Archives for November 22, 2017

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US FDA approves drug duo pill for HIV

By Flora Southey

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved ViiV Healthcare’s two-drug treatment for HIV-1 maintenance, the first time the drugs have been combined into a single pill.

Non-animal testing lab opens in China

By Melissa Fassbender

A Chinese regulatory institute has opened a non-animal testing laboratory – a model for regulatory bodies to show that implementing alternative methods into government laboratories is achievable, says IIVS president.

Avantor completes $6.5bn VWR acquisition

By Melissa Fassbender

Avantor, Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of VWR Corporation to create a global provider of “discovery-to-delivery” solutions, says CEO.