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Americas
A patent dispute over a generic version of Purdue Pharma’s drug OxyContin (oxycodone), which is used to treat moderate to severe pain, has come to an end. 15 August 2018
Asia-Pacific
Japan-based Astellas Pharma has acquired Quethera, a UK-headquartered gene therapy company focused on developing treatments for ocular disorders. 15 August 2018
Americas
Medical technology company Biocompatibles UK last week withdrew its oppositions to two trademarks applied for by Pfizer, four months after settlement negotiations. 14 August 2018
Americas
AbbVie has taken Sandoz to court over its biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab), heightening the dispute between the pair. 13 August 2018
Americas
Members of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America last year obtained the highest-ever level of investment for the industry group, recording $71.4 billion of funding in research and development. 13 August 2018
Asia-Pacific
South Korea-based Samsung has revealed plans to commit W25 trillion to pursue new technology in areas including biopharmaceuticals and artificial intelligence. 10 August 2018
Americas
Novartis and Breckenridge settled their differences over a generic version of Novartis’s cancer drug Afinitor earlier this week. 10 August 2018
Americas
The US Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved the first generic drug to receive a competitive generic therapy designation. 9 August 2018
Big Pharma
A proposed change to supplementary protection certificate rules in the EU could lead to the development of less innovative medicines, according to the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association. 9 August 2018
Americas
Boehringer Ingelheim has teamed up with academic institutions and research companies in the UK to develop a long-term gene therapy for cystic fibrosis, according to a statement released on Monday, August 6. 9 August 2018