October 5, 2014
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Pfizer and Kyowa Hakko Kirin to collaborate on immuno-oncology combination study

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Kyowa Hakko Kirin (Tokyo:4151), have entered into an agreement to explore the therapeutic potential of the combination of Pfizer’s PF-05082566, an investigational, fully humanized monoclonal antibody (mAb) that stimulates signaling through 4-1BB (CD-137), a protein involved … Continue reading

October 5, 2014
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Bayer closes acquisition of consumer care business of Merck & Co., Inc., United States, for USD 14.2 billion

Bayer has completed the acquisition of the consumer care business of the U.S. pharmaceuticals group Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. The transaction closed on October 1, 2014, following receipt of required antitrust approvals. “This acquisition is a … Continue reading

October 5, 2014
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Common painkillers combined with other drugs may cause high risk of GI bleeding

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – such as ibuprofen and aspirin – increase one’s risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. When taken in combination with other drugs, this risk is significantly higher, according to new research appearing in the October issue of … Continue reading

September 25, 2014
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Dr. Syed Jamshed Ahmed Vice President (Marketing) Pakistan Pharmacist Federation (Centre) and Dr.Arif Ali Arain, President Pakistan Pharmacist Federation (Sindh) has organized a walk in Karachi Sindh.

Pharmaceutical Review (www.pharmareview.wordpress.com); September 25, 2014 “World Pharmacist Day has been celebrated in Karachi Sindh. Syed Jamshed Ahmed B. Pharm., MBA., M. Phil., Ph.D., Vice President Marketing Pakistan Pharmacist Federation (Centre) (Tel: (021) 4315195-7 Ext. 112), and Dr.Arif Ali Arain, … Continue reading