> Exelixis announced that GlaxoSmithKline has decided not to exercise its option to license XL647 for further development and commercialization. As a result, Exelixis retains the right to develop and commercialize XL647 either independently or in collaboration with third parties. Release
> Schering-Plough has pulled its European application for the antibiotic garenoxacin mesylate, saying that it couldn't provide additional information requested by the EMEA in the time allowed. Schering-Plough bought the global rights to the drug from Toyama Chemical. Report
> The FDA will provide priority review status for BioMarin's Kuvan, an experimental therapy for a rare genetic metabolic condition. Release
> The Motley Fool finds that Schering-Plough's consistent successes make it a steady, if unspectacular, earner in the pharma world. Report
> The European Commission offers some tips for fostering a successful biotech sector. Report
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