Keyword: Pharmaceuticals

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Novartis Axes Swiss and Chinese R&D Sites

10.10.2016 - As part of a “broader, global strategic plan” to centralize control over its drug discovery programs and contain costs, Swiss drugmaker Novartis said it will close R&D sites in...

Logistics & Supply Chain

Pharmaceutical Logistics: Temperature-controlled Exports and European Distribution

29.09.2016 - Handling global exports in compliance with GDP and distributing temperature-sensitive, high-priced drugs throughout Europe is a major challenge. Along with the need to meet...

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AstraZeneca Ups Stake in Moderna Therapeutics

14.08.2016 - AstraZeneca has invested another $140 million in US biotech concern Moderna Therapeutics. The new investment is part of a preferred-stock financing and lifts its stake in Moderna...

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Novartis Sticking With UK, Sees Lower US Prices

21.07.2016 - In presenting the company’s financial results for the second quarter of 2016, Joe Jimenez, CEO of Swiss drugmaker Novartis, took the opportunity to add comment on crucial issues...

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Bayer and X-Chem Expand Drug Discovery Pact

19.07.2016 - Bayer and X-Chem Pharmaceuticals have expanded their global drug discovery collaboration, which was launched in 2012 and spans multiple therapeutic areas and target classes. The...

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UK Drugs Industry Forms Brexit Steering Group

12.07.2016 - The UK pharmaceutical industry and government officials have established a task force to address regulatory concerns and other top issues facing the pharmaceutical sector as the...

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KaloBios Emerges From Chapter 11

08.07.2016 - Within the course of a week, US-based KaloBios Pharmaceuticals has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, renegotiated a deal to acquire rights to a new developmental drug...

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Musim Mas Acquires Dutch Glycerin Refinery

29.06.2016 - Singapore palm oil company Musim Mas has agreed to buy Dutch Glycerin Refinery (DGR) for an undisclosed sum. Wholly owned subsidiary Musim Mas Europe will acquire the company that...