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NICE endorses dacomitinib for treatment of lung cancer
Vizimpro (dacomitinib) has been recommended as a first-line treatment option for patients with lung cancer.
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New analysis shows that 3,400 drug prices have risen in 2019 so far
The price of over 3400 drugs have been hiked in the first half of 2019, surpassing the number of hikes imposed during the same period last year.
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The impact of counterfeit drugs in south and south-east Asia
Substandard and counterfeit drugs can negatively impact the pharmaceutical industry and patients. Here, we investigate counterfeits in south-east Asia and possible solutions.
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Pfizer successfully completes the acquisition of Therachon
Pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Therachon for $340 million.
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Former FDA Commissioner joins Pfizer’s board of directors
Former FDA Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, who stepped down from the administration in April, has joined Pfizer’s board of directors.
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Pharmaceutical company combats counterfeit Viagra
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer was able to target the distribution of counterfeit Viagra in Hong Kong through serialisation technology.
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GSK reported to have started the sale of $1.2 billion consumer health drugs
According to Reuters, GSK has started the sale of some consumer health brands as it seeks to raise £1 billion.
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FDA joins blockchain system for drug safety
A multi-company system to improve traceability of pharmaceutical products is newly supported by the FDA.
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Creating a modern business landscape in biopharma
There are many business challenges to developing a biologics drug, one of which is effective data management. In this article, Unjulie Bhanot focuses on efficient data management policies and systems, and how they could improve biologics product development processes.
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It’s not just about the science: microbiological analysis
Modernisation of microbiological test methods involves far more than just the science. As new systems and technologies become available it becomes increasingly important that potential users can identify not only the technical requirements, but also the business case. Here, Paul Newby, Alice Laures and Lisa Wysocki from GlaxoSmithKline discuss criteria…
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Expansion of the global antibiotics market size
The global antibiotics market is set to increase at a CAGR of 4 percent to $62.06 billion, due to the rising prevalence of infectious diseases...
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Sales of generic oncology drugs surge
A report has forecasted that the generic oncology drugs market could register an impressive 6 percent CAGR up to the year 2028...
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Vaccine facility targets development and manufacturing to fight pandemics
The new hub is designed to speed the response to deadly pandemics by improving the development and manufacturing of vaccines – particularly in low- and middle-income countries...
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Blood test predicts effectiveness of palbociclib in breast cancer patients
A new study has found a blood test for cancer DNA could predict if a woman is responding to the new breast cancer drug palbociclib, months earlier than current tests...
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Pfizer: Concentrating on core areas to improve lives
For Pfizer, putting patients first guides its actions, informs its strategic decisions and unifies colleagues in every region and function across the company. Beatriz Faro, Regional President, Internal Medicine, International Developed Markets at Pfizer, explains how the company’s philosophy is taking the business forward...
