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> Asthma treatments known as leukotriene receptor antagonists, such as Accolate from AstraZeneca and Singulair from Merck, are easier to use and just as effective as conventional inhaler treatments, a study found. Report
> Allergan reported higher-than-expected first-quarter results, fueled by strong sales growth of its Botox anti-wrinkle medicine and its eye care and skin care products. News
> Chile's CFR Pharmaceuticals priced an initial public offering of more than 2 billion shares at 85 pesos per share. Story
> Ranbaxy Laboratories shares fell the most in more than six weeks in Mumbai trading after Fortune Magazine said U.S. federal prosecutors are negotiating a dispute settlement that could cost the company more than $1 billion. Article
> The FDA released its final guidance to firms that manufacture, market or distribute over-the-counter (OTC) liquid drug products packaged with cups, droppers, syringes and spoons to measure and dispense the doses of medication. Item
> Mylan Pharmaceuticals launched its generic version of Endo Pharmaceuticals' pain tablet Percodan. Release
> Onyx Pharmaceuticals said its first-quarter loss swelled, as operating costs rose and the company absorbed an expense tied to its acquisition of the cancer drug developer Proteolix. Report
> Albany Molecular Research posted a modest net loss on costs and restructuring charges, but saw revenue grow considerably thanks to contract manufacturing and royalties. Story
> Pfizer Animal Health has acknowledged a link between its Pregsure BVD vaccine and Bovine Neonatal Pancytopaenia (BNP), commonly known as Bleeding Calf Syndrome, Farmers Weekly says. News
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Novartis CEO outlines a winning drug development strategy. News | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Molecular Partners AG reports it got a $420M deal with Allergan on opthalmic program. $45M upfront. Story | Follow @JohnCFierce
> StemCells axes 20 staffers as it conserves cash for trial work. Story
> Actelion shareholders hand Elliott-backed insurgents a defeat. News
> INC snags Kendle's global CRO operations for $232M in cash. Article
> CIRM provides $25M for Geron's pioneering stem cell trial. Article
Vaccines News
> Gates gives $8.9M to fund new malaria vaccine approach. Story
> Sweden's Isconova buys Nordic Vaccine. News
> Government funds Ebola, Marburg vaccine. Report
> OncoPep vax aims to stop multiple myeloma before it starts. Article
> UCF Professor wins Gates grant for needle-free vaccines. Story
Manufacturing News
> Specialty distributor skillset quantified. News
> Drug shortages suggest business niche. Article
> QA neglect jeopardizes Ranbaxy's future revenue. Story
> Novasep, Solvias ingenuity trump offshoring. Report
> Expert hints open standards may help Pfizer's PAT. News
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