February
GSK to cut 3,000 jobs
GlaxoSmithKline is to announce more than 3,000 job cuts at its European and US operations as a result of a shift in focus to emerging markets
01 Feb 2010
Fishawack acquires Nexus
Medical communications agency, Fishawack, has acquired US-based Nexus Communications
01 Feb 2010
Cephalon to acquire Swiss Pharma co, Mepha
Cephalon has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held Swiss pharmaceutical company, Mepha and its subsidiaries
01 Feb 2010
FDA approves expanded use of GSK's Tykerb
The FDA has approved an expanded use of GSK's breast cancer treatment Tykerb (lapatinib) when used in combination with Femara (letrozole)
01 Feb 2010
Indoco and Watson Pharma in deal
Indian company Indoco Remedies has signed a deal with US-based Watson Pharmaceuticals to develop generic products for the US market
02 Feb 2010
New ABPI head of government affairs
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry(ABPI) has appointed Amanda Stuart as its new head of government affairs
02 Feb 2010
Key pharma financial results for 2009
Several pharma companies have posted financial results for Q4 2009, indicating a mainly positive result in sales performance for the full year
02 Feb 2010
EMA Road Map consultation
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has launched a public consultation on its Road Map to 2015, outlining its priorities for the next five years
03 Feb 2010
TOPRA regulatory intelligence network
The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA) is to launch a special interest network (SPIN) to drive regulatory intelligence
03 Feb 2010
Pfizer launches generics portfolio in the UK
Pharmacy customers benefit as Pfizer provides a further six generic medicines
03 Feb 2010