Pharma news
Africa
The Competition Commission of South Africa has launched an investigation into suspected excessive pricing of cancer medicines by pharmaceutical companies Roche, Pfizer and Aspen Pharmacare. 14 June 2017
Americas
Brazil’s reforms to streamline analysis of pharmaceutical patents came into force on Monday. 14 June 2017
Americas
Eli Lilly has entered into a collaboration agreement with KeyBioscience, a subsidiary of Nordic Bioscience, to commercialise dual amylin calcitonin receptor agonists (DACRAs). 9 June 2017
Americas
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has handed victory to hedge fund manager Kyle Bass in an inter partes review against a European healthcare company Fresenius Kabi-owned patent. 9 June 2017
Americas
Law firm Foley & Lardner has hired a new partner, Karen Mangasarian, to join its New York office. 9 June 2017
Americas
Bayer has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against animal health company CAP IM Supply's dog flea treatments. 7 June 2017
Americas
The US Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Corporate Counsel have filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals in its dispute with the Federal Trade Commission. 6 June 2017
Americas
A district court has granted a stipulated order to the US Food and Drug Administration and Amgen, after they jointly asked the court to end a case centring on paediatric exclusivity for Sensipar. 6 June 2017
Americas
Allergan has filed a complaint against US-based company Taro Pharmaceutical Industries for patent infringement. 5 June 2017
Americas
Direct purchasers including American Sales Company have fought to keep a competition suit against Takeda alive. 5 June 2017