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Novartis QAB 149 recommended for approval

Novartis PharmaNovartis has received a positive opinion recommending European Union (EU) approval of QAB149 (indacaterol) for maintenance bronchodilator treatment in adult patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), company announced today. Read the rest of this entry »

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Chinese government orders 3.3 million doses of Sinovac swine flu vaccine

SinovacChinese vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech Ltd. said Friday that China’s government ordered 3.3 million doses of its swine flu vaccine, which was approved by regulators on Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »

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Merck will form 5 primary divisions after Schering buyout

Richard T. Clark, current president and CEO of Merck, says the company will restructure into five divisions after it Merckcompletes the buyout of rival Schering-Plough for $41.1 billion. Clark will remain CEO of the new company. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter. Read the rest of this entry »