EU green light for revolutionary insulin inhaler
The first non-injectable insulin treatment in Europe may soon become available after a panel of experts recommended it for regulatory approval on Thursday.
Archives for October 16, 2005
Beximco raises $21m via institutional placing
Bangledeshi's Beximco Pharmaceuticals has announced that the company has raised $21 million after it successfully completed an institutional placing of global depositary receipts (GDRs).
Sterling buys Torrent unit for $12.3 million
Sterling Biotech, India's largest gelatin producer, has struck a deal with Gujarat Biotech (TGBL) to purchase its manufacturing unit for Rs 55 cr ($12.3 million) in an all cash deal. Sterling's acquisition brings it one step closer to becoming the...
European Authorities recommend IONSYS approval
European Authorities recommended the first needle-free system for acute postoperative pain for approval this week, which allows patient-controlled delivery of fentanyl in post-operative pain control.
Cipla bird flu drug defies Roche
Cipla announced plans on Friday that will see it become the first company to sell a generic version of the anti-influenza drug Tamiflu.