![]() Dr.Shruti Bhat, Leader Pharmaceutical R&D and Expert in hiTech formulation development for over 35 different therapeutic class of drugs moieties, brings to you some highlights from current pharma and clinical business news, views and data. "Two drug makers with sometimes stormy pasts, Biovail and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, said Monday that they had agreed to merge in a $3.2 billion deal." The new company "will retain the Valeant name," and "will focus on four areas, including treatments for the skin and for neurology, and is expected to have more than $175 million in savings by the second year... More at http://www.pharm-education.com/2010/06/pharma-industry-updates-biovail-and.html References- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/22/business/22drug.html?src=busln http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/06/21/business-health-care-providers-us-biovail-valeant_7706755.html http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100621-709413.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLEHeadlinesAmericas http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-06-21/valeant-pharma-canada-s-biovail-corp-agree-to-merge-in-stock-transaction.html Disclaimer- The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances. Http://www.drshrutibhat.com Expert at leading Pharmaceutical R&D. Translates innovative concepts to PROFITS. YouTube Channel : Http://www.youtube.com/user/ShrutiBhat10 Do you have questions for the author? CommentsLeave a Reply |