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Psychogenics and Astrazeneca sign agreement to identify new compounds for treating Central Nervous System disorders

PsychoGenics Inc. and AstraZeneca have entered into a drug discovery and development agreement to identify compounds that are likely to be useful for the treatment of certain Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders.

31 Aug 2009

Highest Growth Potential Award given to Sundia MediTech Company

Sundia MediTech Company, a leading pharmaceutical R&D outsourcing Service Company in China, announced today that it received the Highest Growth Potential Award from Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park on August 26.

31 Aug 2009

Cancer researcher to serve as Peregrine Pharmaceuticals' clinical advisor for bavituximab cancer program

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that noted cancer researcher Bruce Chabner, M.D., will serve as a clinical advisor to the company on the design of clinical trials for the bavituximab cancer program.

31 Aug 2009

Tianyin Pharmaceutical to discuss its diversified product portfolio at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co. Inc., a developer, manufacturer and supplier of modernized traditional Chinese medicine ("TCM") and generic pharmaceuticals in China, today announced that it will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference, to be held September 9-11, 2009, at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

31 Aug 2009

First Edition: August 31, 2009

Today's headlines hint that summer's almost over, but the heat will still be on for health reform.

31 Aug 2009

Veeva Systems bags order from three new customers

With the macro U.S. economy starting to show signs of recovery, the life sciences sector is reaching for new remedies to cure its financial ills.

31 Aug 2009

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences launches Vermont's first pharmacy program

Following nearly two years of planning, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences opened its Vermont Satellite Campus today, welcoming 70 students in the inaugural class. The campus, located in scenic Colchester, Vermont, is home to the only pharmacy program in the state.

31 Aug 2009

Grupo Televisa and Genomma Lab announces their alliance agreement

Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. and Genomma Lab Internacional, S.A.B. de C.V. announced today that they have signed a strategic alliance agreement to sell and distribute personal care and over the counter pharmaceuticals in the United States and Puerto Rico.

31 Aug 2009

Court reverses the summary judgement decision on ANDA Patent litigation between Ortho McNeil and Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. announced today that a US Federal Circuit Court has reversed a portion of a previously decided summary judgment on ANDA Patent litigation between Ortho McNeil and Caraco regarding Ultracet(R).

29 Aug 2009

SABiosciences included in The Scientist Magazine's 2009 Top 30 Best Places to Work list

SABiosciences announces its inclusion on The Scientist Magazine's 2009 Top 30 Best Places to Work Industry Survey. Best Places to Work is an annual survey highlighting those companies with the most positive work environment, dedicated management, and innovative ways to motivate their workforce.

29 Aug 2009

U.S. aerosol scientist analyses the risks posed to workers in pharmacies by using air-pressure activated pill dispensing machines

A leading U.S. aerosol scientist released his analysis, adding further questions about risks posed to workers in pharmacies using air-pressure activated pill dispensing machines. Two machines of this type are presently in use – McKesson/Parata RDS and McKesson/Parata Max.

29 Aug 2009

Mylan's subsidiary notified by the WHO Prequalification of Medicines Programme

Mylan Inc. today is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Matrix Laboratories Ltd. has been notified by the World Health Organization (WHO) Prequalification of Medicines Programme that the WHO has withdrawn its notice of concern for Matrix Unit 8, which is located in the Vizianagaram District of India, with no remaining concerns outstanding.

29 Aug 2009

New compound discovered by Scripps scientists offers a novel template for drug development

Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and their colleagues at Creighton University have deciphered the highly unusual molecular structure of a naturally produced, ocean-based compound that is giving new understanding of the function of mammalian nerve cells.

29 Aug 2009

Financial results for second-quarter 2009 announced by Aptilon

Aptilon Corporation ("Aptilon" or the "Company") (TSX-V: APZ), a leader in online marketing to physicians, today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. Financial references are in CDN dollars unless otherwise indicated.

29 Aug 2009

FDA approves Watson Pharmaceuticals' ANDA for Levonorgestrel tablets

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that its subsidiary, Watson Laboratories, Inc., has received approval today from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Levonorgestrel Tablets, 0.75 mg for over-the-counter use in women ages 17 and above, as well as for prescription use in women under the age of 17.

29 Aug 2009

Two human biomarker assays that play a key role in the early detection of kidney damage provide assistance in drug development

Geneuity Clinical Research Services announces the recent validation and use in clinical trials of two human biomarker assays that play a key role in the early detection of kidney damage.

29 Aug 2009

Sinovac to supply its Anflu seasonal flu vaccine to the Beijing Public Health Bureau

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NYSE: SVA), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, announced today that the Beijing Public Health Bureau has selected Sinovac as one of the four manufacturers to supply Anflu(R), Sinovac's seasonal influenza vaccine, for the benefit of the citizens of Beijing. The Beijing Public Health Bureau completed the bidding process for the purchase of flu vaccines and corresponding services for 2009 on August 26, 2009. The agreement will be executed after the public notice period.

28 Aug 2009

Facet Biotech And Trubion to jointly develop and commercialize the TRU-016 SMIP protein therapeutic

Facet Biotech Corporation (Nasdaq: FACT) and Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRBN) today announced an agreement for the joint worldwide development and commercialization of TRU-016, a product candidate in phase 1 clinical development for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

28 Aug 2009

Bus tour campaign to raise the awareness of patient assistance programs

The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Virginia throughout the week of August 31 - September 3 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Virginians access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free.

28 Aug 2009

Oxea to increase prices and tightens sales control due shortage of raw materials

Oxea will increase prices on the following products effective September 1, 2009, or as contracts allow. This increase is in addition to any previously announced mid quarter price increase.

28 Aug 2009

Pharmaceuticals News and Research

Psychogenics and Astrazeneca sign agreement to identify new compounds for treating Central Nervous System disorders

Highest Growth Potential Award given to Sundia MediTech Company

Cancer researcher to serve as Peregrine Pharmaceuticals' clinical advisor for bavituximab cancer program

Tianyin Pharmaceutical to discuss its diversified product portfolio at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

First Edition: August 31, 2009

Veeva Systems bags order from three new customers

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences launches Vermont's first pharmacy program

Grupo Televisa and Genomma Lab announces their alliance agreement

Court reverses the summary judgement decision on ANDA Patent litigation between Ortho McNeil and Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories

SABiosciences included in The Scientist Magazine's 2009 Top 30 Best Places to Work list

U.S. aerosol scientist analyses the risks posed to workers in pharmacies by using air-pressure activated pill dispensing machines

Mylan's subsidiary notified by the WHO Prequalification of Medicines Programme

New compound discovered by Scripps scientists offers a novel template for drug development

Financial results for second-quarter 2009 announced by Aptilon

FDA approves Watson Pharmaceuticals' ANDA for Levonorgestrel tablets

Two human biomarker assays that play a key role in the early detection of kidney damage provide assistance in drug development

Sinovac to supply its Anflu seasonal flu vaccine to the Beijing Public Health Bureau

Facet Biotech And Trubion to jointly develop and commercialize the TRU-016 SMIP protein therapeutic

Bus tour campaign to raise the awareness of patient assistance programs

Oxea to increase prices and tightens sales control due shortage of raw materials

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