EMA Releases Lupus Trials Guideline April 2, 2015 The EMA wants to encourage drugmakers to target the disease. Read More
FDA Approves Five New Performance Upgrades for Lensar Laser System April 1, 2015 The system is the first of its kind to include automation and customization at essential steps of refractive cataract surgery. Read More
Sanofi’s DTaP-Polio Vaccine Gets FDA Nod April 1, 2015 The combined vaccine reduces from five to four the number of shots children need for diphtheria, tetanus and accellular pertussis. Read More
EDP Biotech Forges ColoMarker Global Distribution Partnership March 31, 2015 The early-stage colon cancer blood test will launch this year. Read More
FDA Expands Eylea Approval to Include Diabetic Retinopathy March 31, 2015 The drug was previously approved to treat wet age-related macular degeneration and macular edema following retinal vein occlusions. Read More
Indian Court Finds in Favor of Merck in Sitagliptin Dispute March 30, 2015 Glenmark may have infringed on Merck’s Indian patent covering the type II diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet. Read More
Stryker Spine’s New Lumbar Plating System Wins FDA Nod March 27, 2015 The system consists of five one-level, slim lumbar plates. Read More
Appeals Court Maintains Allergan Eye Drug Patent Invalidation March 27, 2015 The court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that the Zymar patent is invalid because the process is obvious for others to try. Read More
Wright Medical Snags FDA Clearance for Salvation External Fixation Device March 26, 2015 The device is designed to treat foot and ankle fractures, nonconnected bones and deformities. Read More
Doctors Group Presses Indian Generics Makers to Reject Hep C Licensing Program March 26, 2015 Gilead claims the program is necessary to prevent drug bulk resale. Read More
Phillips, Johnson & Johnson Forge Partnership to Design Handheld Blood Test March 25, 2015 The product is being developed to improve care for neuropsychiatric disorders. Read More
Janssen Sued Once More Over Xarelto Injury Claims March 25, 2015 The plaintiffs argue the drug caused gastrointestinal bleeding. Read More