Pharma news
Americas
Sanofi and Regeneron have secured a stay of an injunction that would have blocked the companies from selling their cholesterol-lowering drug Praluent injection. 10 February 2017
Asia
Law firm Fieldfisher has expanded its presence in China with the launch of a Shanghai office. 9 February 2017
Pharma
Two men have been sentenced to prison at Oxford Crown Court, UK for supplying unlicensed drugs. 9 February 2017
Americas
The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against Shire ViroPharma, accusing the pharmaceutical company of violating antitrust laws. 8 February 2017
Americas
An Arizona-based man was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for trafficking counterfeit pet pharmaceutical products into the US. 8 February 2017
Americas
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, a drugs company focusing on genetic diseases, has filed a complaint against Dr Reddy’s Laboratories for alleged patent infringement over the drug Kuvan. 7 February 2017
Pharma
Italy-based law firm Portolano Cavallo has hired two members to its life sciences practice. 6 February 2017
Americas
Mylan has been offered a settlement to pay $96.5 million in a pay-for-delay case over Provigil, a drug produced by Cephalon which reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy. 6 February 2017
Americas
Law firm Seyfarth Shaw has hired Jamaica Szeliga as a partner in the firm’s litigation department in Washington, DC. 3 February 2017
Americas
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) group discussed trade agreements and removing outdated regulations with US President Donald Trump yesterday. 2 February 2017