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Abbott to Buy CFR Pharma - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 19, 11:00AM CDT
In a move to broaden its presence in the Latin American market, Abbott Labs (ABT) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CFR Pharmaceuticals.
FDA to give blood cancer drug faster review
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon May 19, 8:58AM CDT
A potential blood cancer treatment from drugmakers AbbVie and Bristol-Myers Squibb has been named a "breakthrough therapy" by the Food and Drug Administration, a designation designed to speed up the drug's testing and approval process.
Bristol-Myers Squibb and AbbVie Receive U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Elotuzumab, an Investigational Humanized Monoclonal Antibody for Multiple Myeloma
Business Wire - Mon May 19, 7:01AM CDT
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted elotuzumab, an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody, Breakthrough Therapy Designation for use in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of multiple myeloma in patients who have received one or more prior therapies. The designation is based on findings from a randomized Phase 2, open-label study that evaluated two dose levels of elotuzumab in combination with lenalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone in previously-treated patients, including the 10 mg/kg dose that is being studied in Phase 3 trials. Data from the Phase 2 trial were most recently presented at the 18th Annual Congress of the European Hematology Association (EHA) in 2013 (click here to view press release).
Abbott Labs Buying Latin American Drug Giant CFR
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri May 16, 10:58AM CDT
Medical-products giant Abbott Laboratories (ABT) agreed on Friday to buy Chilean drugmaker CFR Pharmaceuticals for $2.9 billion. Abbott stock dipped a fraction in heavy trading on the stock market today. The deal, which also involves Abbott's...
AbbVie Announces Michael Severino, M.D. to Lead R&D Organization and Drive Continued Pipeline Advancement
PR Newswire - Thu May 15, 11:00AM CDT
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has named Michael Severino, M.D. its new Executive Vice President, Research and Development (R&D) and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Severino's track record of innovation within the biotech industry aligns with AbbVie's vision as a new biopharmaceutical leader with a rapidly emerging pipeline.
Marketing Authorization Applications, Clinical Trial Results, Awards & Recognitions, and Resources Expansions - Analyst Notes on AbbVie, Medtronic, Abbott, Zimmer and Arena
PR Newswire - Thu May 15, 7:40AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding AbbVie Inc (NYSE: ABBV), Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZMH) and Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARNA). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2471-100free.
ASCO '14 Preview: Blood Cancer Data from Pharmacyclics, Gilead, Abbvie
at The Street - Wed May 14, 4:00PM CDT
All three companies will be presented updates results on drugs used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Agreements, Earnings Releases, Senior-Level Retirements and Appointments, and Marketing Authorizations - Analyst Notes on Actavis, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers, Biogen Idec and AbbVie
PR Newswire - Wed May 14, 6:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT), Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY), Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB) and AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2434-100free.
Critical Alerts For PepsiCo, Salesforce.com, Fortinet, Total SA, and AbbVie Released By InvestorsObserver
PR Newswire - Tue May 13, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for PEP, CRM, FTNT, TOT, and ABBV.
AbbVie to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Health Care Conference
PR Newswire - Tue May 13, 7:00AM CDT
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Health Care Conference on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Bill Chase, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will take part in a question and answer session at 10 a.m. Central time.
Loss Widens at Achillion - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 12, 10:40AM CDT
Achillion reported a first quarter 2014 loss of 17 cents per share.
Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 9 Companies and 16 Drugs Profiled
M2 - Mon May 12, 6:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f52w3s/metastatic) has announced the addition of the "Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Metastatic Prostate Cancer, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Metastatic Prostate Cancer and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. The report enhances decision making capabilities and help to create effective counter strategies to gain competitive advantage. It strengthens R&D pipelines by identifying new targets and MOAs to produce first-in-class and best-in-class products. Reasons to buy - Provides strategically significant competitor information, analysis, and insights to formulate effective R&D development strategies - Identify emerging players with potentially strong product portfolio and create effective counter-strategies to gain competitive advantage - Develop strategic initiatives by understanding the focus areas of leading companies - Identify and understand important and diverse types of therapeutics under development for Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Plan mergers and acquisitions effectively by identifying key players of the most promising pipeline - Devise corrective measures for pipeline projects by understanding Metastatic Prostate Cancer pipeline depth and focus of Indication therapeutics - Develop and design in-licensing and out-licensing strategies by identifying prospective partners with the most attractive projects to enhance and expand business potential and scope - Modify the therapeutic portfolio by identifying discontinued projects and understanding the factors that drove them from pipeline Companies Mentioned: - AbbVie Inc. - Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Agonox - Camurus AB - Colby Pharmaceutical Company - Fountain Biopharma Inc. - MEI Pharma, Inc. - OXiGENE, Inc. - Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Drug Profiles: - cabazitaxel - pracinostat - leuprolide acetate - LU-901 - veliparib - Engineered Autologous T Cells [cyclophosphamide] - MEDI-6469 - CPC-410 - Actimab-P - Peptide to Inhibit MT1 MMP for Autoimmune Disorders, Inflammation and Oncology - MIP-1095 - FB-704A - Ceramide Analogs - KGP-94 - Vaccine For Oncolytic Newcastle Disease Virus - Glutathione Disulfide Liposomal For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f52w3s/metastatic
Alcohol Addiction - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: Includes 17 Company and 33 Drug Profiles
M2 - Mon May 12, 6:04AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8fhvv9/alcohol_addiction) has announced the addition of the "Alcohol Addiction - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Alcohol Addiction, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Alcohol Addiction and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. The report enhances decision making capabilities and help to create effective counter strategies to gain competitive advantage. It strengthens R&D pipelines by identifying new targets and MOAs to produce first-in-class and best-in-class products. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Alcohol Addiction - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Alcohol Addiction and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Alcohol Addiction products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources Companies Involved: - AbbVie Inc. - Addex Therapeutics - Adial Pharmaceuticals, LLC - AllTranz, Inc. - Bionex Pharmaceuticals LLC - Curemark, LLC - D&A Pharma SAS - Eli Lilly and Company - Euthymics Bioscience, Inc. - Heptares Therapeutics Ltd. - Johnson & Johnson - Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Omeros Corporation - Pfizer Inc. - Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited - Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. - VM Discovery, Inc. Drug Profiles: - baclofen - ibudilast - aprepitant - ABT-436 - pioglitazone hydrochloride - OMS-403 - LY-2940094 - (topiramate ondansetron) - ondansetron - sodium oxybate IR - OMS-405 - GET-73 - ivermectin - oxytocin - baclofen ER - JNJ-39220675 - amitifadine - ADX-71441 - OMS-527 - TKM-ALDH2 - Small Molecule Targeting Orexin 1 - CM-1212 - JNJ-31020028 - SLV-330 - Drugs to Inhibit Histone Deacetylase for CNS Disorders - JNJ-5234801 - VMD-2202 - Drug For Alcohol Addiction - Compound 1 - Small Molecule To Antagonize Ghrelin For Alcoholism For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8f..._addiction
Is This The Next Billion-Dollar Biotech Idea?
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 11, 9:30AM CDT
Developing a new drug costs hundreds of millions of dollars, but for every five drugs that reach the market, another 95 end up in the trash bin . That makes finding the next big thing in biotech particularly hit or miss. Frankly, the odds are...
Rectal Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014
M2 - Thu May 08, 6:52AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d94ppq/rectal_cancer) has announced the addition of the "Rectal Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Rectal Cancer, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Rectal Cancer and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Rectal Cancer - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Rectal Cancer and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Rectal Cancer products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources - Pipeline products coverage based on various stages of development ranging from pre-registration till discovery and undisclosed stages - A detailed assessment of monotherapy and combination therapy pipeline projects - Coverage of the Rectal Cancer pipeline on the basis of target, MoA, route of administration and molecule type - Latest news and deals relating related to pipeline products Companies Mentioned: - AbbVie Inc. - Celltrion, Inc. - Eisai Co., Ltd. - GenVec, Inc. - GlaxoSmithKline plc - Hanwha Chemical Corporation - Isofol Medical AB - Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck KGaA - Nanobiotix - Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d9...tal_cancer
AbbVie Submits for EU Marketing Authorization its Investigational, All-Oral, Interferon-Free Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
PR Newswire Europe - Thu May 08, 5:15AM CDT
-- Submission based on the largest Phase III program in genotype 1 (GT1) hepatitis C patients conducted to date([1])
Crohn's Disease - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 83 Companies and 120 Drugs Profiled
M2 - Thu May 08, 5:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f8cqn8/crohns_disease) has announced the addition of the "Crohn's Disease - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Crohn's Disease, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Crohn's Disease and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Crohn's Disease - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Crohn's Disease and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Crohn's Disease products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources - Pipeline products coverage based on various stages of development ranging from pre-registration till discovery and undisclosed stages - A detailed assessment of monotherapy and combination therapy pipeline projects Companies Involved: - 4SC AG - AbGenomics International, Inc. - AbbVie Inc. - Advancell - Alba Therapeutics Corporation - Alfa Wassermann S.p.A - Allozyne, Inc. - AlphaMab Co., Ltd - Altheus Therapeutics, Inc. - Amgen Inc. - Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Amunix, Inc. - Aniona ApS - Antibe Therapeutics, Inc. - Aprogen, Inc. - AstraZeneca PLC - BioLineRx, Ltd. - Biocon Limited - Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - CIMAB S.A. - CLL Pharma - Calypso Biotech SA - Celgene Corporation - Celltrion, Inc. - ChemoCentryx, Inc. - ChironWells GmbH - Curaxys, S.L. - Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited - Effimune SAS Drug Profiles: - vedolizumab - infliximab biosimilar - infliximab biosimilar - remestemcel-L - vedolizumab - adalimumab - ustekinumab - vercirnon sodium - infliximab - budesonide ER - (rifabutin clarithromycin clofazimine) - infliximab biosimilar - adalimumab biosimilar - rifaximin - laquinimod sodium - tofacitinib - eldelumab - cenplacel-L - PF-04236921 - teduglutide - TNF-Kinoid - AbGn-168H - foralumab - mercaptopurine - adalimumab - vidofludimus - OvaSave - GED-0301 - zucapsaicin - Alequel For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f8...ns_disease
Schizophrenia - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 79 Companies Profiled
M2 - Thu May 08, 4:57AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49rlth/schizophrenia) has announced the addition of the "Schizophrenia - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Schizophrenia, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Schizophrenia and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Schizophrenia - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Schizophrenia and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Schizophrenia products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources - Pipeline products coverage based on various stages of development ranging from pre-registration till discovery and undisclosed stages - A detailed assessment of monotherapy and combination therapy pipeline projects - Coverage of the Schizophrenia pipeline on the basis of target, MoA, route of administration and molecule type - Latest news and deals relating related to pipeline products Companies Mentioned: - AGY Therapeutics, Inc. - AbbVie Inc. - Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Acino Pharma AG - Adamed Sp. z o.o. - Addex Therapeutics - Aestus Therapeutics, Inc. - Alkermes Plc - Angita B.V. - Ascendis Pharma A/S - Astellas Pharma Inc. - Athersys, Inc. - BIOPROJET SCR - BRAINco Biopharma, S.L. - BioCrea GmbH - Bionomics Limited - Biotie Therapies Corp. - Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Cerecor Inc. - Critical Pharmaceuticals Limited - Curemark, LLC - Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. - Delpor, Inc. - Domain Therapeutics SA - Dongwha Pharm Co., Ltd. - Echo Pharmaceuticals B.V. - Egis Gyogyszergyar Nyrt - Eli Lilly and Company For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49...izophrenia
Refractory Multiple Myeloma - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 33 Companies and 48 Drugs Profiled
M2 - Thu May 08, 4:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r636v2/refractory) has announced the addition of the "Refractory Multiple Myeloma - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Refractory Multiple Myeloma, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Refractory Multiple Myeloma and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Refractory Multiple Myeloma - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Refractory Multiple Myeloma and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Refractory Multiple Myeloma products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources - Pipeline products coverage based on various stages of development ranging from pre-registration till discovery and undisclosed stages Companies Involved: - AbbVie Inc. - Acceleron Pharma, Inc. - Acetylon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Altor BioScience Corporation - Array BioPharma Inc. - Astellas Pharma Inc. - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Celgene Corporation - Eli Lilly and Company - Exelixis, Inc. - Genentech, Inc. - GlaxoSmithKline plc - Incyte Corporation - Janssen Biotech, Inc. - Johnson & Johnson - Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd. - Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - MorphoSys AG - Novartis AG - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. - Oncopeptides AB - Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pfizer Inc. - Pharma Mar, S.A. - Pharmacyclics, Inc. - Piramal Enterprises Limited - Prolexys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sanofi - Senesco Technologies, Inc. - Senhwa Biosciences Drug Profiles: - ixazomib citrate - panobinostat - carfilzomib - elotuzumab - plitidepsin - bendamustine - ibrutinib - ruxolitinib phosphate - ARRY-520 - ALT-801 - pomalidomide - chloroquine [bortezomib] [cyclophosphamide] - Melflufen - Circularly Permuted TRAIL - alisertib - daratumumab - PRLX-93936 - carfilzomib - cabozantinib (s)-malate - SNS-01T - SL-401 - TH-302 - P-276 - MOR-202 - KW-2478 - palbociclib - luminespib - plerixafor - ricolinostat - LY-2812176 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r636v2/refractory
Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 33 Companies and 48 Drugs Profiled
M2 - Thu May 08, 4:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/grpwf5/metastatic) has announced the addition of the "Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Reasons to buy - Provides strategically significant competitor information, analysis, and insights to formulate effective R&D development strategies - Identify emerging players with potentially strong product portfolio and create effective counter-strategies to gain competitive advantage - Develop strategic initiatives by understanding the focus areas of leading companies - Identify and understand important and diverse types of therapeutics under development for Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer - Plan mergers and acquisitions effectively by identifying key players of the most promising pipeline Companies Involved: - ATLAB Pharma SAS - AbbVie Inc. - Active Biotech AB - Astellas Pharma Inc. - AstraZeneca PLC - Bavarian Nordic A/S - Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Bind Therapeutics, Inc. - Bostwick Laboratories, Inc. - CellCentric Ltd. - CureVac GmbH - DexTech Medical AB - Eli Lilly and Company - Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - Exelixis, Inc. - GTx, Inc. - GenSpera, Inc. - Genentech, Inc. - Medivation, Inc. - Merck KGaA - Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NewLink Genetics Corporation - Novartis AG - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. - Oncothyreon Inc. - Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sotio a.s. - Supratek Pharma Inc. - Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. Drug Profiles: - enzalutamide - orteronel - custirsen sodium - tasquinimod - enzalutamide - cabozantinib (s)-malate - Prostvac - DCVAC/PCa - patupilone - DI-17-E-6 - olaratumab - navitoclax - vandetanib - PSMA ADC - GTx-758 - linsitinib - olaparib - panobinostat - carfilzomib - ganetespib - pelareorep - PX-866 - CV-9103 - G-202 - docetaxel targeted nanoparticles - buparlisib hydrochloride - NLG-8189 - Adenovirus/PSA Vaccine - TL-118 - CV-9104 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/grpwf5/metastatic
Abbott to Buy CFR Pharma - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 19, 11:00AM CDT
In a move to broaden its presence in the Latin American market, Abbott Labs (ABT) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CFR Pharmaceuticals.
FDA to give blood cancer drug faster review
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon May 19, 8:58AM CDT
A potential blood cancer treatment from drugmakers AbbVie and Bristol-Myers Squibb has been named a "breakthrough therapy" by the Food and Drug Administration, a designation designed to speed up the drug's testing and approval process.
Bristol-Myers Squibb and AbbVie Receive U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Elotuzumab, an Investigational Humanized Monoclonal Antibody for Multiple Myeloma
Business Wire - Mon May 19, 7:01AM CDT
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted elotuzumab, an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody, Breakthrough Therapy Designation for use in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of multiple myeloma in patients who have received one or more prior therapies. The designation is based on findings from a randomized Phase 2, open-label study that evaluated two dose levels of elotuzumab in combination with lenalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone in previously-treated patients, including the 10 mg/kg dose that is being studied in Phase 3 trials. Data from the Phase 2 trial were most recently presented at the 18th Annual Congress of the European Hematology Association (EHA) in 2013 (click here to view press release).
Abbott Labs Buying Latin American Drug Giant CFR
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri May 16, 10:58AM CDT
Medical-products giant Abbott Laboratories (ABT) agreed on Friday to buy Chilean drugmaker CFR Pharmaceuticals for $2.9 billion. Abbott stock dipped a fraction in heavy trading on the stock market today. The deal, which also involves Abbott's...
AbbVie Announces Michael Severino, M.D. to Lead R&D Organization and Drive Continued Pipeline Advancement
PR Newswire - Thu May 15, 11:00AM CDT
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has named Michael Severino, M.D. its new Executive Vice President, Research and Development (R&D) and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Severino's track record of innovation within the biotech industry aligns with AbbVie's vision as a new biopharmaceutical leader with a rapidly emerging pipeline.
Marketing Authorization Applications, Clinical Trial Results, Awards & Recognitions, and Resources Expansions - Analyst Notes on AbbVie, Medtronic, Abbott, Zimmer and Arena
PR Newswire - Thu May 15, 7:40AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding AbbVie Inc (NYSE: ABBV), Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZMH) and Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARNA). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2471-100free.
ASCO '14 Preview: Blood Cancer Data from Pharmacyclics, Gilead, Abbvie
at The Street - Wed May 14, 4:00PM CDT
All three companies will be presented updates results on drugs used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Agreements, Earnings Releases, Senior-Level Retirements and Appointments, and Marketing Authorizations - Analyst Notes on Actavis, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers, Biogen Idec and AbbVie
PR Newswire - Wed May 14, 6:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT), Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY), Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB) and AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2434-100free.
Critical Alerts For PepsiCo, Salesforce.com, Fortinet, Total SA, and AbbVie Released By InvestorsObserver
PR Newswire - Tue May 13, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for PEP, CRM, FTNT, TOT, and ABBV.
AbbVie to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Health Care Conference
PR Newswire - Tue May 13, 7:00AM CDT
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Health Care Conference on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Bill Chase, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will take part in a question and answer session at 10 a.m. Central time.
Loss Widens at Achillion - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 12, 10:40AM CDT
Achillion reported a first quarter 2014 loss of 17 cents per share.
Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 9 Companies and 16 Drugs Profiled
M2 - Mon May 12, 6:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f52w3s/metastatic) has announced the addition of the "Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Metastatic Prostate Cancer, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Metastatic Prostate Cancer and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. The report enhances decision making capabilities and help to create effective counter strategies to gain competitive advantage. It strengthens R&D pipelines by identifying new targets and MOAs to produce first-in-class and best-in-class products. Reasons to buy - Provides strategically significant competitor information, analysis, and insights to formulate effective R&D development strategies - Identify emerging players with potentially strong product portfolio and create effective counter-strategies to gain competitive advantage - Develop strategic initiatives by understanding the focus areas of leading companies - Identify and understand important and diverse types of therapeutics under development for Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Plan mergers and acquisitions effectively by identifying key players of the most promising pipeline - Devise corrective measures for pipeline projects by understanding Metastatic Prostate Cancer pipeline depth and focus of Indication therapeutics - Develop and design in-licensing and out-licensing strategies by identifying prospective partners with the most attractive projects to enhance and expand business potential and scope - Modify the therapeutic portfolio by identifying discontinued projects and understanding the factors that drove them from pipeline Companies Mentioned: - AbbVie Inc. - Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Agonox - Camurus AB - Colby Pharmaceutical Company - Fountain Biopharma Inc. - MEI Pharma, Inc. - OXiGENE, Inc. - Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Drug Profiles: - cabazitaxel - pracinostat - leuprolide acetate - LU-901 - veliparib - Engineered Autologous T Cells [cyclophosphamide] - MEDI-6469 - CPC-410 - Actimab-P - Peptide to Inhibit MT1 MMP for Autoimmune Disorders, Inflammation and Oncology - MIP-1095 - FB-704A - Ceramide Analogs - KGP-94 - Vaccine For Oncolytic Newcastle Disease Virus - Glutathione Disulfide Liposomal For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f52w3s/metastatic
Alcohol Addiction - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: Includes 17 Company and 33 Drug Profiles
M2 - Mon May 12, 6:04AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8fhvv9/alcohol_addiction) has announced the addition of the "Alcohol Addiction - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Alcohol Addiction, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Alcohol Addiction and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. The report enhances decision making capabilities and help to create effective counter strategies to gain competitive advantage. It strengthens R&D pipelines by identifying new targets and MOAs to produce first-in-class and best-in-class products. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Alcohol Addiction - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Alcohol Addiction and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Alcohol Addiction products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources Companies Involved: - AbbVie Inc. - Addex Therapeutics - Adial Pharmaceuticals, LLC - AllTranz, Inc. - Bionex Pharmaceuticals LLC - Curemark, LLC - D&A Pharma SAS - Eli Lilly and Company - Euthymics Bioscience, Inc. - Heptares Therapeutics Ltd. - Johnson & Johnson - Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Omeros Corporation - Pfizer Inc. - Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited - Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. - VM Discovery, Inc. Drug Profiles: - baclofen - ibudilast - aprepitant - ABT-436 - pioglitazone hydrochloride - OMS-403 - LY-2940094 - (topiramate ondansetron) - ondansetron - sodium oxybate IR - OMS-405 - GET-73 - ivermectin - oxytocin - baclofen ER - JNJ-39220675 - amitifadine - ADX-71441 - OMS-527 - TKM-ALDH2 - Small Molecule Targeting Orexin 1 - CM-1212 - JNJ-31020028 - SLV-330 - Drugs to Inhibit Histone Deacetylase for CNS Disorders - JNJ-5234801 - VMD-2202 - Drug For Alcohol Addiction - Compound 1 - Small Molecule To Antagonize Ghrelin For Alcoholism For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8f..._addiction
Is This The Next Billion-Dollar Biotech Idea?
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 11, 9:30AM CDT
Developing a new drug costs hundreds of millions of dollars, but for every five drugs that reach the market, another 95 end up in the trash bin . That makes finding the next big thing in biotech particularly hit or miss. Frankly, the odds are...
Rectal Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014
M2 - Thu May 08, 6:52AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d94ppq/rectal_cancer) has announced the addition of the "Rectal Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Rectal Cancer, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Rectal Cancer and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Rectal Cancer - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Rectal Cancer and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Rectal Cancer products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources - Pipeline products coverage based on various stages of development ranging from pre-registration till discovery and undisclosed stages - A detailed assessment of monotherapy and combination therapy pipeline projects - Coverage of the Rectal Cancer pipeline on the basis of target, MoA, route of administration and molecule type - Latest news and deals relating related to pipeline products Companies Mentioned: - AbbVie Inc. - Celltrion, Inc. - Eisai Co., Ltd. - GenVec, Inc. - GlaxoSmithKline plc - Hanwha Chemical Corporation - Isofol Medical AB - Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck KGaA - Nanobiotix - Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d9...tal_cancer
AbbVie Submits for EU Marketing Authorization its Investigational, All-Oral, Interferon-Free Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
PR Newswire Europe - Thu May 08, 5:15AM CDT
-- Submission based on the largest Phase III program in genotype 1 (GT1) hepatitis C patients conducted to date([1])
Crohn's Disease - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 83 Companies and 120 Drugs Profiled
M2 - Thu May 08, 5:03AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f8cqn8/crohns_disease) has announced the addition of the "Crohn's Disease - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Crohn's Disease, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Crohn's Disease and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Crohn's Disease - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Crohn's Disease and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Crohn's Disease products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources - Pipeline products coverage based on various stages of development ranging from pre-registration till discovery and undisclosed stages - A detailed assessment of monotherapy and combination therapy pipeline projects Companies Involved: - 4SC AG - AbGenomics International, Inc. - AbbVie Inc. - Advancell - Alba Therapeutics Corporation - Alfa Wassermann S.p.A - Allozyne, Inc. - AlphaMab Co., Ltd - Altheus Therapeutics, Inc. - Amgen Inc. - Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Amunix, Inc. - Aniona ApS - Antibe Therapeutics, Inc. - Aprogen, Inc. - AstraZeneca PLC - BioLineRx, Ltd. - Biocon Limited - Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - CIMAB S.A. - CLL Pharma - Calypso Biotech SA - Celgene Corporation - Celltrion, Inc. - ChemoCentryx, Inc. - ChironWells GmbH - Curaxys, S.L. - Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited - Effimune SAS Drug Profiles: - vedolizumab - infliximab biosimilar - infliximab biosimilar - remestemcel-L - vedolizumab - adalimumab - ustekinumab - vercirnon sodium - infliximab - budesonide ER - (rifabutin clarithromycin clofazimine) - infliximab biosimilar - adalimumab biosimilar - rifaximin - laquinimod sodium - tofacitinib - eldelumab - cenplacel-L - PF-04236921 - teduglutide - TNF-Kinoid - AbGn-168H - foralumab - mercaptopurine - adalimumab - vidofludimus - OvaSave - GED-0301 - zucapsaicin - Alequel For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f8...ns_disease
Schizophrenia - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 79 Companies Profiled
M2 - Thu May 08, 4:57AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49rlth/schizophrenia) has announced the addition of the "Schizophrenia - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Schizophrenia, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Schizophrenia and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Schizophrenia - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Schizophrenia and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Schizophrenia products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources - Pipeline products coverage based on various stages of development ranging from pre-registration till discovery and undisclosed stages - A detailed assessment of monotherapy and combination therapy pipeline projects - Coverage of the Schizophrenia pipeline on the basis of target, MoA, route of administration and molecule type - Latest news and deals relating related to pipeline products Companies Mentioned: - AGY Therapeutics, Inc. - AbbVie Inc. - Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Acino Pharma AG - Adamed Sp. z o.o. - Addex Therapeutics - Aestus Therapeutics, Inc. - Alkermes Plc - Angita B.V. - Ascendis Pharma A/S - Astellas Pharma Inc. - Athersys, Inc. - BIOPROJET SCR - BRAINco Biopharma, S.L. - BioCrea GmbH - Bionomics Limited - Biotie Therapies Corp. - Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Cerecor Inc. - Critical Pharmaceuticals Limited - Curemark, LLC - Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. - Delpor, Inc. - Domain Therapeutics SA - Dongwha Pharm Co., Ltd. - Echo Pharmaceuticals B.V. - Egis Gyogyszergyar Nyrt - Eli Lilly and Company For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49...izophrenia
Refractory Multiple Myeloma - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 33 Companies and 48 Drugs Profiled
M2 - Thu May 08, 4:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r636v2/refractory) has announced the addition of the "Refractory Multiple Myeloma - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Refractory Multiple Myeloma, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Refractory Multiple Myeloma and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Scope - The report provides a snapshot of the global therapeutic landscape of Refractory Multiple Myeloma - The report reviews key pipeline products under drug profile section which includes, product description, MoA and R&D brief, licensing and collaboration details & other developmental activities - The report reviews key players involved in the therapeutics development for Refractory Multiple Myeloma and enlists all their major and minor projects - The report summarizes all the dormant and discontinued pipeline projects - A review of the Refractory Multiple Myeloma products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources - Pipeline products coverage based on various stages of development ranging from pre-registration till discovery and undisclosed stages Companies Involved: - AbbVie Inc. - Acceleron Pharma, Inc. - Acetylon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Altor BioScience Corporation - Array BioPharma Inc. - Astellas Pharma Inc. - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Celgene Corporation - Eli Lilly and Company - Exelixis, Inc. - Genentech, Inc. - GlaxoSmithKline plc - Incyte Corporation - Janssen Biotech, Inc. - Johnson & Johnson - Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd. - Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - MorphoSys AG - Novartis AG - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. - Oncopeptides AB - Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pfizer Inc. - Pharma Mar, S.A. - Pharmacyclics, Inc. - Piramal Enterprises Limited - Prolexys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sanofi - Senesco Technologies, Inc. - Senhwa Biosciences Drug Profiles: - ixazomib citrate - panobinostat - carfilzomib - elotuzumab - plitidepsin - bendamustine - ibrutinib - ruxolitinib phosphate - ARRY-520 - ALT-801 - pomalidomide - chloroquine [bortezomib] [cyclophosphamide] - Melflufen - Circularly Permuted TRAIL - alisertib - daratumumab - PRLX-93936 - carfilzomib - cabozantinib (s)-malate - SNS-01T - SL-401 - TH-302 - P-276 - MOR-202 - KW-2478 - palbociclib - luminespib - plerixafor - ricolinostat - LY-2812176 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r636v2/refractory
Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014: 33 Companies and 48 Drugs Profiled
M2 - Thu May 08, 4:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/grpwf5/metastatic) has announced the addition of the "Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report to their offering. This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. Reasons to buy - Provides strategically significant competitor information, analysis, and insights to formulate effective R&D development strategies - Identify emerging players with potentially strong product portfolio and create effective counter-strategies to gain competitive advantage - Develop strategic initiatives by understanding the focus areas of leading companies - Identify and understand important and diverse types of therapeutics under development for Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant, Androgen-Independent) Prostate Cancer - Plan mergers and acquisitions effectively by identifying key players of the most promising pipeline Companies Involved: - ATLAB Pharma SAS - AbbVie Inc. - Active Biotech AB - Astellas Pharma Inc. - AstraZeneca PLC - Bavarian Nordic A/S - Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Bind Therapeutics, Inc. - Bostwick Laboratories, Inc. - CellCentric Ltd. - CureVac GmbH - DexTech Medical AB - Eli Lilly and Company - Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - Exelixis, Inc. - GTx, Inc. - GenSpera, Inc. - Genentech, Inc. - Medivation, Inc. - Merck KGaA - Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NewLink Genetics Corporation - Novartis AG - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. - Oncothyreon Inc. - Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sotio a.s. - Supratek Pharma Inc. - Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. Drug Profiles: - enzalutamide - orteronel - custirsen sodium - tasquinimod - enzalutamide - cabozantinib (s)-malate - Prostvac - DCVAC/PCa - patupilone - DI-17-E-6 - olaratumab - navitoclax - vandetanib - PSMA ADC - GTx-758 - linsitinib - olaparib - panobinostat - carfilzomib - ganetespib - pelareorep - PX-866 - CV-9103 - G-202 - docetaxel targeted nanoparticles - buparlisib hydrochloride - NLG-8189 - Adenovirus/PSA Vaccine - TL-118 - CV-9104 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/grpwf5/metastatic
