June 12, 2017
Alto Pharmacy finds $23M to expand across USA
ScriptDash Pharmacy has re-branded to Alto Pharmacy and raised $23M from several sources to expand to major US cities.
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Author: Dino Mustafić
June 12, 2017
Sanofi’s and Regeneron’s diabetes drug testing shows positive results
Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals have reported positive results from two Phase 3b/4 ODYSSEY-DM trials in patients with diabetes.
June 9, 2017
IDF and Eli Lilly announce second phase of BRIDGES programme funding for translational research in diabetes
International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Eli Lilly have come together for the second phase of the Bringing Research in Diabetes to Global Environments and Systems programme (BRIDGES 2), reaffirming their commitment to helping people with diabetes effectively manage their condition.
June 9, 2017
FDA approves first generic of drug for prevention of HIV and to treat HIV-1
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Gilead’s Truvada for the treatment of HIV-1, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, and for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in combination with safer sex practices to prevent sexually-acquired HIV infection in adults at high risk.
June 9, 2017
J&J receives final EC approval to acquire Actelion
Johnson & Johnson has announced that, with today’s receipt of approval of the proposed acquisition of Actelion from the European Commission (EC), all regulatory approvals required to complete the transaction have been received.
June 9, 2017
Vertex Pharmaceuticals welcomes new independent board member
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has appointed Alan M. Garber, M.D., Ph.D. as an independent member of its board of directors.
June 9, 2017
Astellas Pharma, Pfizer reduce target sample of patients in a cancer drug trial
Astellas Pharma and Pfizer have amended the protocol for the registrational PROSPER trial to test the efficacy and safety of Xtandi in patients with non-metastatic (M0) Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC).
June 8, 2017
Beach bonfire creates tranquility at wounded warrior project campout
The programs assist injured veterans with mental health, physical health and wellness, career and benefits counseling, connecting warriors with one another and their communities, and long-term care for the most seriously wounded.
June 7, 2017
Neuroimaging technique may help predict autism among high-risk infants
A study recently published showed that functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (fcMRI) may predict which high-risk, 6-month old infants will develop autism spectrum disorder by age 2 years.
June 7, 2017
Lyfebulb and Novo Nordisk team up again to advance entrepreneur innovation in diabetes management
Lyfebulb and Novo Nordisk have join again to support international patient entrepreneurs who develop innovative ideas and concepts aimed to positively empower and impact the lives of people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes – and ultimately our societies.