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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline&#8217;s Trametinib Delayed</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/16/gsk-glaxosmithklines-trametinib-delayed/135349</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period for Glaxo’s oncology candidate, trametinib, by three months. A final decision from the FDA on the marketing application of trametinib is now expected by Sep 3, 2013. The FDA extended the review period in order to review additional manufacturing data submitted by Glaxo recently. Glaxo is looking to get trametinib approved for the BRAF V600 mutation-positive metastatic melanoma indication. In Aug 2012, Glaxo submitted a new drug application (NDA) to the FDA for trametinib in the above mentioned indication. In Europe, Glaxo submitted a regulatory application for trametinib as a monotherapy and in combination with another oncology candidate, dabrafenib, for the BRAF V600 mutation-positive metastatic melanoma indication in Feb 2013. Additional manufacturing data ]]></description>
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		<title>(IPXL) Impax Laboratories Beats Earnings Estimate</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 16:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Impax Laboratories Inc.’s (IPXL) first quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of 37 cents per share were above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 23 cents but below the year-ago earnings of 53 cents per share. Quarter in Details Total revenues for the first quarter stood at $148.5 million, up 15.5% year over year. First quarter revenues were also ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $138 million. First quarter revenues consisted of revenues from Impax Laboratories’ two divisions-Global Pharmaceuticals and Impax Pharmaceuticals. Revenues of Global Pharmaceuticals came in at $101.6 million in the first quarter, down 17.5% year over year. Revenues declined during the quarter on account of reduced sales of Impax’s authorized generic version of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drug Adderall XR. However, this was partially mitigated by the January launch ]]></description>
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		<title>(NVS) Theravance &#8211; Glaxo Drug to Face FDA Panel</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/27/nvs-theravance-glaxo-drug-to-face-fda-panel/133837</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released briefing documents ahead of the review by its Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee of the New Drug Application (NDA) of Theravance/Glaxo’s (THRX/GSK) candidate FF/VI (furoate/vilanterol, proposed brand name: Breo Ellipta). The FDA panel is scheduled to review the NDA on Apr 17, 2013. The companies are looking to get the candidate approved as a long-term, maintenance therapy of airflow obstruction and for bringing down exacerbations in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the briefing documents posted on the FDA’s website, the reviewers stated that the overall safety data submitted in the NDA was consistent with similar drugs. In its briefing documents, the FDA has asked the panel to analyze the risk-benefit profile of the candidate. We remind investors that ]]></description>
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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline&#8217;s Flu Vaccine Approved</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/18/gsk-glaxosmithklines-flu-vaccine-approved/132801</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:37:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline(GSK) recently announced the receipt of marketing authorization for its four-strain seasonal influenza vaccine in Germany and the UK. The vaccine will be marketed as Influsplit Tetra in Germany and Fluarix Tetra in the UK. The vaccine Influsplit Tetra/Fluarix Tetra helps in the prevention of influenza in adults and children (three years and older) caused by the two influenza A virus subtypes and the two influenza B virus types contained in the vaccine. In Europe, it is the first four-strain influenza vaccine to get approval. It is expected to be launched in the flu season of 2013/2014. The vaccine gained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in Dec 2012. The approval was based on three studies, namely, Fluarix-US-005, FLU-056 and Fluarix-062. Moreover, Glaxo is currently seeking approval in Australia, ]]></description>
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		<title>(MRK) Pharma &amp; Biotech Stock Outlook &#8211; Apr 2013 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/07/mrk-pharma-biotech-stock-outlook-apr-2013-zacks-analyst-interviews/132525</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The pharmaceutical industry has been showing signs of recovery from one of the biggest patent cliffs in recent times. The last few quarters saw major blockbusters like Merck’s (MRK) Singulair, Pfizer’s (PFE) Lipitor, Forest Laboratories’ (FRX) Lexapro, Sanofi/Bristol-Myers’ (SNY/BMY) Plavix and Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Zyprexa losing patent protection. These products alone represented branded sales worth more than $15 billion. However, the effect of the genericization of these products was felt mostly in 2012. While the industry won’t be completely free from genericization, the major patent expiries are over and done with. New products should start contributing significantly to results and increased pipeline visibility and appropriate utilization of cash should increase confidence in the sector. Some products that are slated to lose patent protection in 2013 include: Collaborations and Acquisitions The ]]></description>
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		<title>(JNJ) MedTech Industry Stock Outlook &#8211; January 2013 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/31/jnj-medtech-industry-stock-outlook-january-2013-zacks-analyst-interviews/127562</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are in the midst of the fourth quarter earnings season and it is once again time to review the players in the worldwide medical devices market. The US still holds the leading position with almost one-third of the market share. However, emerging economies like Brazil, Russia, India and China – collectively known as the BRICs – are fast coming up in the medical devices space and are attracting a lot of attention. These emerging economies are seeing an increasing uptake of medical devices due largely to growing medical awareness and economic prosperity.  Expansion in emerging markets, especially those with double-digit annual growth rates, represents one of the best potential avenues for growth in 2013 and beyond. On the flip side,  the MedTech industry is currently plagued by several issues ]]></description>
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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance Seek European Approval</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/16/gsk-glaxosmithkline-and-theravance-seek-european-approval/125979</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Theravance, Inc. (THRX) recently announced the submission of a marketing application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for their pipeline candidate UMEC/VI (proposed trade name: Anoro). The companies are looking to get the candidate approved in the EU as a maintenance bronchodilator therapy (once daily) to relieve symptoms in adults suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Glaxo/Theravance are also seeking US approval of the candidate for the COPD indication. Last month, the companies announced the submission of a marketing application with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval of UMEC/VI for the COPD indication. UMEC/VI is a combination of a long-acting muscarinic antagonist/LAMA (GSK573719 or umeclidinium bromide/UMEC) and a long-acting beta2 agonist/LABA (vilanterol/VI). We note that Glaxo along with Theravance is also developing other ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOMA) XOMA&#8217;s Gevokizumab Study Update</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/15/xoma-xomas-gevokizumab-study-update/126279</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[XOMA Corporation (XOMA) recently announced interim data from a phase II proof-of-concept (POC) study on gevokizumab, which is being developed for the treatment of inflammatory facial lesions in patients suffering from moderate to severe acne vulgaris. Gevokizumab is an interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) modulating antibody. XOMA enrolled approximately 125 patients for the phase II study till Jan 08, 2013. But the interim results from the study considered data on approximately 92 patients. Preliminary results from the study showed that the 0.6mg/kg dose of gevokizumab demonstrated significant reduction of 19 in mean inflammatory lesion count compared to that of a reduction of 13 in patients under placebo group on day 42. The difference was maintained through out the study. At day 84, the 0.6mg/kg dose group demonstrated a clinical and statistical ]]></description>
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		<title>(ALNY) Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Provides Pipeline Update</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/09/alny-alnylam-pharmaceuticals-provides-pipeline-update/125786</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY) recently announced its goal for the next two years (2013 and 2014) regarding its key “Alnylam 5&#215;15” pipeline and partner program. Alnylam’s core product strategy, ‘Alnylam 5&#215;15,’ was introduced in January 2011. It aims to develop RNA (ribo nucleic acid) interference (RNAi) therapeutic products for the treatment of genetically defined diseases addressing major unmet medical needs. Alnylam plans to advance its familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP) candidate, ALN-TTR02, into phase III clinical trials. We note that the candidate is currently in a phase II study, with results expected in mid-2013. Positive results from the phase II study would allow Alnylam to move the candidate into phase III development later this year. Alnylam also intends to commence an open-label extension study on ALN-TTR02 in mid-2013 as a long-term ]]></description>
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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline&#8217;s Influenza Vaccine Approved</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/28/gsk-glaxosmithklines-influenza-vaccine-approved/124498</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) recently announced that it has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its influenza vaccine, Fluarix Quadrivalent for the prevention of infl where can i buy cialis online uenza caused by types A and B strains in adults and children aged 3 years and above. Fluarix Quadrivalent helps fight against two strains of influenza A and two strains of influenza B, thus providing it with an edge over the currently available trivalent Fluarix version. Glaxo reported 2011 Fluarix sales of £230 million. We expect the approval of Fluarix Quadrivalent to enable the company to solidify its position in the market once it is made available in 2013-14 flu season. Although Fluarix Quadrivalent is the first intramuscular quadrivalent vaccine to receive approval, we note that an intranasal ]]></description>
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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline Anthrax Drug Gets FDA Nod</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/23/gsk-glaxosmithkline-anthrax-drug-gets-fda-nod/124132</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) recently announced that its inhalation anthrax candidate, raxibacumab, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Raxibacumab was approved for inhalational anthrax caused by bacillus anthracis in patients (both adult and pediatric) in combination with appropriate antibacterial drugs and for prevention of inhalation anthrax when other therapies are not available or appropriate. We note that raxibacumab is the first monoclonal antibody to be cleared by the FDA as per its Animal Efficacy Rule. The rule facilitates the approval of candidates solely on the basis of efficacy data from animal trials, when it is not possible to conduct human trials. The candidate was initially developed by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Human Genome Sciences, which was ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHMP) Isis Pharmaceuticals&#8217; Kynamro Earns Negative Report From European Medicines Agency</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/19/chmp-isis-pharmaceuticals-kynamro-earns-negative-report-from-european-medicines-agency/123918</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recently did not recommend the approval of Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ISIS) and partner Genzyme’s, a Sanofi (SNY) company, candidate Kynamro (mipomersen). The companies are seeking US Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) approval for the use of Kynamro for the treatment of patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). Sanofi is working on getting the negative CHMP decision re-examined and expects to have a final opinion in the second quarter of 2013. We note that the regulatory path of Kynamro has been quite the opposite in the US. In October 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee voted in favor of approving Kynamro. The panel voted 9 to 6 that ]]></description>
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		<title>(ISIS) Isis Pharmaceuticals and AstraZeneca Ink Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/16/isis-isis-pharmaceuticals-and-astrazeneca-ink-deal/123605</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ISIS) and AstraZeneca (AZN) recently announced that they have entered into an agreement to discover and develop five new generation antisense oncology drugs, including ISIS-STAT3Rx. ISIS-STAT3Rx is being developed for advanced lymphomas patients. In October 2012, Isis Pharma had reported preliminary results from a dose escalation phase I study of ISIS-STAT3Rx. The candidate demonstrated encouraging efficacy in treatment-refractory advanced cancer patient and a promising safety profile. Currently, a phase II trial is ongoing in patients with advanced lymphomas. As per the terms of the agreement, Isis Pharma will receive upfront and near-term payments of $31 million ($25 million on the signing of the agreement and $6 million in the second quarter of 2013) from AstraZeneca. AstraZeneca will also undertake all the development and commercialization responsibilities of ISIS-STAT3Rx ]]></description>
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		<title>(MRK) Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Stock Outlook &#8211; December 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/07/mrk-pharmaceuticals-and-biotech-stock-outlook-december-2012-industry-outlook/122969</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The pharmaceutical industry is slowly showing signs of recovery from one of the biggest patent cliffs in recent times. The last few quarters saw major blockbusters like Merck’s (MRK) Singulair, Pfizer’s (PFE) Lipitor, Forest Laboratories’ (FRX) Lexapro, Sanofi/Bristol-Myers’ (SNY/BMY) Plavix and Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Zyprexa losing patent protection. These products alone represented branded sales worth more than $15 billion. However, the effect of the genericization of these products will be felt mostly in 2012. While the industry won’t be completely free from genericization, the major patent expiries are over and done with. New products should start contributing significantly to results and increased pipeline visibility and appropriate utilization of cash should increase confidence in the sector. M&#38;A Activity The M&#38;A activity witnessed in the pharma sector in the last couple of ]]></description>
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		<title>(VRTX) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Posts Disappointing Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/11/24/vrtx-vertex-pharmaceuticals-posts-disappointing-quarter/119293</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX) posted break-even (including stock-based compensation expense) results in the third quarter of 2012, well below the year-ago earnings of 56 cents per share. Third quarter results missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 19 cents. Excluding the impact of stock-based compensation expense, third quarter 2012 earnings were 13 cents, well below the year-ago earnings of 70 cents. Revenues for the reported quarter fell 49% to $336 million. Revenues were also significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $375 million. However, we note that the year-ago quarter included a $200 million milestone payment from Janssen, a Johnson &#38; Johnson (JNJ) company. Revenues Vertex’s third quarter revenues consisted of revenue earned from the sale of Incivek ($254.3 million), Kalydeco ($49.2 million; launched in January 2012), royalty revenue (up 201.2% ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARE) Alexandria Real Estate Equities Pens New Lease Deals</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/23/are-alexandria-real-estate-equities-pens-new-lease-deals/115769</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pasadena, California-based real estate investment trust (REIT), Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE), recently entered into long-term agreements with four prestigious companies. The agreements are intended to pre-lease a total of 162,000 square feet at a property &#8211; 400 Technology Square – located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The 400 Technology square comprises of rentable space of around 194,776 square feet and is one of the seven facilities located at the company’s state-of-the-art laboratory/office park-like community known as Alexandria Technology Square. The acquired property is currently in the final stage of redevelopment, which is expected to be completed later this year. Upon completion, the total square footage of the campus will be increased by around 18,000 square feet. Alexandria Technology Square is located in the Kendall Square neighborhood of Cambridge and consists ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARNA) Arena Pharmaceuticals Initiates PAH Study</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/23/arna-arena-pharmaceuticals-initiates-pah-study/116371</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARNA) recently initiated a phase I multiple dose study with APD811, which is being developed for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Arena Pharma is expecting to enroll 30 healthy adult volunteers for this randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled dose titration trial. The trial will study the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of the candidate. We note that the PAH market already has players like Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD), GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK), Actelion Ltd. (ALIOF) and United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR). Meanwhile, Arena Pharma achieved a major milestone in June this year when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Belviq as an adjunct to a healthy diet (low on calories) and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in obese (Body Mass Index, or BMI, ?30) or ]]></description>
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		<title>(WPI) Watson Pharmaceuticals A Step Closer to Actavis</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/20/wpi-watson-pharmaceuticals-a-step-closer-to-actavis/117204</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (WPI) recently received a favorable vote from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its proposed acquisition of the Actavis group of companies. However, Watson Pharma will be required to sell certain products. These products will be sold to Par Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Novartis’ (NVS) generic division, Sandoz. Currently marketed products that will be sold to Par Pharma include Actavis&#8217; generic versions of Johnson &#38; Johnson’s (JNJ) fentanyl transdermal film (chronic pain), Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s Reglan (nausea), Kadian (acute pain), and Bayer’s (BAYRY) Adalat CC (hypertension and angina) among others. Moreover, Par Pharma will acquire Watson’s pending applications for its generic versions of several products including Shire’s (SHPG) Adderall XR (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and Endo Health’s (ENDP) Opana ER (chronic pain), among others. Sandoz will acquire Actavis’ ]]></description>
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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline Gets Encouraging Data on Cancer Drug</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/16/gsk-glaxosmithkline-gets-encouraging-data-on-cancer-drug/115352</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) recently presented positive data on its oncology drug, Votrient (pazopanib) from a pivotal phase III study. The phase III study COMPARZ (COMParing the efficacy, sAfety and toleRability of paZopanib vs. sunitinib) evaluated the use of Votrient versus Pfizer’s (PFE) Sutent (sunitinib) in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. The open-label, head-to-head, randomized study enrolled 1,110 patients. Votrient was found to be non-inferior compared to Sutent in terms of progression free survival (PFS). Median PFS was 8.4 months and 9.5 months in the Votrient and Sutent arms, respectively. Votrient demonstrated an objective response rate (ORR) of 31%, while ORR was 25% in the Sutent arm. Votrient is currently marketed worldwide for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. On April 26, 2012, the FDA approved Votrient for ]]></description>
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		<title>(ISIS) Isis Pharmaceuticals Owns 18% of Regulus</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/14/isis-isis-pharmaceuticals-owns-18-of-regulus/116015</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ISIS) recently announced that it has invested $3 million in biopharma company Regulus Therapeutics Inc.’s (RGLS) common stock at the latter’s initial public offering. Isis Pharma currently holds approximately 18% (7 million shares) of Regulus’ common stock on a fully diluted basis. Regulus, founded by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) and Isis Pharma, announced the pricing of its initial public offering earlier this month. Regulus offered 11.25 million shares of its common stock at $4.00 per share. Regulus started trading on NASDAQ from October 4, 2012. We note that apart from Isis Pharma, AstraZeneca (AZN) has purchased 6.25 million shares of Regulus at the initial public offer price. In August 2012, Regulus had filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the initial public ]]></description>
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		<title>(THRX) Theravance Stays Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/thrx-theravance-stays-neutral/115347</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Theravance (THRX) with a target price of $28.00. The stock carries a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold rating) in the short run. Theravance suffered a loss of $0.42 per share in the second quarter 2012. The loss, slightly narrower than the Zacks Consensus loss Estimate of $0.44, was wider than the year-ago loss of $0.31 per share. The wider year-over-year loss was attributable to lower revenues. Revenues plummeted 77.6% to $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2012. Revenues were hurt by the termination of Theravance’s global deal with Astellas for Vibativ. Astellas called off its collaboration agreement with Theravance, inked in 2005, in January 2012. With Astellas pulling out, supplies in the US have been hit and will continue to dwindle unless this ]]></description>
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		<title>(RDY) Generic Launch at Dr. Reddy&#8217;s Laboratories</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/rdy-generic-launch-at-dr-reddys-laboratories/114557</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (RDY) recently announced the launch of its generic version of Merck &#38; Co’s (MRK) Singulair oral granules (montelukast) following the receipt of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). Dr. Reddy’s launched its generic version of Singulair oral granules in 4 mg dosage in the US on September 26, 2012. According to IMS Health, US branded sales of Singulair oral granules were approximately $61 million for the twelve months ended July 30, 2012. We note Singulair lost patent exclusivity in the US in August 2012. Dr Reddy’s had launched its generic version of Singulair tablets (10 mg) and chewable tablets (4 mg &#38; 5 mg) in the US on August 6, 2012. Dr. Reddy’s had quite a few generic launches ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLY) Eli Lilly and Company&#8217;s Cialis Gets Opinion From Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/lly-eli-lilly-and-companys-cialis-gets-opinion-from-committee-for-medicinal-products-for-human-use/113747</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eli Lilly and Company’s (LLY) Cialis (tadalafil) recently received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The CHMP issued an opinion in favor of approving Eli Lilly’s erectile dysfunction (ED) drug, Cialis (5 mg), for the once-daily treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A response from the European Commission regarding Cialis’ regulatory status should be out in two months. The CHMP’s opinion was based on a review of safety and efficacy data on 1,500 patients from four clinical studies of BPH, including a study of BPH and ED. Cialis’ label expansion would provide patients suffering from both ED and BPH with a new treatment option. Approval for the additional indication will help boost ]]></description>
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		<title>(LIFE) Life Technologies Partners with Bristol-Myers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/life-life-technologies-partners-with-bristol-myers/113015</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an attempt to develop its diagnostics business, Life Technologies (LIFE) entered into a Master Development Agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) for companion diagnostic projects. This represents the second collaboration between the two players, who would work in the areas of oncology and other therapeutic areas. Several ongoing trials in oncology reflect the segment’s immense potential. The collaboration with Bristol-Myers is in line with the company’s strategy of building partnerships with pharmaceutical majors for companion diagnostic development including participation in early-phase clinical trials. Life Technologies has strengthened its diagnostics franchise with two recent tuck-in acquisitions – Navigenics and Pinpoint Genomics. The acquisition of Pinpoint Genomics provides Life Technologies with its early-stage non-small cell lung cancer test that can help doctors identify early-stage patients who are at high risk for progression ]]></description>
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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline Increases Stake in Response Genetics</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/gsk-glaxosmithkline-increases-stake-in-response-genetics/113031</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) recently announced it has hiked its stake in Response Genetics Inc. (RGDX), a company focused on the development and sale of molecular diagnostic testing services for cancer, to 15.2%. Glaxo made an investment of $5.5 million and purchased 5 million newly issued shares of Response Genetics at $1.10 per share. Response Genetics and Glaxo have a long standing relationship focused on Glaxo’s immunotherapy and oncology candidates, wherein Response Genetics conducts companion diagnostic tests and other related activities for Glaxo’s candidates. We currently have an Underperform recommendation on Glaxo. The stock carries a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold rating) in the short run. Several products in Glaxo’s portfolio including Valtrex, Arixtra, Evoclin, Lamictal, Imitrex, Requip, Combivir and Epivir are facing declining sales due to intense generic competition. We expect the ]]></description>
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		<title>(LCI) Lannet&#8217;s Generic Fioricet Approved</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/lci-lannets-generic-fioricet-approved/113037</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lannett Company, Inc. (LCI) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to the company’s abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for its generic version of Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (WPI) Fioricet (butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine) tablets (50 mg, 325 mg and 40 mg). Fioricet is currently approved for the relief of tension headache. Lannett intends to start shipping its generic version in October 2012. As per IMS Health, total sales at average wholesale price (AWP) of butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine tablets amounted to approximately $30 million for the twelve months ended July 31, 2012. Out of the total sales of $30 million, $15 million was recorded from sales of branded Fioricet. We note that this is not the company’s first approved generic associated with tension headache. Previously, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ABT) Abbott Laboratories- Astellas Pharma Global Development Collaborate</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/08/abt-abbott-laboratories-astellas-pharma-global-development-collaborate/112583</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abbott Laboratories (ABT) recently announced that it is collaborating with Astellas Pharma Global Development for a phase III study being conducted with ASP0113 (TransVax). TransVax, a vaccine in-licensed by Astellas from Vical Inc. (VICL), is being developed for the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation in transplant patients. Under the collaboration, patients will be monitored for CMV viral load using Abbott Labs’ RealTime CMV assay, which is performed on the Abbott m2000 System. This will help evaluate the vaccine’s efficacy. CMV, which infects 50% of all adults by the time they reach age 40, is the most common viral infection in transplant recipients. Another company that is working on the development of a CMV infection treatment is ViroPharma Inc. (VPHM). ViroPharma is currently conducting a phase II program to evaluate maribavir ]]></description>
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		<title>(ALNY) Alnylam Pharmaceuticals  and ISIS Pharmaceuticals Venture Prices IPO</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/08/alny-alnylam-pharmaceuticals-and-isis-pharmaceuticals-venture-prices-ipo/115149</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regulus Therapeutics Inc., founded by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) and Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ISIS), recently announced the pricing of its initial public offering. The company offered 11.3 million of its common stock at $4.00 per share. In order to cover over allotments, the underwriters have been granted a 30-day option by Regulus to buy another 1.7 million shares at initial public offering price. In August this year, Regulus announced the filing of a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its proposed initial public offering of its shares. In its filing with the SEC, Regulus indicated that Sanofi (SNY), Isis Pharma and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have shown an interest in buying Regulus’s common stock worth up to $10 million, $2 million and $2 million, respectively, at the initial ]]></description>
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		<title>(SNN) MedTech Industry Stock Outlook &#8211; October 2012 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/04/snn-medtech-industry-stock-outlook-october-2012-zacks-analyst-interviews/114835</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The global medical devices industry is fairly large, intensely competitive and highly innovative. A regulated industry, MedTech is spread across different segments including cardiology, cardiovascular, neuro, orthopedic and aesthetic devices. The US medical devices industry relies largely on an aging baby boomer population, high unmet medical needs and increased incidence of lifestyle diseases (including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension and obesity). Neuro, orthopedic and aesthetic represent the fastest growing categories. However, the MedTech industry is currently plagued by several issues, including pricing concerns, hospital admission and procedural volume pressures, Medicare reimbursement issues and regulatory overhang. Percutaneous intervention volumes continue to be relatively flat in the US, Japan and Europe with improvement not expected anytime soon. Nevertheless, several catalysts for growth exist such as new product cycles, an aging population, geographic expansion, ]]></description>
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		<title>(RDY) Dr. Reddy&#8217;s Laboratories Launches Generic Toprol</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/09/13/rdy-dr-reddys-laboratories-launches-generic-toprol/112314</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (RDY) recently announced the launch of its generic version of AstraZeneca’s (AZN) hypertension drug Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate extended release) tablets in the US. The company had received approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) from the US Food &#38; Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2012. Subsequently, Dr. Reddy’s launched its generic version of Toprol XL tablets (25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg) in the US on September 11, 2012. Toprol XL is marketed for the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, heart failure and disturbances caused by cardiac rhythm, maintenance treatment following myocardial infarction and migraine prophylaxis. According to IMS Health, US branded and generic sales of Toprol XL were approximately $1.13 billion for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012. Currently, Par ]]></description>
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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline-Johnson &amp; Johnson Candidate in Phase III</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/28/gsk-glaxosmithkline-johnson-johnson-candidate-in-phase-iii/110225</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Janssen Biologics’ (Ireland) human anti-interleukin (IL)-6 monoclonal antibody, sirukumab (CNTO 136), recently moved into a phase III program. Sirukumab is being developed for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Glaxo and Janssen said that the phase III program consists of two studies &#8211; SIRROUND-T and SIRROUND-D. The multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group SIRROUND-T study will evaluate sirukumab’s efficacy on the basis of the reduction of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis who are refractory or intolerant to the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-? therapy. Meanwhile, the multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group SIRROUND-D study will evaluate sirukumab’s efficacy on the basis of the reduction of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and inhibition of ]]></description>
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		<title>Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Isis Pharmaceuticals&#8217; Creation Regulus Therapeutics to Go Public</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/28/alnylam-pharmaceuticals-and-isis-pharmaceuticals-creation-regulus-therapeutics-to-go-public/109723</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regulus Therapeutics Inc., founded by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) and Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ISIS), recently announced the filing of a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The registration statement was filed regarding the proposed initial public offering of its shares. The company has yet to determine the number of shares and the price range concerning the offering. In its filing with the SEC, Regulus indicated that Sanofi (SNY), Isis Pharma and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have shown an interest in buying Regulus’s common stock worth up to $10 million, $2 million and $2 million, respectively, at the initial public offering price. In a separate private placement, AstraZeneca (AZN) has agreed to buy $25.0 million worth of Regulus’s common stock at the initial public offering price. In September 2007, Alnylam ]]></description>
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		<title>(MNOV) MediciNova&#8217;s MN-221 Yields Positive Data</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/26/mnov-medicinovas-mn-221-yields-positive-data/110239</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MediciNova, Inc. (MNOV) recently announced positive preliminary results on intravenous MN-221 (bedoradrine). The randomized, placebo-controlled phase Ib trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of MN-221 in patients with stable, moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As per preliminary data from the phase Ib trial, MN-221 demonstrated moderately improved pulmonary function compared to placebo. The data indicated an encouraging pharmacokinetic and efficacy profile. There were no significant safety concerns associated with the use of the candidate. Currently approved COPD treatments include Forest Laboratories, Inc.’s (FRX) Daliresp and GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) Advair. MediciNova is developing MN-221, a highly selective beta(2)-adrenergic receptor agonist, for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD. In 2004, MediciNova licensed exclusive rights to MN-221 from Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in all territories except Japan. Earlier, in May ]]></description>
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		<title>(ISIS) Isis Pharmaceuticals Loss Down on Higher Revenues</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/22/isis-isis-pharmaceuticals-loss-down-on-higher-revenues/108012</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ISIS) reported a net loss of 1 cent per share in the second quarter of 2012, well below the year-ago loss of 18 cents and the Zacks Consensus loss Estimate of 7 cents. Revenues increased 90.7% to $47.3 million, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $44 million. Results were driven by a $25 million milestone payment received from Sanofi’s (SNY) subsidiary, Genzyme, related to the acceptance of the new drug application (NDA) for Kynamro (mipomersen). Quarter in Detail Revenues include license fees, milestone-related payments and other payments. In addition to the $25 million milestone payment from Genzyme, second quarter 2012 revenues included the amortization of the $29 million upfront fee received from Biogen Idec (BIIB) earlier this year. From the third quarter onwards, revenues will include the ]]></description>
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		<title>(VVUS) Vivus Reports Wider-Than-Expected Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/22/vvus-vivus-reports-wider-than-expected-loss/108064</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vivus Inc.’s (VVUS) second quarter 2012 loss of 24 cents per share was wider than the Zacks Consensus loss Estimate of 23 cents and the year-ago loss of 20 cents per share. Higher general and administrative (G&#38;A) expenses for pre-commercialization activities of obesity drug Qsymia led to the wider loss. The company did not record any revenues during the quarter, similar to the prior-year period. Quarterly Details During the quarter, research and development (R&#38;D) expenses decreased 19.6% year over year to $8.9 million. The decrease was attributable to lower R&#38;D spends during the quarter as both Qsymia and erectile dysfunction (ED) drug Stendra (avanafil) have completed their clinical studies. However, G&#38;A expenses shot up 191.2% year over year to $15.4 million. The huge rise in G&#38;A expenses was due to ]]></description>
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		<title>(ALNY) Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Earns Milestone Payment</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/21/alny-alnylam-pharmaceuticals-earns-milestone-payment/107691</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALNY) recently earned development milestone payment of $3.2 million from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The payment was earned due to the progress on the use of their VaxiRNA technology for producing Glaxo’s influenza vaccines. Alnylam has been a leader in the ribo nucleic acid interference (RNAi) technology and its VaxiRNA platform uses the technology to produce more vaccines. Notably, in November last year, Alnylam and Glaxo entered into a collaboration agreement, which permits Glaxo to use Alnylam’s VaxiRNA technology for producing vaccines. Glaxo, the leading producer of vaccines, is first to utilize Alnylam’s novel VaxiRNA platform for vaccine production. The collaboration agreement focused primarily on influenza vaccine production in cell culture systems. Apart from the $3.2 million received as milestone payment, Alnylam is also eligible to receive payments on ]]></description>
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		<title>(PRX) Par Pharmaceuticals Companies to be Aquired by TPG</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/21/prx-par-pharmaceuticals-companies-to-be-aquired-by-tpg/104812</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yet another acquisition agreement was recently announced in the pharma sector. US based specialty pharmaceutical company Par Pharmaceuticals Companies Inc. (PRX) entered into an agreement with an affiliate of leading global private equity firm TPG Capitals, whereby TPG will acquire Par Pharma for $1.9 billion. TPG specializes in leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, joint ventures, restructuring, etc. Some of its notable investments in the healthcare sector include Aptalis Pharma, Biomet, IMS Health and IASIS Healthcare. Par Pharma represents strong growth prospects especially given the focus on low cost healthcare solutions and growing demand from an aging population. As of March 31, 2012, Par Pharma had 71 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) filed with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) representing more than $20 billion combined branded product sales. These ANDA filings ]]></description>
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		<title>(BIIB) Biogen Idec Inks Deal with Regulus</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/20/biib-biogen-idec-inks-deal-with-regulus/108698</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regulus Therapeutics Inc. and Biogen Idec (BIIB) recently entered into a deal to identify microRNAs (micro-RiboNucleic Acids) as biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS). As per the terms of the deal, Regulus – a joint venture between Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) and Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ISIS) – will receive upfront fees and milestone payments. Biogen will also make an investment in Regulus. Biogen is the market leader in therapies for the treatment of MS. The company markets several MS drugs including Avonex and Tysabri. Biogen is working on consolidating its position in the MS market and has an impressive late-stage pipeline of drugs including oral MS candidate, BG-12. Biogen believes that the use of microRNA biomarkers will enable better assessment of early stage MS candidates. Moreover, MicroRNA biomarkers have the potential to ]]></description>
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		<title>(PFE) Pharma and Biotech Stock Outlook &#8211; August 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/10/pfe-pharma-biotech-stock-outlook-august-2012-industry-outlook/108031</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The pharmaceutical industry is in the midst of one of the biggest patent cliffs with Pfizer’s (PFE) multi-billion-dollar blockbuster drug Lipitor losing patent protection in the US in late November 2011. Besides Lipitor, other major branded drugs that lost patent protection in the past few months include Forest Laboratories’ (FRX) Lexapro, Sanofi/Bristol-Myers’ (SNY/BMY) Plavix and Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Zyprexa. These products alone represented branded sales worth more than $15 billion. Another product that will start facing generic competition shortly is Merck’s (MRK) blockbuster Singulair. The effect of the genericization of these products will be felt mostly in 2012, which will be a challenging year for several companies. While generics will eat into sales, new products are not expected to generate the same level of sales as products losing patent protection. ]]></description>
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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline, plc &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/02/gsk-glaxosmithkline-plc-bear-of-the-day/107018</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline, plc&#8217;s (GSK) second quarter earnings of $0.79 per ADS were below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.84. Earnings fell 2.5% year over year. Revenues fell 7.3% y/y to $10.2 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.4 billion. Glaxo expects 2012 revenues to remain flat y/y (at CER). Earlier, Glaxo was expecting revenues to grow from 2011 levels. Guidance was lowered due to EU pricing pressure. A major part of Glaxo&#8217;s revenues will be exposed to generic competition as multiple drugs are scheduled to lose exclusivity in the next few years. We expect the company&#8217;s top line as well as gross margins to remain under pressure in the coming quarters. In addition to generic competition, US health care reform and EU pricing pressure will continue to affect sales. Thus, ]]></description>
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		<title>(NYMX) Nymox Pharmaceutical Sees Pipeline Progress</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/07/13/nymx-nymox-pharmaceutical-sees-pipeline-progress/104471</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NYMX) recently announced that it has completed enrollment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients in a phase III study (NX02-0020) of NX-1207 in the US. The study enrolled patients who were a part of previously conducted NX-1207 studies. The efficacy results from the study are expected to be reported by the end of 2012. A few days ago, the company had received a positive feedback from the Safety Monitoring Committee meeting which reported that there was no significant safety concerns associated with NX-1207. The use of NX-1207 was found to be safer than currently approved BPH drugs which are associated with sexual or blood pressure related side effects. The injectable NX-1207 is easy to administer and does not require the use of any type of sedation measures ]]></description>
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		<title>(THRX) Theravance Gets Positive Data on Drug Candidate</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/07/12/thrx-theravance-gets-positive-data-on-drug-candidate/104374</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/07/12/thrx-theravance-gets-positive-data-on-drug-candidate/104374#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Theravance Inc. (THRX) recently announced positive top-line results on TD-1211 from a phase IIb study, 0084. TD-1211 is an oral peripherally selective mu-opioid receptor antagonist being developed for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients suffering from chronic non-cancer pain. The company expects to move the candidate into phase III development based on these results. The phase IIb program evaluated doses and dosing regimens for phase III trials. The phase IIb program comprises three studies 0074, 0076 and 0084. The 5-week, randomized, double-blind key study 0084 enrolled 217 patients and compared TD-1211 in 5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg dosages versus placebo. TD-1211 demonstrated significant benefit in complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) from the baseline average of 0.1 to 0.3 CSBMs per week and met the primary efficacy endpoint ]]></description>
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		<title>(GSK) GlaxoSmithKline Set to Acquire Cellzome</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/06/12/gsk-glaxosmithkline-set-to-acquire-cellzome/100302</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/06/12/gsk-glaxosmithkline-set-to-acquire-cellzome/100302#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 80.02% shares of a U.K. and Germany-based, privately-owned company, Cellzome, for a cash payment of £61 million (U.S. $99 million). Glaxo already owns 19.98% shares of Cellzome and after the completion of this deal will own the full company. The acquisition is expected to be completed on May 21, 2012. After the acquisition, Glaxo will get full rights to Cellzome’s proteomics technologies. These technologies enable better analysis of a drug’s efficacy and safety profile, thus reducing the number of discontinued candidates in development phases. Glaxo plans to make Cellzome a part of its research and development (R&#38;D) organization. Glaxo along with Cellzome shareholders plans to form a spin-off company that will deal with assets and activities that ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARE) Alexandria Real Estate Equities Sees New Lease Agreements</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/06/10/are-alexandria-real-estate-equities-sees-new-lease-agreements/101717</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/06/10/are-alexandria-real-estate-equities-sees-new-lease-agreements/101717#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE), a real estate investment trust (REIT), recently entered into long-term agreements with six prestigious life science and technologies companies, to lease a total of 187,000 square feet of space at ‘Alexandria Park at 128’ located in the midst of Route 128 sub-market of Greater Boston. Alexandria Park at 128 is an eight-building science and Technology Park, spanning approximately 345,000 square feet. Strategically located near Hartwell Avenue, the property is well connected to various residential areas, restaurants, shops, and convenient amenities. The property is already occupied by leading life science and advanced technology companies including TIAX LLC, RainDance Technologies, Inc., Diversified Technologies, Inc., Celgene Corp. (CELG) and Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (SNTA). After the agreement, the property will now have six more renowned firms as its ]]></description>
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		<title>(SNY) Isis Pharmaceuticals Gets Standard Review for Kynamro</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/06/04/sny-isis-pharmaceuticals-gets-standard-review-for-kynamro/101090</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/06/04/sny-isis-pharmaceuticals-gets-standard-review-for-kynamro/101090#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genzyme, a Sanofi (SNY) company, and partner Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ISIS) recently announced that their new drug application (NDA) for pipeline candidate Kynamro has been accepted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for standard review. The companies are looking to get Kynamro approved for the treatment of patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). Genzyme had submitted the NDA in March 2012. Kynamro is the lead pipeline candidate at Isis Pharma. Isis Pharma and Genzyme filed for European approval of Kynamro in July 2011 for use in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (hoFH) and severe heterozygous FH (heFH). On its first quarter conference call, Isis Pharma had said that Genzyme is preparing for the EU launch of Kynamro later this year. With the acceptance of the NDA filing, Isis ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLY) Eli Lilly and Company GLP-1 Agonist Delivers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/05/28/lly-eli-lilly-and-company-glp-1-agonist-delivers/100867</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 14:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) recently presented positive phase II data on its type II diabetes candidate, dulaglutide. The company said that dulaglutide met its primary endpoint in the study. Dulaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analog which is being developed for the once-weekly treatment of type II diabetes. Results from the phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 26-week, parallel study showed that dulaglutide achieved non-inferiority after 16 weeks for mean 24-hour systolic blood pressure (SBP). Two doses (0.75 mg and 1.5 mg) of dulaglutide were evaluated in comparison to placebo. With the primary endpoint of non-inferiority being achieved, superiority testing was conducted. Eli Lilly said that the 1.5 mg dose achieved a statistically significant reduction in mean 24-hour SBP compared to placebo. Results at week 26 were similar. Meanwhile, ]]></description>
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		<title>(HGSI) Human Genome Sciences Analyst Still Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/02/hgsi-human-genome-sciences-analyst-still-neutral-on-shares/97209</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:37:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Human Genome Sciences Inc. (HGSI) with a target price of $8.25. Human Genome, founded in 1992 and based in Rockville, Maryland, is a biopharmaceutical company. The US launch of Benlysta in March 2011 for treating patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was a huge positive for Human Genome. The subsequent launch of the drug in Canada and several European nations, including Germany, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway and Sweden is also encouraging. Benlysta, which has blockbuster potential, has been co-developed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Benlysta is the first new lupus drug to be cleared in more than 50 years. Sales of the drug are growing, albeit slowly. Net sales of Benlysta improved 36.7% sequentially to $25.7 million in the final quarter of ]]></description>
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		<title>(JNJ) Pharma &amp; Biotech Stock Review &amp; Outlook &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/29/jnj-pharma-biotech-stock-review-outlook-industry-outlook/89365</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With 2011 coming to an end, the pharmaceutical industry continues to face challenges like sluggish prescription trends, EU pricing pressure, intensifying generic competition, pipeline failures and limited late-stage catalysts. The next five years are expected to reflect a significant imbalance between new product introductions and patent losses. All these factors will lead to a slowdown in global pharmaceutical market growth in the next five years, with major revenue-generating drugs like Lipitor, Plavix, Lexapro and Zyprexa losing exclusivity. In fact, by the end of 2011, drugs worth more than a total of $30 billion will lose patent protection. This includes drugs like Lipitor, Zyprexa and Levaquin. The effect of the genericization of these products will be felt mostly in 2012, which will be a challenging year for several companies. At the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ALNY) Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Analyst Still Bullish</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/08/alny-alnylam-pharmaceuticals-analyst-still-bullish/88197</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Biotechnology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ALNY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BIIB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Biogen Idec Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CBST]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Glaxosmithkline plc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GSK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ISIS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Medtronic Inc]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We have maintained an Outperform rating on Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc (ALNY) with a target price of $8.25 per share following appraisal of third quarter 2011 results. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics based on a biological breakthrough technology known as RNA (Ribo Nucleic Acid) interference (RNAi). Alnylam is currently utilizing this know-how to build a pipeline of drug candidates for the treatment of a wide array of diseases. Alnylam’s third quarter 2011 loss of 31 cents per share was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss 36 cents per share. Lower operating expenses led to the narrower loss despite lukewarm revenues in the quarter. The loss was, however, wider than the year-ago loss of $0.23 per share. Revenues for the reported quarter fell 24.9% ]]></description>
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		<title>(EU) Emerging Markets: The Way Forward</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/eu-emerging-markets-the-way-forward/88206</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Financial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Abbott Laboratories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ABT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AstraZeneca plc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AZN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bristol-Myers Squibb Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eli Lilly & Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Forest Laboratories Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FRX]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Glaxosmithkline plc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GSK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LLY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Merck & Company Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MRK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MYL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mylan Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Novartis AG]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NVS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PFE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pfizer Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sanofi-Aventis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SNY]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to Irish orator, philosopher, &#38; politician Edmund Burke, change is the most powerful law of nature. The winds of change seem to be sweeping across the pharmaceutical industry as well. Until recently, most commercialization efforts were focused on the U.S. &#8212; the largest pharmaceutical market &#8212; along with Europe and Japan. However, with factors like pricing pressure in the European Union (EU) and intensifying generic competition affecting sales in large pharmaceutical markets, many leading players in the pharmaceutical space such as Pfizer (PFE), Bristol &#8211; Myers Squibb Company (BMY), Merck (MRK), Eli Lilly (LLY), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Astra Zeneca (AZN) and Sanofi-Aventis (SNY), have shifted their focus on emerging (&#8220;pharmerging&#8221;) markets. The key emerging markets targeted by big players in the pharmaceutical space (aka “Big Pharma&#8221;) include China, Russia, Brazil, ]]></description>
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