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Policy

Endo International Places a Second Temporary Hold on Compounding Lawsuit

As Endo International faces a number of lawsuits related to its opioid-painkiller, the company has agreed to extend a temporary stay of its own lawsuit against the U.S. FDA.

April 2, 2018

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Alex Keown

Business

New Lilly Research Labs President Tweaks Company’s Approach to Drug Development

As Jan Lundberg exits as president of Lilly Research Laboratories, the incoming boss, Dan Skovronsky, discussed the changes in direction he plans for Eli Lilly’s research business.

April 2, 2018

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Mark Terry

With Generic and Over-the-Counter Viagra Coming, Pfizer Looks for a Viable Replacement

Pfizer’s erectile dysfunction pill Viagra came on the market 20 years ago. As prescription sales falter and generics hit the market—as well as competitors such as Eli Lilly’s Cialis—the company is looking for replacements.

April 2, 2018

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Mark Terry

Drug Development

MediciNova Halts Trial Early Following Positive Interim Analysis

Investors in La Jolla, Calif.-based MediciNova are celebrating this morning as company shares are up more than 18 percent following the early completion of a mid-stage non-alcoholic steatohepatitis trial.

April 2, 2018

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Alex Keown

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Alkermes Tanks Following FDA Refusal to File Letter for Depression Drug

Shares of Alkermes plc are down about 19 percent in premarket trading after the U.S. FDA rejected the company’s NDA for its major depressive disorder treatment ALKS-5461.

April 2, 2018

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Alex Keown

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Policy

Novartis Filed Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against Former Executive Who is Now with Biogen

Novartis filed a federal lawsuit against a former executive, Alisha Alaimo. The lawsuit alleged that Alaimo stole confidential files using a flash drive before joining Biogen.

April 2, 2018

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Mark Terry

Drug Development

Engineered Microbiome Company Synlogic Doses First Patient in Liver Disease Trial

Synlogic, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, announced it had dosed its first patient in its Phase Ib/IIa clinical trial of SYNB1020 for hyperammonemia.

April 2, 2018

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Mark Terry

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New Study Says Research Scientists, Engineers Among Most “Lonely” at Work: Here’s How to Stay Connected When You Work in the Sciences

The Harvard Business Review recently published the results of a workplace survey on loneliness, and research scientists and engineers topped the list of most lonely employees (falling only behind lawyers as the loneliest profession).

April 2, 2018

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Business

Compugen and MedImmune Strike Oncology Development Deal Worth up to $200 million

Israel-based drug maker Compugen Ltd. and pharma giant AstraZeneca have teamed up to develop bi-specific and multi-specific immuno-oncology antibody products.

April 2, 2018

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Alex Keown

Dr. Reddy’s Files NDA for Migraine Treatment

Migraine sufferers could have a new treatment option. India-based Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and its subsidiary Promius Pharma, LLC filed a NDA with the U.S. FDA for approval of migraine candidate DFN-02.

April 2, 2018

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Alex Keown