Keyword: Insulin

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Sanofi and Mannkind Agree Afrezza Termination

15.11.2016 - Sanofi and US biopharmaceutical company Mannkind have finally thrashed out an agreement to terminate their licensing deal for Afrezza inhalable insulin. The agreement will likely...

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Novo Nordisk Axes Jobs to Cut Costs

03.10.2016 - The world’s biggest insulin producer, Novo Nordisk, has announced plans to cut 1,000 jobs in response to a challenging environment and increased competition, particularly in the US...

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Lilly CEO Lechleiter to Retire in December

01.08.2016 - Long-time Eli Lilly chairman and CEO, John C. Lechleiter, has announced plans to retire in December of this year after 30 years with the US drugmaker. Succeeding the 62-year-old...

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After Pharma’s Patent Cliff

04.04.2016 - Analysts love looking into the future, particularly when it comes to big pharma’s prospect for growth and earnings. The industry experts of Morningstar see slowing patent losses...

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Sanofi Collaborates on Diabetes with Lexicon and Hanmi

13.11.2015 - French drugmaker Sanofi has entered into two separate collaborations to develop and commercialize diabetes treatments. An agreement with US-based Lexicon Pharmaceuticals centers on...

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Eli Lilly Expands R&D at Indianapolis

05.11.2015 - US drugmaker Eli Lilly plans to expand its research and development headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the tune of $70 million, adding floor space and a new disciplinary...

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Sanofi and Lilly Settle Lantus Patent Row

29.09.2015 - France’s Sanofi and US drugmaker Eli Lilly have resolved their patent dispute over insulin drugs. The settlement announced this week ends a US lawsuit brought by the French...

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Novo Nordisk Sees Chance of U.S. Tresiba Launch Before Rivals

21.03.2014 - Novo Nordisk should still be able to introduce its long-acting insulin Tresiba on the U.S. market before rival products, despite being hit by a delay, the CEO of the Danish...