Bio/Pharma News

BMS Enters Exclusive Agreement to Acquire Galecto's IPF Treatment

November 03, 2014

Bristol-Myers Squibb entered into an agreement with Galecto Biotech AB to gain exclusive rights to TD139, a novel inhaled inhibitor of galectin-3 for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

First Biosimilar Application Kicks Off Legal Battle

October 31, 2014

Amgen is suing Sandoz over Sandoz's biosimilar application for filgrastim.

SAFC Introduces New Protein Quality Supplement for Optimized Biologics Production

October 30, 2014

Sigma-Aldrich's custom manufacturing services business unit, SAFC, has launched a new protein quality supplement for biological drug production, including biosimilars.

Argos Therapeutics Breaks Ground on Biomanufacturing Facility

October 29, 2014

The new Argos biomanufacturing facility in North Carolina will include automated production using the company's Arcelis technology.

Sanofi Board Votes to Remove CEO Christopher A. Viehbacher

October 29, 2014

The board of directors at Sanofi unanimously agree to remove Sanofi's CEO.

Novartis Sells Influenza Vaccine Business to CSL for $275 Million

October 27, 2014

The divestment will create the number two player in the global influenza vaccine industry.

Lilly to Close Manufacturing Facility in Puerto Rico

October 17, 2014

Lilly announces the closure of its Guayama, Puerto Rico manufacturing facility amid continued investments at other plants.

FDA Approves OFEV for the Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

October 17, 2014

Boehringer Ingelheim's OFEV was approved by FDA as the first treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a fatal lung disease.

Genentech Announces FDA Approval of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment

October 17, 2014

Genentech announced FDA-approved Esbriet for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Nuvilex Applies for Orphan Drug Designation for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

October 16, 2014

The company submits an orphan drug application to FDA for its Cell-in-a-Box treatment for pancreatic cancer.