Category: news

December 7, 2015 Off

Johnson Johnson buys Novira Therapeutics

By Dino Mustafić

Johnson & Johnson has completed the acquisition of Novira Therapeutics, Inc., a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for curative treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

December 4, 2015 Off

Lilly quits developing basal insulin peglispro

By Dino Mustafić

Eli Lilly and Company will cease development of basal insulin peglispro (BIL), a potential treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, in order to focus research and development efforts on other assets in its portfolio and pipeline.