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France The latest news from French pharma, including fears of medicine shortages and suspension of online sales of paracetamol, CARMAT’s artificial heart product entering a study in France, Sanofi’s expanded deal with Innate Pharma and new funding for cell and gene therapy biotech Cellectis.   France suspends internet sales of paracetamol …

China A roundup of some of the biggest healthcare and pharma news from China, including the country’s struggle with a rampant COVID-19 outbreak and the external concern that surrounds it, China Meheco’s Paxlovid contract, Boston Scientific’s majority stake in Chinese medtech Acotec, Gracell Biotechnologies’ CAR-T therapy phase I trial 100 percent…

Asia-Pacific The biggest pharma stories from Southeast Asia, including GSK’s new HPF manufacturing investment, license suspensions for Samco Farma and Ciubros Farma after Indonesia’s acute kidney injury crisis, Kalbe’s Aventis share purchase, China-based MGI Tech’s participation in Thailand’s genomics initiative and Boston Scientific’s expanded operations in Malaysia.   GSK invests SGD…

Taiwan The latest pharma news from Taiwan, including Gongwin-KY’s lung cancer drug approval in China, Anxo Pharmaceutical/Genovior Biotech alliance, Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Metagone Biotech’s glaucoma and macular degeneration drug development, and Ever Supreme Bio Technology’s cell therapy progress.   New Gongwin-KY lung cancer drug cleared for marketing…

Germany The latest from German pharma, including Merck KGaA’s increased gamble on external innovation, Bayer’s focus supply chain stability, CatalYm’s EUR 50 million series C financing and Boehringer Ingelheim’s deal with California biotech, Surrozen.   German CDMO Rentschler’s chief executive, Frank Mathias, stepping down (Fierce Pharma) After seven years at the…

Saudi Arabia Some of the most significant stories coming out of Saudi Arabia’s dynamic pharmaceutical industry, including Spanish firm Cinfa’s decision to reinforce its presence in the country, how Saudi and other Middle Eastern countries are becoming major importers of Korean biomedical products, and the USD 335 million funding injection secured by…

India The latest news from the Indian pharma sector, including the potential for greater numbers of exports and better market access to the UK under a proposed free trade agreement, yet another scandal – this time over contaminated cough syrup in Gambia –, and why 200 million doses of Bharat Biotech’s…

Switzerland The latest news from Swiss pharma and healthcare, including the startling announcement that Switzerland is set to destroy a full nine million doses of expired Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, with over five million more likely to follow. Elsewhere, Swiss health insurance premiums are set to see their largest rise since 2010…

UK With the brief tenure of Liz Truss as Prime Minister already drawing to a close, the UK faces yet another new leader as the country attempts to extricate itself from the financial havoc wreaked by the Truss administration. Despite this backdrop, activity continues in the UK’s vibrant healthcare and life…

China A roundup of some of the biggest recent stories from Chinese pharma, including Moderna’s refusal to divulge its mRNA IP, Advanced MedTech’s acquisition of urology leader WIKKON and Menarini’s AMR deal with SciClone Pharmaceuticals.   Moderna holds onto its vaccine IP and refuses tech transfer in China (Financial Times) Moderna…

Germany A roundup of some of the biggest recent stories from German pharma, including the latest on beleaguered Bayer CEO Werner Baumann, Merck KGaA’s latest investments in France and Germany, and STADA securing the first authorized treatment in Europe for the rare kidney disease immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN).   Bayer’s hunt…

Netherlands The latest news from the Dutch pharma, biotech and healthcare industries, including the bullish comments of Argenx CEO Tim Van Hauwermeiren following the successful launch of its Vyvgart product; cancer diagnostic firm Agendia’s decision to withdraw from a US IPO; and the latest on cross-border travel and vaccines in the…