Pharma news
Pharma
Stephen Dorrell, the former UK health minister, has warned in a report for Public Policy Projects that a “hard Brexit” deal could affect Britain’s access to new drugs. 3 November 2016
Americas
Eli Lilly has filed a complaint against India-based drug company Cipla for allegedly infringing its patents covering Axiron. 1 November 2016
Pharma
Sweden-based pharmaceutical company Medivir has entered into an agreement with Karo Pharma, also based in Sweden, under which Medivir will sell its subsidiary BioPhausia to Karo. 1 November 2016
Americas
Mylan has launched the first generic version of Daiichi Sankyo’s Benicar and Benicar HCT in the US. 1 November 2016
Asia
Japanese pharmaceutical company Astellas and German biopharmaceutical company Ganymed have entered into an agreement under which Astellas will acquire Ganymed for €422 million. 31 October 2016
Americas
Kyle Bass’s organisation the Coalition for Affordable Drugs has won a patent battle against NPS Pharmaceuticals at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board after successfully proving claims covering Gattex to be unpatentable. 31 October 2016
Americas
Customs is a useful tool that can be used to fight counterfeiters, according to Bruce Longbottom, assistant general counsel, trademarks at Eli Lilly. 31 October 2016
Americas
Allergan will acquire biopharmaceutical company Motus Therapeutics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rhythm Holding Company, for $200 million. 28 October 2016
Pharma
The University of Sussex, based in the UK, is planning a new life sciences building that will create approximately 600 new jobs across Brighton, Hove and the neighbouring region. 27 October 2016
Americas
Japanese company Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma’s US subsidiary, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, has completed the acquisition of Cynapsus Therapeutics. 26 October 2016