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Novartis buys Manchester-based biotech and superbug drugs
Acquisition will assist company's expansion into hospital sector ..(more)

 Schering-Plough named in top 50 best places to work in UK
Employee survey propels company onto list at 39..(more)

 Study shows Inegy scores over its rival Crestor
Combination drug more effective than statin-only product..(more)

 Allergan chooses UK for research base
Move to Marlow brings 150 new jobs to area..(more)

 GPs launch scathing attack on health service reforms
Critics say December's PBC target is unattainable..(more)

 Galvus could offer hope to difficult-to-treat diabetes patients
Results show lowering of blood sugar levels and reduced weight gain..(more)

 Bayer clinches Schering purchase
Acquisition paves way for new German pharma giant..(more)

 Cancer vaccine continues to show encouraging results
TroVax to go ahead to phase III trial..(more)

 Blockbuster potential for diabetes vision drug
Arxxant first ever oral treament for retinopathy..(more)

 Combination pill cuts heart attacks
Data show Caduet substantially protects at-risk patients..(more)

 Humira gets go-ahead for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis
Abbott drug set to chase market leaders ..(more)

 Half of COPD patients misdiagnosed, says survey
Failure to treat allows condition to progress unchecked..(more)

 Relief for campaigners as NICE approves Herceptin
But PCTs face tough financing decisions..(more)

 True scale of NHS deficits 'masked' says think tank
But government claims figures better than predicted..(more)

 China upholds Viagra patent
People's Court decision aims to hold back generic firms..(more)

 Avastin filed for advanced breast cancer
Submission should further boost sales of blockbuster drug..(more)

 Practice 'clusters' urged to lead next phase of NHS revolution
Hopes that practice-based commissioning is the way forward..(more)

 OTC regulations to be streamlined
'Self-certification' scheme for minor label changes..(more)

 European agreement to improve children's medicines
New measures to make paediatric drugs safer..(more)

 Exelon is first drug for Parkinson's disease dementia
Up to 48,000 Parkinson's patients could benefit..(more)

 Phytopharm looks for licensing partner for Alzheimer drug
Company claims Cogane is a breakthrough treatment..(more)

 Pfizer's insomnia treatment hit by ruling
High-dose version of Indiplon refused approval..(more)

 Pharmacists given new guidance on counterfeit medicines
Awareness-raising initiative warns on danger of fake drugs..(more)

 NICE set to recommend new 'gold standard' treatments for early-stage breast cancer
Three new drugs expected to replace tamoxifen..(more)

 Acomplia poised for approval as NHS focuses on fighting fat
Weight loss drug could peak at more than $1 billion..(more)

 GSK investors opt for anonymity in face of animal extremist threat
Administrative loophole protects investors' identities..(more)

 PCT mergers bring end to uncertainty
Restructuring and reforms begin for patient-centred NHS..(more)

 First private contractors to provide GP services
Care UK to open new surgery and walk-in centre..(more)

 Roundhouse joins Affiniti marketing communications group
with further acquisitions planned for 2006..(more)

 Outrage over NICE verdict on Alzheimer's drugs
Use of AChE inhibitors to be restricted..(more)

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