@FierceBiotech: GSK, Theravance hit up regulators for approval of key asthma/COPD drug. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: AstraZeneca's Link deal all about getting its new iMed - small, semi-virtual discovery unit - in gear. Wheelin/dealin. Item | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: BB Biotech rejected unsolicited proposal to take co private, says shares bested the Swiss mkt. Is that enough? Release | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Acadia Pharmaceuticals ($ACAD) has scrapped development of a schizophrenia drug, AM-831, after the candidate missed the main goal of an early-stage study. Article
> Pharma services giant Quintiles has teamed up with healthcare tech provider Allscripts to develop clinical research software. Report
> Affymax's ($AFFY) shares jumped after the biotech and Takeda struck a supply agreement for their anemia drug Omontys with Fresenius. Item
> OncoMed Pharmaceuticals has kicked off a Phase I clinical trial for OMP-54F28 in patients with advanced solid tumors. The drug, which is designed to attack cancer stem cells, is being developed in partnership with Bayer Healthcare. News
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Emerging-markets demand saves French plant where Ipsen makes primary care meds. News | Follow @FiercePharma
> Forest independents immediately tell Carl Icahn no. News
> India to destroy 27M doses of BCG vaccine as shortages loom elsewhere. More
> China may not produce for Big Pharma long-term. Article
> 2,500 Sanofi jobs may be marched off patent cliff. Story
Medical Device News
@FierceMedDev: While purchasers praise the FDA's device ID plan, members of the industry remain wary. Item | Follow @FierceMedDev
@MarkHFierce: We have extended the nomination deadline for the 15 fiercest medical device developers to July 13. Spread the word. Survey | Follow @MarkHFierce
@DamianFierce: Devicemaker B. Braun is moving to block Fresenius' purchase of Germany's Rhoen. More | Follow @DamianFierce
> IntegraGen snags $2.4M to market autism Dx. More
> LabCorp's $241M Medtox buyout plan clears hurdle. Article
> FDA unveils draft guidance for quick feedback on devices. News
> Higher user fees may not speed up device regulatory approvals. Story
And Finally… Three drinks a week could keep arthritis away, according to a new study. Article