No Shortage of Hopefuls in the Multibillion-Dollar Blood Thinner Business
Patients hoping for a new alternative to the blockbuster blood thinner Plavix will have to wait a bit longer for a verdict on a promising candidate.
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FDA to Collaborate with Pharma Companies on New TB Initiative
A number of pharmaceutical companies will collaborate with FDA scientists to test new TB combination therapies and identify promising candidates.
ImmunoGen Signs 2nd Licensing Deal with Amgen
ImmunoGen has licensed its anti-cancer technology to Amgen for an upfront payment of $1 million.
Burrill Report: Biotech Innovation Gets the Cash
If the past week is any indication, big pharma is showing that it is willing to pay for biotech innovation.
Micromet Signs $477M Deal with Sanofi-Aventis
Micromet has licensed one of its cancer-fighting antibody candidates to Sanofi-Aventis in a $477 million deal.
Unilife: Medical Device Innovator Creating Jobs in PA
Unilife Medical Solutions is an emerging medical device manufacturer with business segments that include pre-filled syringes for pharmaceutical companies to deliver injectable medications, sharps safety devices for healthcare facilities, and contract manufacturing of medical devices.
First Swine Flu Vaccines Approved
The U.S. government has approved swine flu vaccines from four pharmaceutical companies, Reuters reports.
Fall Allergy Season Is Upon Us
Ragweed season is under way, bringing with it sneezes, sniffles, and itchy eyes for 36 million Americans.