Obama Budget Takes a Slap at Pharma
Changes in Medicare drug reimbursement and coverage policies have biopharmaceutical companies up in arms.

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Partnership Models Structure R&D Change
Pharmaceutical companies are adopting multiple choice partnership strategies to meet the challenges of today's R&D instead of being focused primarily on internal development.

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Managing Clinical Development Risk: Pharma and CRO Report
The relatively low success rates for bio/pharmaceutical compounds in clinical development have prompted many organizations to explore ways of reducing risk in clinical development.

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Pfizer Initiates Voluntary Recall of Three Antidepressant Prescriptions
Pfizer initiates nationwide voluntary recall of two lots Effexor XR and one lot Greenstone’s Venlafaxine HCI.

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FDA and EMA Extend QbD Parallel-Assessment Pilot Program
Agencies extend successful pilot program to further harmonization of QbD topics.

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FDA Approves AstraZeneca Once-Weekly, Pen-Injector Diabetes
FDA approves the extended-release Bydureon Pen for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

DPx Launched as Provider of Pharmaceutical Services, Fine Chemicals, and Proprietary Technologies
$2.6 billion transaction combines Patheon and DSM Pharmaceutical to create CDMO, DPx.

Cole-Parmer Introduces Digi-Sense Precision Measurement Instruments
Precalibrated instruments deliver accurate readings and withstand rigorous use.

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Schott Introduces Prefillable Polymer Syringe for Infusion Therapy Devices
Schott's 20-mL TopPac prefillable polymer syringe simplifies the infusion-therapy preparation process.

Beckman Coulter Announces Partnership with Wyatt Technology
Beckman Coulter partners with Wyatt Technology to develop and market products for nanoparticle characterization.

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Impact Analytical Expands Michigan Facility
Impact Analytical’s facility in Michigan adds staff and instrumentation

Johnson Controls Launches Integrated Laboratory Services
Johnson Controls launches Integrated Laboratory Services for R&D facility operations and scientific productivity.

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CPhI Report Shows R&D Market Diversifying
CPhI report shows R&D market diversifying with increased partnerships, mergers, and revenue sharing models.