, an exclusive collaboration for Germany to market Apricus Bio’s Vitaros (alprostadil) drug for treating erectile dysfunction. 

Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority

 has awarded a contract worth up to $67 million for the development of a 

 has completed the acquisition of the clinical trials supplies business of 

 for significant violations of cGMP regulations for finished pharmaceuticals. 

 plans to change the name of its specialty subsidiary from 

 has entered an exclusive license agreement with 

 for therapeutic multipeptide-vaccine technology for hematologic cancers. 

 plans to expand its commercial services in the Middle East and North Africa region through an agreement with 

 (now part of Pfizer) seeks $960 million in damages from Sun Pharmaceutical for alleged patent infringement. 

 has named Michael Severino senior vice-president of global development and corporate chief medical officer. 

 has appointed Charlotte M. E. Kremer as senior vice-president of its global medical affairs organization. 

 has appointed Zena G. Kaufman as senior vice-president of quality. 

 has named Milton Boyer president of manufacturing. 

 has appointed Stuart Grant as executive vice-president and chief financial officer. 

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