BioSpace News Archive

Business

Purdue Pharma Cuts More Than Half of U.S. Sales Staff Amid Opioid Crisis

That announcement is a big change in the way Purdue has aggressively marketed OxyContin in the past.

February 13, 2018
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Alex Keown
Business

It’s Confirmed: Celgene’s Former CEO and Chairman is Making a Run for the Senate

Bob Hugin announced his campaign on Monday in an email.

February 13, 2018
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Alex Keown
Pharm Country

Walgreens Makes a Takeover Play for Drug Distributor AmerisourceBergen

AmerisourceBergen is one of the biggest drug distributors in the U.S.

February 13, 2018
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1 min read
Deals

AI Biotech, BioXcel Therapeutics, Files for $69M IPO

The Branford, CT-based company was founded in 2017 and plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol BTAI.

February 13, 2018
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1 min read
Pharm Country

Philly Life Sciences-Focused VC Firm, 1315 Capital, Nabs $300M+ for Second Fund

1315 Capital focuses on early to mid-stage investments primarily for pharma and medtech companies.

February 13, 2018
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1 min read
Business

Boehringer Ingelheim Demonstrates Their Commitment to Site Relationships by Joining SCRS’ Global Impact Partner Program

Becoming a GIP demonstrates the company’s commitment to clinical research sites and their desire to develop a deeper understanding of the needs of sites, and contribute to the development and implementation of solutions.

February 13, 2018
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Drug Development

“An Unrelenting Disaster Zone”: Merck’s Alzheimer’s Drug Fails in Phase III

Alzheimer’s drug development took another hit.

February 13, 2018
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3 min read
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Mark Terry