Pfizer and Medivation Announce Results from Phase 3 HORIZON Trial of Dimebon in Huntington Disease
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Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) and Medivation, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDVN) announced results from the Phase 3 HORIZON trial of the investigational drug dimebon (latrepirdine*) in patients with Huntington disease. Dimebon did not achieve statistical significance for either of the co-primary endpoints,
Bayer and Regeneron Announce Start of Phase 3 Clinical Program in Diabetic Macular Edema
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Bayer HealthCare and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have initiated the first of two Phase 3 clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of VEGF Trap-Eye (aflibercept ophthalmic solution), an investigational new agent for the treatment of certain eye diseases, in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
Amgen Establishes Commercial Operations in Brazil
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Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN), the world's largest biotechnology company, announced the expansion of its operations in Brazil, including the acquisition of Bergamo, a privately-held Brazilian pharmaceutical company.
Novartis sells global rights to Elidel®, a medicine to treat atopic dermatitis
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Novartis has signed an agreement to sell to Meda the global rights to manufacture, market and commercialize Elidel® (pimecrolimus) Cream 1%, a medicine to treat mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
FDA approves orphan drug vandetanib
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AstraZeneca today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the orphan drug vandetanib for the treatment of medullary thyroid cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or that has spread to other parts of the body.
Sanofi-aventis Successfully Completes Exchange Offer for Genzyme Corporation
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Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) has successfully completed its exchange offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Genzyme Corporation (NASDAQ: GENZ).
Pfizer to Sell Capsugel to KKR
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Pfizer and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. (together with its affiliates, "KKR") have entered into an agreement whereby an affiliate of KKR will acquire Pfizer's Capsugel business for $2.375 billion in cash.
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