With patent loss looming, Takeda knocks proposed Velcade copycats in FDA petition Takeda’s multiple myeloma blockbuster Velcade is quickly running out of patent protection, but the drug maker has filed a citizen petition it hopes can stave off competition for a little while longer. The Japanese pharma giant asked th...
Find MoreWith $496M CNS sale, Novartis joins other Pharma companies casting off tired meds The latest Big Pharma to join the asset-sale party is Novartis, which is in talks to offload some of its older central nervous system (CNS) drugs, including Ritalin for attention deficit disorder and Exelon patch for Alzheimer’s. The p...
Find MoreThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the field of oncology. Held annually, this conference brings together researchers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.