FDA wants more data on Acura's painkiller; India considering state-funded biotech effort;

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> The FDA wants more data on Acura Pharmaceuticals' ($ACUR) investigational painkiller, signaling that the company may need to run another clinical trial to demonstrate the drug's abuse deterrence. Story

> Ligand Pharmaceuticals ($LGND) has signed a deal with Avion Pharmaceuticals, lending out its Captisol platform for use in four in-development drugs. More

> Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering launching state-funded research institutions focused on biotech and pharma. Article

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@EmilyWFierce: Senate democrats outlining a proposal to crack down on corporate tax inversions. Story via The Wall Street Journal | Follow @EmilyWFierce

> Foundation Medicine teams with MD Anderson for new trial of cancer Dx. News

> Top U.S. senator urges Hospira to abandon inversion plans. Story

> FDA launches pilot program for qualification of medical device development tools. Article

> Researchers explore 'shape-shifting' material for facial reconstruction. More

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> Roche's Avastin nabs quick FDA nod for cervical cancer use. News

> NICE Zytiga snub is 'plainly illogical,' critics say. Story

> Bloomberg: Roche negotiating for rest of Chugai for $10B. More