By Chen Yang As the domestic drug market expands due to healthcare reform and increased government spending, foreign brands are looking to make large investments in everything from research and development to production in China. Switzerland-based Novartis, a leading pharmaceutical company, anno...
* Japan firms sign cooperative agreement with Sinopharm * Mitsubishi, Medipal to take 39 pct of Sinopharm unit (Recasts after Mitsubishi confirmation, adds background) TOKYO, Oct 15 - Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp and drug...
* Chemo combination trial for early-stage breast cancer * Six patients suffer congestive heart failure, no deaths * Trial participants can still take drug once informed ZURICH/BOSTON, Sept 25 - Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG...
* Analysis of large drug trial uncovers no increased risk * Contrasts with other research suggesting possible harm * Likely to reassure doctors considering drug combination BARCELONA, Aug 31 - Heartburn pills like Nexium and...
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Aug 11 - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday his healthcare reform program would shorten the amount of time in which generic drugs get onto the market. "One of the things I...
* TNF blocker drugs to carry stronger warnings * Cancer risk occurs about 30 months after treatment * FDA says agency, companies working to understand risk WASHINGTON, Aug 4 - Prescription drugs used to treat...
* FDA evaluating risks of Roche, Novartis drug Xolair * Agency not advising changes in use or prescribing * Genentech says too soon to conclude link to drug (Adds FDA comments, sales figures) WASHINGTON, July...
* 6 reports of developmental delays in children -FDA memo * Unclear if anti-seizure drug played a role WASHINGTON, June 19 - U.S. drug reviewers have recommended additional study of delayed development reported in children...
* Biotech drugs to dominate 2014 blockbuster league table * Led by Avastin, Humira, Rituxan, Enbrel, Lantus, Herceptin * Biotech to account for 50 pct of top 100 drugs - Evaluate LONDON, June 17 -...
* FDA staff says three antipsychotic drugs work in kids * Advisory panel to weigh use in children and teens * Significant risks should be considered - FDA staff (Adds company comments, background on drugs)...