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US Science Advisors Issue Report on Innovation in Drug Discovery and Development

Oct 1, 2012

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a report containing recommendations for boosting innovation in drug discovery and development.

ISPE Publishes Guidance for Pharmaceutical Quality Laboratory Design

Sep 24, 2012

ISPE has published a new guidance titled ISPE Good Practice Guide: Quality Laboratory Facilities, which defines design guidelines for quality laboratories.

Pfizer and Mylan Partner to Develop Generic Drugs in Japan

Aug 27, 2012

Pfizer and Mylan have agreed to establish an exclusive long-term collaboration to develop, manufacture, distribute, and market generic drugs in Japan. The products included in the collaboration are expected to be sold under the Pfizer brand with joint labeling.

Grey-Market Distributor Convicted of Defrauding FDA

Aug 20, 2012

South Carolina-based Altec Medical pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to defraud FDA and to commit federal offenses in connection with a drug-diversion scheme that lasted from 2007 to 2009.

Elan to Spin Off Discovery Sciences

Aug 13, 2012

Elan Corporation announced plans to spin off its discovery unit and Neotope Biosciences division to create an independent entity focused on R&D.

Gilead Partners with Indian Manufacturers on HIV Medicines

Aug 6, 2012

Gilead Sciences announced that it is entering into agreements with Indian generic drug manufacturers to enhance access in developing countries to its anti-HIV medicine, emtricitabine.

Merck Serono to Spin Off Parkinson's R&D

Jul 30, 2012

Merck Serono will be closing down operations in Geneva as part of its restructuring activities, which includes a spin off of the its Parkinson's disease R&D portfolio to a new company named Prexton Therapeutics.

Sandoz Completes Acquisition of Generic Dermatology Company Fougera for $1.5 billion

Jul 23, 2012

Sandoz announced it has completed the acquisition of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, a maker of generic dermatology products, for $1.5 billion.

Par Pharmaceuticals to be Acquired by TPG for $1.9 Billion

Jul 18, 2012

Par Pharmaceuticals, a maker of generic drugs, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by the private investment firm, TPG, for $1.9 billion.

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