AstraZeneca PLC First Quarter Results 2008
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Sales in the first quarter increased by 4 percent at CER, or 10 percent on an as reported basis. Sales in the US were up 5 percent; the inclusion of MedImmune sales in the quarter more than offset the decline in Toprol-XL™ sales in the US market.
Genzyme Reports Strong First-Quarter Growth
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Genzyme Corporation (NASDAQ: GENZ) reported results for the first quarter of 2008, which featured excellent revenue growth, continued operating leverage, a significant increase in non-GAAP profit, and strong progress across the company.
Novartis reports higher sales and earnings in first quarter of 2008
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On track for solid growth in 2008, Novartis reported higher net sales and double-digit earnings growth in the first quarter of 2008 from the Group's continuing operations now entirely focused on healthcare and reaffirmed its outlook for record sales and earnings for the full year.
Novartis announces 20% average reduction in price of malaria drug Coartem®
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Novartis has announced a 20% average reduction in the price of Coartem® tablets (artemether/lumefantrine 20 mg/120 mg), the state-of-the-art artemisinin-based combination treatment (ACT) for malaria. Starting this Friday, which is World Malaria Day, this price reduction will increase access to Coartem for millions of malaria patients, especially children in low income regions of Africa.
The Medicines Company Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
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The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: MDCO) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2008. Financial highlights for the first quarter of 2008:
- Net revenue increased by 19% to $79.4 million for the first quarter of 2008 from $66.6 million for the first quarter of 2007.
Environmentally Responsible Site to Significantly Increase Company's Presence in China
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Genzyme Corp. (Nasdaq: GENZ) announced today that it will build a major new research and development center in Beijing. The initiative is an important element in Genzyme's ongoing global expansion and commitment to establishing a long-term presence in China.
Results from phase 2b "DEEP" study in severe pre-eclampsia
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Protherics PLC, the international biopharmaceutical company focused on critical care and cancer, today announces that its placebo-controlled phase 2b Digoxin Immune Fab (DIF) Efficacy Evaluation in Pre-eclampsia ("DEEP") study in severe pre-eclampsia has met one of its two primary endpoints.
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