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BASF moves some production from Illinois to Germany
Citing a BASF executive, PBR reports the move is being made because it allows for a more centralized production facility, reduces complexity in production and allows for future expansion.
Merck Serono to cut 580 Swiss jobs, close Geneva HQ
Whatever its description, the German Merck's decision to shutter its Serono division's Geneva headquarters and cut up to 580 Swiss jobs is a big move to counter recent R&D setbacks.
Wireless system fuels device implants
Engineers in Germany have come up with an improved wireless system from which to transmit power to medical implants or drug dispensers.
U.K. enjoys bargain-basement drug prices, report finds
At a time when European budget cuts have put unprecedented pressure on drug prices, the U.K. has enjoyed among the lowest prices in the region.
Germany smiles on AZ's Brilique
German authorities have given AstraZeneca ( $AZN ) a boost by issuing their final positive recommendation for the company's heart drug Brilique , which is known as Brilinta in the U.S. It's the first
Novartis stops deliveries in German wholesaling dispute
Swiss drugmaker Novartis ( $NVS ) has stopped shipping drugs to two more German wholesalers in an ongoing dispute over prices. As Reuters reports, Germany's top wholesaler, Phoenix, and its smaller
AZ's Brilique rated highly in inaugural German assessment
Two reasons to watch Germany's assessment of the new bloodthinner from AstraZeneca ( $AZN ): it's an important new drug for the company, which is counting on Brilique/Brilinta to help replace revenues
U.K. pharma pushes back against value-based pricing
Europe's austerity push has put the squeeze on drugmakers, that's no secret. Not surprisingly, troubled Greece, Spain and Italy have all gone after drug spending as a way to dig out of their
Pfizer hints that German policy helped drive 500 job cuts
Pfizer ( $PFE ) is cutting more than 500 jobs in Germany, amounting to one in 8 of the company's workforce there, Handelsblatt is reporting. And in a story that's familiar after several years of sales
German trial a step toward upcoming track/trace mandate
In Germany, pharma companies are working with wholesalers and pharmacists on a track/trace project for supply chain security. The securPharm pilot involves an end-to-end system. Manufacturers will
