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The biggest pharma merger and acquisition deals of 2019
The pharmaceutical industry saw some notable mergers and acquisitions in 2019; this article lists the top 10 by transaction size.
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Strengthened regulatory systems are needed to improve drug safety, says report
The report reveals practical regulatory reforms that could move the globe closer to the UN’s goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030.
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Funding for AI in drug development, clinical trials and information synthesis hits $5.2bn
A study has suggested that while funding for artificial intelligence in pharma was $5.2bn in 2019, overall investment is slowing.
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The global cannabinoid pharmaceutical industry
Cannabinoids are of growing interest in the pharmaceutical industry. Mark Tucker explains how this class of compounds is viewed across the world and why regulations surrounding them hinder their progress, yet remain necessary.
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Astellas enters into definitive agreement to acquire Audentes Therapeutics
Astellas has announced that it will be acquiring Audentes Therapeutics at a total cost of $3 billion.
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Political parties focus on R&D and mental health ahead of UK election
The three largest UK political parties have published their manifestos for the upcoming election which focus on various pharma initiatives including the NHS, R&D, drug prices and mental health.
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UK leads Europe in early clinical research, says new report
According to a new report, the UK is leading the rest of Europe for early-stage clinical research into new medicines and vaccines, with more than 600 commercial clinical trials taking place in the NHS.
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Healthcare sector often fails to implement new digital initiatives, finds report
A new report has found that even though ambitions are high in the healthcare sector to invest in digital initiatives, the rate of implementing these initiatives are low.
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ABPI release medicine manifesto for new UK government after election
The ABPI’s Manifesto for Medicine has been issued, calling upon the next government in the UK to work closely with the pharma industry to increase innovation and access to medicines.
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Ebola vaccines donated to Democratic Republic of Congo
500,000 regimens of Janssen's investigational Ebola vaccine are to be donated to support the Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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New report shows that clinical research improves health of UK economy
A new report has shown that from 2016/17 to 2018/19 clinical research has generated an estimated £8 billion of GVA for the UK.
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CDMO outsourcing market to reach $36.51bn by 2023
The global pharma contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) outsourcing market is predicted to grow.
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Boost needed for innovation in Indian pharma, study finds
Research has found that the pharmaceutical industry in India must encourage innovation in order to keep up with the growth of the sector.
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Global injectable drug delivery market predicted to grow 12.8 percent
Increasing demand for convenient drug delivery, as well as an increase in diseases such as diabetes, has fuelled the global injectable drug delivery market.
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Two drug firms admit to colluding to keep prices up
King Pharmaceuticals Limited and Alissa Healthcare Research Limited have admitted to sharing information to keep drug prices up.
