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Chelsea Therapeutics Posts Wider Q4 Loss - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 12:41PM CDT
Chelsea Therapeutics International Ltd. (CHTP) reported fourth quarter 2013 loss of 7 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but wider than the year-ago loss of 3 cents per share.
Midday Glance: Biotechnology companies
AP - Wed Mar 12, 12:28PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are up at 1 p.m.:
Nanotechnology Drug Delivery Market in the US 2012-2016 with Celgene Corp., Novartis AG and SkyePharma plc. Dominating
M2 - Wed Mar 12, 11:14AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3r7bw6/nanotechnology) has announced the addition of the "Nanotechnology Drug Delivery Market in the US 2012-2016" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Nanotechnology Drug Delivery market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 84.79 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the low R and D cost. The Nanotechnology Drug Delivery market in the US has also been witnessing the trend of emergence of personalized medicines. However, the increasing safety concerns could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space include Alkermes plc., Celgene Corp., Novartis AG and SkyePharma plc. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Merck and Co. Inc., Pfizer Inc., AlphaRx Inc., Amgen, Inc., Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Biophan Technologies, Inc., Calando Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cephalon, Inc., Cerulean Pharma, Inc, Copernicus Therapeutics, Inc., CritiTech, Inc., CytImmune Sciences, Inc., Elan Corporation, plc, Debiotech SA, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Nano Interface Technology, Inc, Spherics, Inc., Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., SoluBest Ltd., Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., PharmaNova Inc. Particle Sciences, Inc., Novavax, Inc., Nanotherapeutics, Inc., NanoSight Ltd., NanoCarrier Co. Ltd., NanoBioMagnetics, Inc., Nano Interface Technology, Inc, Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp., Kuecept Ltd., Izon Science Ltd. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the Healthcare team said: 'Over the years, the research activities in healthcare have changed significantly. There has been a paradigm shift away from blockbusters drugs to a more personalized medicine approach. The focus is being placed increasingly on formulating drugs based on the individual's unique genome and immune response. Personalized medicines have gained significant popularity because they enable the medical profession to provide customized treatment to patients. A customized treatment is based on the genetic as well as medical profile of a patient. Increasing knowledge about the molecular causes of diseases is increasing the demand for more targeted and effective nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery therapies.' For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3r...technology About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Bright Outlook at Ligand - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 10:30AM CDT
Ligand provided a rosy outlook at the 2014 Roth Healthcare conference.
Biotech Stock Roundup: Amgen, Regeneron Slide on PCSK9 Inhibitor Concerns - Analyst Blog
Arpita Dutt - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 9:50AM CDT
Last week's highlights include safety concerns regarding a new class of drugs and takeover rumors.
Early Glance: Biotechnology companies
AP - Wed Mar 12, 9:31AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 8:30AM CDT
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Wednesday
Oxigene Surprises With Positive Ovarian Cancer Study Success
at The Street - Wed Mar 12, 5:00AM CDT
A combination of Oxigene's Zybrestat and Roche's Avastin delayed the regrowth of tumors in women with advanced ovarian cancer.
Is Merck a Buy at Current Price Levels?
Peter Stephens, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 11, 7:58PM CDT
Shares in Merck have had a strong three months, up 15% while the S&P 500 has posted gains of just under 4%. However, since the bull market of March 2009 kicked off five years ago, Merck is considerably behind the wider index. While the S&P...
Final Glance: Biotechnology companies
AP - Tue Mar 11, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies were down at the close of trading:
The Cancer Monoclonal Antibodies Market is Estimated at US$ 24 Billion, and is expected to Grow to Around US$ 34 Billion by 2017
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 10:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ghw3bj/cancer_monoclonal) has announced the addition of the "Cancer Monoclonal Antibodies Market Forecast to 2017" report to their offering. Cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affected approximately 13 Million people in 2012 and this figure is expected to grow to 17 Million by 2020. The dramatic increase in the size of the potential cancer market has prompted pharmaceutical players to invest in the oncology sector with major focus on monoclonal antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies identify cancer cells, bind to proteins on their surface, and stimulate an immune response so are very specific to targets. Various monoclonal antibodies for treatment of cancer are available in the market and many more are in the pipeline. The report, in particular, provides an insight to the global burden of cancer, with detailed breakdown of incidences by type and geography. It not only estimates the current burden but also makes future predictions. There is an exhaustive overview of the monoclonal technology, helping the client understand the various types of antibodies and the diverse types of cancer therapies which make use of mAbs. In this report, the authors have profiled every anti-cancer monoclonal antibody available in the market and estimated the current and future market of five of them. The report covers major trends which are driving the current market and a country level analysis of the status of cancer mAbs. Through this pipeline analysis of the various mAbs, it has been revealed that majority of the mAbs in the pipeline are in phase III trials with most of them devoted to Solid Tumor, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and NHL. The approval of these drugs will drive a major change in the market in terms of market share of current drugs. Companies Mentioned: - Amgen - Bristol-Myers Squibb - Eli Lilly - Genmab - GlaxoSmithKline - Roche - Seattle Genetics - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gh...monoclonal About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Investigation Report on China's Epoetin Alfa Market
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 10:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5rt9tv/investigation) has announced the addition of the "Investigation Report on China Epoetin Alfa Market, 2009-2018" report to their offering. Epoetin alfa refers to erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone-like substance secreted by kidney and liver that stimulates erythropoiesis. Indications of EPO approved in China are renal anemia, anemia after chemotherapy and surgery perioperative red blood cell mobilization. The ratio between EPO used in renal dialysis and in chemotherapy is 3:1. Growth rate of EPO used in chemotherapy is about 20% to 25%, which is higher than that of renal dialysis. However, in the international market, more EPO is used in anemia after chemotherapy than in renal dialysis. This indicates huge market space for EPO used in anemia after chemotherapy in China. Originally developed by Amgen Inc., epoetin alfa was approved to the U.S. in June 1989 by FDA with the trade name ""Epogen"". It is sold in over 40 countries now. Amgen is the only authorized product sold in the U.S. hemodialysis market. However, in other indications' market in the U.S., due to financial shortage, Amgen gave the marketing right of Epogen to Kirin-Amgen, Inc. (joint venture of Amgen and Kirin). The company then authorized Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation of Johnson & Johnson to sell the product with the brand name ""Procrit"". In other countries including Chinese mainland, Taiwan and Japan, the drug is sold by Kirin Inc. and Johnson & Johnson with the trade names ""Espo"" and ""Eprex"" respectively. Both the companies are authorized by Kirin-Amgen. Key Topics Covered: 1 Relevant Concepts of Epoetin Alfa 2 Market Overview of Epoetin Alfa in China 3 Investigation on Sales Value of Epoetin Alfa in China, 2009-2013 4 Investigation on Market Share of Major Epoetin Alfa Manufacturers in China, 2009-2013 5 Investigation on Market Size of Epoetin Alfa by Dosage Form in China, 2009-2013 6 Reference Price of Epoetin Alfa Produced by Different Enterprises in China Hospital Market 7 Analysis on Major Epoetin Alfa Manufacturers in China, 2009-2013 8 Prospect of China Epoetin Alfa Market, 2014-2018 Companies Mentioned - Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Kirin Brewery Company, Limited - NCPC GeneTech Biotechnology development Co., Ltd. - Kyowa Hakko Kirin China Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Beijing Sihuan Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Shanghai Chemo Wanbang Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd. - Shandong Kexing Bioproducts Co., Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5r...estigation
Investor-Edge.com Pre-market Biotech Picks: Rexahn Pharma, Amgen, Galena Biopharma, and MannKind
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 10:32AM CDT
On Monday, March 10, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,334.45, down 0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.21% to 16,418.68, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,877.17, down 0.05%. The losses were broad based as six out of ten sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Health Care Sector Index finished the day at 689.78, up 0.39%, and has gained 4.92% in the last one month. Investor-Edge.com has initiated coverage on the following equities: Rexahn Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE MKT: RNN), Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN), Galena Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: GALE), and MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ: MNKD). Free research on these four companies can be accessed at:
Today’s Top Biotech Stories: Myriad Genetics, Bayer, Amgen, and Synta
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 11, 9:27AM CDT
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis. Let's take a closer look at four companies -- Myriad Genetics...
Stock Market News for March 11, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 11, 9:06AM CDT
Benchmarks finished Monday’s trading session nearly flat after recovering from day’s initial losses caused due to a drop in China’s export data and less-than-expected growth in Japan’s economy
Marketing Authorization Applications, Quarterly Dividends, Publication of Clinical Trial Data, Acquisitions, and Financial Results - Analyst Notes on Regeneron, Amgen, Sangamo, Alnylam, and Agios
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 8:08AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN), Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN), Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGMO), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALNY), and Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGIO). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
The US Specialty Pharmaceutical Market Report: 2013 Edition
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 5:26AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8bkqqb/the_us_specialty) has announced the addition of the "The US Specialty Pharmaceutical Market Report: 2013 Edition" report to their offering. Specialty pharmaceuticals are defined as a new, rapidly growing drugs and biologics that are manufactured as a result of continued advancements in drug technology and design. These pharmaceuticals are specialized, high cost products which can be difficult to administer and may require patient monitoring. Specialty pharmaceuticals are utilized as complex therapies for complex chronic diseases such as cancer, hemophilia, multiple sclerosis, HIV, hepatitis C, apart from others. Some of the specialized drugs that are used for treating such conditions meet all the three H's: High Cost, High Complexity and High Touch and they require extensive education for safe and cost-effective use. The specialty pharmaceuticals are mostly injectable or infused medicines but may also encompass oral medications. Specialty pharmacy is a special class of provider that are primarily responsible for distributing and dispensing the pharmaceutical as specialty pharmaceutical require specialized shipping and temperature-controlled storing and handling. Specialty pharmacy can be owned by stand-alone companies or large pharmacy chains. However, some drug wholesalers are also capable of shipping the specialty pharmaceuticals. There exists a substantial incentive for companies to research and develop products that address the unmet need of the patients as the specialty pharmaceutical market has the ability to sustain the high cost of these products thereby additionally offering a business perspective for the biopharmaceutical companies. The key factors driving growth of the US specialty pharmaceutical industry include accelerating US aging population, ameliorating economic condition, increased life expectancy, and increasing healthcare expenditure. Some of the noteworthy trends and developments of this industry include rising Medicare enrollment, novel specialty products in pipeline, conversion of patents to generic drugs, increased spending on specialty drugs and ongoing merger & acquisition activities. However, the growth of the industry is being hindered by lack of rigorous clinical trials, sluggish pace of innovation and inappropriate use of therapeutic drugs. The specialty pharmaceutical market witnesses fierce competition with numerous top notch players. The fierce competition prevailing in the US specialty pharmaceutical industry has been studied on a number of parameters such as competing drugs, mail pharmacies and distributors. Company profiles of leading players are also presented in the report. Key Topics Covered 1. Overview 1.1 Specialty Pharmaceuticals Vs Traditional Drugs 1.2 Applications of Specialty Pharmaceuticals 1.3 Specialty Pharmacy Services 1.4 Specialty Product Distribution 1.5 Specialty Pharma Manufacturer Services 1.6 Value Proposition of Specialty Pharmacy 2. Market Size 2.1 Pharmaceutical Market 2.2 The US Specialty Pharmaceutical Market 3. Market Dynamics 3.1 Growth Drivers 3.2 Trends and Developments 3.3 Challenges 4. Competitive Landscape 4.1 Competition by Drugs 4.2 Competition by Mail Pharmacy 4.3 Competition by Specialty Distributor 5. Company Profiles 6. Market Outlook 6.1 Market Forecast 6.2 Forecast Methodology Companies Mentioned - Amgen - Eli Lilly and Company - Johnson & Johnson - Novo Nordisk - Pfizer - Roche For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8b..._specialty About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products.
Bayer and Onyx Report Phase 3 Study Results of NEXAVAR® (sorafenib) as Adjuvant Treatment for Patients with Liver Cancer Who Have Undergone Surgery or Local Ablation
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 2:30AM CDT
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Amgen subsidiary (Nasdaq: AMGN), today announced that a Phase 3 trial evaluating the investigational use of NEXAVAR® (sorafenib) tablets as an adjuvant treatment for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer, who had no detectable disease after surgical resection or local ablation, did not meet its primary endpoint of improving recurrence-free survival. The safety findings were consistent with the known profile of sorafenib. Data from this study will be submitted for presentation at an upcoming scientific congress.
Chelsea Therapeutics Posts Wider Q4 Loss - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 12:41PM CDT
Chelsea Therapeutics International Ltd. (CHTP) reported fourth quarter 2013 loss of 7 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but wider than the year-ago loss of 3 cents per share.
Midday Glance: Biotechnology companies
AP - Wed Mar 12, 12:28PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are up at 1 p.m.:
Nanotechnology Drug Delivery Market in the US 2012-2016 with Celgene Corp., Novartis AG and SkyePharma plc. Dominating
M2 - Wed Mar 12, 11:14AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3r7bw6/nanotechnology) has announced the addition of the "Nanotechnology Drug Delivery Market in the US 2012-2016" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Nanotechnology Drug Delivery market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 84.79 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the low R and D cost. The Nanotechnology Drug Delivery market in the US has also been witnessing the trend of emergence of personalized medicines. However, the increasing safety concerns could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space include Alkermes plc., Celgene Corp., Novartis AG and SkyePharma plc. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Merck and Co. Inc., Pfizer Inc., AlphaRx Inc., Amgen, Inc., Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Biophan Technologies, Inc., Calando Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cephalon, Inc., Cerulean Pharma, Inc, Copernicus Therapeutics, Inc., CritiTech, Inc., CytImmune Sciences, Inc., Elan Corporation, plc, Debiotech SA, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Nano Interface Technology, Inc, Spherics, Inc., Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., SoluBest Ltd., Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., PharmaNova Inc. Particle Sciences, Inc., Novavax, Inc., Nanotherapeutics, Inc., NanoSight Ltd., NanoCarrier Co. Ltd., NanoBioMagnetics, Inc., Nano Interface Technology, Inc, Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp., Kuecept Ltd., Izon Science Ltd. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the Healthcare team said: 'Over the years, the research activities in healthcare have changed significantly. There has been a paradigm shift away from blockbusters drugs to a more personalized medicine approach. The focus is being placed increasingly on formulating drugs based on the individual's unique genome and immune response. Personalized medicines have gained significant popularity because they enable the medical profession to provide customized treatment to patients. A customized treatment is based on the genetic as well as medical profile of a patient. Increasing knowledge about the molecular causes of diseases is increasing the demand for more targeted and effective nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery therapies.' For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3r...technology About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Bright Outlook at Ligand - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 10:30AM CDT
Ligand provided a rosy outlook at the 2014 Roth Healthcare conference.
Biotech Stock Roundup: Amgen, Regeneron Slide on PCSK9 Inhibitor Concerns - Analyst Blog
Arpita Dutt - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 9:50AM CDT
Last week's highlights include safety concerns regarding a new class of drugs and takeover rumors.
Early Glance: Biotechnology companies
AP - Wed Mar 12, 9:31AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 12, 8:30AM CDT
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Wednesday
Oxigene Surprises With Positive Ovarian Cancer Study Success
at The Street - Wed Mar 12, 5:00AM CDT
A combination of Oxigene's Zybrestat and Roche's Avastin delayed the regrowth of tumors in women with advanced ovarian cancer.
Is Merck a Buy at Current Price Levels?
Peter Stephens, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 11, 7:58PM CDT
Shares in Merck have had a strong three months, up 15% while the S&P 500 has posted gains of just under 4%. However, since the bull market of March 2009 kicked off five years ago, Merck is considerably behind the wider index. While the S&P...
Final Glance: Biotechnology companies
AP - Tue Mar 11, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies were down at the close of trading:
The Cancer Monoclonal Antibodies Market is Estimated at US$ 24 Billion, and is expected to Grow to Around US$ 34 Billion by 2017
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 10:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ghw3bj/cancer_monoclonal) has announced the addition of the "Cancer Monoclonal Antibodies Market Forecast to 2017" report to their offering. Cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affected approximately 13 Million people in 2012 and this figure is expected to grow to 17 Million by 2020. The dramatic increase in the size of the potential cancer market has prompted pharmaceutical players to invest in the oncology sector with major focus on monoclonal antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies identify cancer cells, bind to proteins on their surface, and stimulate an immune response so are very specific to targets. Various monoclonal antibodies for treatment of cancer are available in the market and many more are in the pipeline. The report, in particular, provides an insight to the global burden of cancer, with detailed breakdown of incidences by type and geography. It not only estimates the current burden but also makes future predictions. There is an exhaustive overview of the monoclonal technology, helping the client understand the various types of antibodies and the diverse types of cancer therapies which make use of mAbs. In this report, the authors have profiled every anti-cancer monoclonal antibody available in the market and estimated the current and future market of five of them. The report covers major trends which are driving the current market and a country level analysis of the status of cancer mAbs. Through this pipeline analysis of the various mAbs, it has been revealed that majority of the mAbs in the pipeline are in phase III trials with most of them devoted to Solid Tumor, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and NHL. The approval of these drugs will drive a major change in the market in terms of market share of current drugs. Companies Mentioned: - Amgen - Bristol-Myers Squibb - Eli Lilly - Genmab - GlaxoSmithKline - Roche - Seattle Genetics - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gh...monoclonal About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Investigation Report on China's Epoetin Alfa Market
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 10:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5rt9tv/investigation) has announced the addition of the "Investigation Report on China Epoetin Alfa Market, 2009-2018" report to their offering. Epoetin alfa refers to erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone-like substance secreted by kidney and liver that stimulates erythropoiesis. Indications of EPO approved in China are renal anemia, anemia after chemotherapy and surgery perioperative red blood cell mobilization. The ratio between EPO used in renal dialysis and in chemotherapy is 3:1. Growth rate of EPO used in chemotherapy is about 20% to 25%, which is higher than that of renal dialysis. However, in the international market, more EPO is used in anemia after chemotherapy than in renal dialysis. This indicates huge market space for EPO used in anemia after chemotherapy in China. Originally developed by Amgen Inc., epoetin alfa was approved to the U.S. in June 1989 by FDA with the trade name ""Epogen"". It is sold in over 40 countries now. Amgen is the only authorized product sold in the U.S. hemodialysis market. However, in other indications' market in the U.S., due to financial shortage, Amgen gave the marketing right of Epogen to Kirin-Amgen, Inc. (joint venture of Amgen and Kirin). The company then authorized Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation of Johnson & Johnson to sell the product with the brand name ""Procrit"". In other countries including Chinese mainland, Taiwan and Japan, the drug is sold by Kirin Inc. and Johnson & Johnson with the trade names ""Espo"" and ""Eprex"" respectively. Both the companies are authorized by Kirin-Amgen. Key Topics Covered: 1 Relevant Concepts of Epoetin Alfa 2 Market Overview of Epoetin Alfa in China 3 Investigation on Sales Value of Epoetin Alfa in China, 2009-2013 4 Investigation on Market Share of Major Epoetin Alfa Manufacturers in China, 2009-2013 5 Investigation on Market Size of Epoetin Alfa by Dosage Form in China, 2009-2013 6 Reference Price of Epoetin Alfa Produced by Different Enterprises in China Hospital Market 7 Analysis on Major Epoetin Alfa Manufacturers in China, 2009-2013 8 Prospect of China Epoetin Alfa Market, 2014-2018 Companies Mentioned - Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Kirin Brewery Company, Limited - NCPC GeneTech Biotechnology development Co., Ltd. - Kyowa Hakko Kirin China Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Beijing Sihuan Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Shanghai Chemo Wanbang Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd. - Shandong Kexing Bioproducts Co., Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5r...estigation
Investor-Edge.com Pre-market Biotech Picks: Rexahn Pharma, Amgen, Galena Biopharma, and MannKind
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 10:32AM CDT
On Monday, March 10, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,334.45, down 0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.21% to 16,418.68, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,877.17, down 0.05%. The losses were broad based as six out of ten sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Health Care Sector Index finished the day at 689.78, up 0.39%, and has gained 4.92% in the last one month. Investor-Edge.com has initiated coverage on the following equities: Rexahn Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE MKT: RNN), Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN), Galena Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: GALE), and MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ: MNKD). Free research on these four companies can be accessed at:
Today’s Top Biotech Stories: Myriad Genetics, Bayer, Amgen, and Synta
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 11, 9:27AM CDT
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis. Let's take a closer look at four companies -- Myriad Genetics...
Stock Market News for March 11, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 11, 9:06AM CDT
Benchmarks finished Monday’s trading session nearly flat after recovering from day’s initial losses caused due to a drop in China’s export data and less-than-expected growth in Japan’s economy
Marketing Authorization Applications, Quarterly Dividends, Publication of Clinical Trial Data, Acquisitions, and Financial Results - Analyst Notes on Regeneron, Amgen, Sangamo, Alnylam, and Agios
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 8:08AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN), Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN), Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGMO), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALNY), and Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGIO). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
The US Specialty Pharmaceutical Market Report: 2013 Edition
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 5:26AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8bkqqb/the_us_specialty) has announced the addition of the "The US Specialty Pharmaceutical Market Report: 2013 Edition" report to their offering. Specialty pharmaceuticals are defined as a new, rapidly growing drugs and biologics that are manufactured as a result of continued advancements in drug technology and design. These pharmaceuticals are specialized, high cost products which can be difficult to administer and may require patient monitoring. Specialty pharmaceuticals are utilized as complex therapies for complex chronic diseases such as cancer, hemophilia, multiple sclerosis, HIV, hepatitis C, apart from others. Some of the specialized drugs that are used for treating such conditions meet all the three H's: High Cost, High Complexity and High Touch and they require extensive education for safe and cost-effective use. The specialty pharmaceuticals are mostly injectable or infused medicines but may also encompass oral medications. Specialty pharmacy is a special class of provider that are primarily responsible for distributing and dispensing the pharmaceutical as specialty pharmaceutical require specialized shipping and temperature-controlled storing and handling. Specialty pharmacy can be owned by stand-alone companies or large pharmacy chains. However, some drug wholesalers are also capable of shipping the specialty pharmaceuticals. There exists a substantial incentive for companies to research and develop products that address the unmet need of the patients as the specialty pharmaceutical market has the ability to sustain the high cost of these products thereby additionally offering a business perspective for the biopharmaceutical companies. The key factors driving growth of the US specialty pharmaceutical industry include accelerating US aging population, ameliorating economic condition, increased life expectancy, and increasing healthcare expenditure. Some of the noteworthy trends and developments of this industry include rising Medicare enrollment, novel specialty products in pipeline, conversion of patents to generic drugs, increased spending on specialty drugs and ongoing merger & acquisition activities. However, the growth of the industry is being hindered by lack of rigorous clinical trials, sluggish pace of innovation and inappropriate use of therapeutic drugs. The specialty pharmaceutical market witnesses fierce competition with numerous top notch players. The fierce competition prevailing in the US specialty pharmaceutical industry has been studied on a number of parameters such as competing drugs, mail pharmacies and distributors. Company profiles of leading players are also presented in the report. Key Topics Covered 1. Overview 1.1 Specialty Pharmaceuticals Vs Traditional Drugs 1.2 Applications of Specialty Pharmaceuticals 1.3 Specialty Pharmacy Services 1.4 Specialty Product Distribution 1.5 Specialty Pharma Manufacturer Services 1.6 Value Proposition of Specialty Pharmacy 2. Market Size 2.1 Pharmaceutical Market 2.2 The US Specialty Pharmaceutical Market 3. Market Dynamics 3.1 Growth Drivers 3.2 Trends and Developments 3.3 Challenges 4. Competitive Landscape 4.1 Competition by Drugs 4.2 Competition by Mail Pharmacy 4.3 Competition by Specialty Distributor 5. Company Profiles 6. Market Outlook 6.1 Market Forecast 6.2 Forecast Methodology Companies Mentioned - Amgen - Eli Lilly and Company - Johnson & Johnson - Novo Nordisk - Pfizer - Roche For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8b..._specialty About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products.
Bayer and Onyx Report Phase 3 Study Results of NEXAVAR® (sorafenib) as Adjuvant Treatment for Patients with Liver Cancer Who Have Undergone Surgery or Local Ablation
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 2:30AM CDT
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Amgen subsidiary (Nasdaq: AMGN), today announced that a Phase 3 trial evaluating the investigational use of NEXAVAR® (sorafenib) tablets as an adjuvant treatment for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer, who had no detectable disease after surgical resection or local ablation, did not meet its primary endpoint of improving recurrence-free survival. The safety findings were consistent with the known profile of sorafenib. Data from this study will be submitted for presentation at an upcoming scientific congress.
