisai's new Alzheimer's drug fill blockbuster shoes? Report

Manufacturing News

> GSK recovers one of two stolen trailers. Article

> Guide gives template for handling product cross contamination. Report

> Consumers take the offensive against J&J for Tylenol recalls. Item

Vaccine News

> Computer scientist engineers tame type of live vax. Article

> Two new antibodies may lead to HIV/AIDS vaccine. Story

> Bavarian Nordic delivers Imvamune to U.S. News

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