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Woman sues Anthem Blue Cross for refusing to cover hepatitis C drug

2015-05-19 09:30:23| Biotech - Topix.net

A West Hollywood woman sued insurer Anthem Blue Cross for refusing to cover the cost of an expensive drug that she says would cure her hepatitis C infection. Shima Andre said in the lawsuit that Anthem has refused to pay the estimated $99,000 it would cost to be treated with the controversial drug Harvoni, which has been shown to destroy the deadly virus in most patients.

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Obesity epidemic drives multimillion-dollar drug deal

2015-05-18 22:06:00| Biotech - Topix.net

The global obesity epidemic has paved the way for local scientists to drive a deal that could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and is potentially the richest of its type seen in Australia. Shares in Pharmaxis surged on Monday on news it has signed a deal with a global drugs major to pursue development of a compound developed by local scientists which has barely made it to the test tube.

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What You Need To Know In Biotech: An ASCO Disappointment, Big Money In Brains And A New CF Drug

2015-05-17 11:51:48| Biotech - Topix.net

Luke Timmerman is a journalist specializing in biotechnology. He is the founder and editor of the Timmerman Report, a subscription publication for biotech insiders.

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SAFC expands ADC and bulk drug manufacturing in CA, MO

2015-05-14 21:34:46| Chemicals - Topix.net

Sigma-Aldrich's custom manufacturing division has expanded its facility in St Louis, Missouri, allowing it to commercially manufacture antibody drug conjugates . The site was built to meet SafeBridge category 4 compound handling standards for high potency compounds.

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