Tag: Pharma Sector
EU Forces South African Pharma Co To Slash Cancer Drug Prices
The European Commission said Wednesday it had forced South African drugs giant Aspen to slash prices on six cancer drugs after finding it abused...
Indian Regulator Looks To Unlock Competition In Pharma Sector
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched a study to identify and address anti-competitive practices in the pharmaceutical sector as the country grapples...
US: Bristol-Myers and Celgene in US$74B pharmaceutical merger
Bristol-Myers Squibb is buying rival Celgene in a cash and stock deal valued at about US$74 billion or US$90 billion including debt.
The tie-up, which...
UK: CMA closes pharmacy cartel
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to close its investigation into the alleged anti-competitive agreements and concerted practices in relation to generic...
US: Cigna shareholders approve Express Scripts deal
Health insurer Cigna said its shareholders Friday morning approved the company's proposed $67 billion purchase of pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts.
During a special meeting...
UK: Competition watchdog launches inquiry into Canadian pharma company
Concordia International a Canada-based pharmaceutical company, said Wednesday October 11, that its International segment and certain of its products are part of an investigation...
