@FiercePharma: Glaxo CFO Simon Dingemans tells IBD about "in-sourcing" previously farmed-out manufacturing (and more). Article | Follow @FiercePharma
> The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that generic drug companies can challenge branded drugmakers' patent descriptions filed at the FDA. Story
> With Illumina's annual meeting set for tomorrow, analysts say a defeat in the proxy election could mean a long takeover fight for Roche ($RHHBY). News
> Pharma companies are struggling to come to grips with the newly reformed ways of the U.K.'s National Health Service. More
> Watson Pharmaceuticals ($WPI) is said to be lining up financing for an Actavis buyout, with banks angling to participate in the deal. Report
> Slovenia's market regulator ordered 6 state-owned companies with a 27.5% combined stake in Krka to take over the company or drop their holdings below 25%. Article
> Eli Lilly ($LLY) declared a second-quarter dividend of $0.49 per share payable June 8. Item
> Eli Lilly CEO John Lechleiter was elected as chairman of the Pharma Research and Manufacturers of America. More
> Abbott Laboratories ($ABT) chose to build a new $270 million nutritional drinks plant in Ohio over sites in Indiana and Canada. Report
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: UCLA morphs stem cells into T-cell missiles that seek out and destroy HIV. Story | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Note to China: Gotta watch out for those chromium-laced drug capsules. More | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: David Steinberg sheds light on where the open access movement could lead us: Scientific Hive Mind. Piece | Follow @RyanMFierce
> UC San Diego blueprints $110M R&D collaboration complex. Report
> Tech visionary Thiel sets out to spark a biotech revolution. Story
> Third Rock, biotech VCs make baby formula gambit. Item
Medical Devices News
@FierceMedDev: Brainsway in breakthrough for depression treatment--Globes. Report | Follow @FierceMedDev
> Medtronic to start trial of Admiral drug-eluting balloon. More
> New tech reduces cell death in TBI rat study. News
> Cordis appeals $40M award to Boston Sci. Item
Pharma Manufacturing News
> South Africa creates list of drugs it will buy only if they are made there. News
> Samsung says its manufacturing 'DNA' will provide big biosimilar savings. More
> China investigates 43 drug manufacturers tied to adulterated drug capsules. Story
> Innovative construction project boosts Merck's Zostavax manufacturing. Article
Biotech Research News
> Surging research in Asia is an opportunity for us. Piece
> Drug derived from Chinese herb aided brain tumor-stricken mice. Story
> UCLA morphs stem cells into T-cell missiles that seek and destroy HIV. Article
> Drug tackles Fragile X/autism symptoms in mice. News
And Finally... Off-label prescribing in Canada is common, but varies widely from drug to drug. Report