the Pharmaceutical companies community of South Africa

AstraZeneca MHC ranks first in Campbell Belman survey

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:10:00 +0200

AstraZeneca has been ranked first by the Funders in the annual Campbell Belman Managed Health Care (MHC) Confidence Predictor/Confidence Development for the eighth consecutive year. The annual survey aims to provide continuous, objective, and empirical feedback on the level of confidence ethical pharmaceutical companies enjoy among the medical profession when compared to their competitors.
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Alcon Laboratories renews contract with X/Procure

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:18:00 +0200

Alcon Laboratories has renewed its advertising contract with Primedia Unlimited's X/procure. The pharmaceutical manufacturer in its latest communication seeks to promote its itchy and watery eye fighter Patanol. The campaign will run for a period of four months, coinciding with the approaching change of seasons.
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ATKA Pharma renews contract with X/procure

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:42:00 +0200

ATKA Pharma has confirmed a one-year deal with the electronic procurement specialist, X/procure. The partnership started with an "Intervention" advertising campaign for its liquid Immunodulator called Biobalance Immunova.
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bioMerieux forges unique BEE partnership

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:35:00 +0200

The partnership is between bioMérieux and Litha Healthcare Holdings
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Austell Laboratories turns four

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:39:00 +0200

Independent, Johannesburg-based pharmaceutical company Austell Laboratories will celebrate its fourth birthday in April 2009. Initially the company was established as Camox Pharmaceuticals in 2000 with an initial focus on tender-based products. In 2005 the company entered the private market and Austell Laboratories (Pty) Ltd was established.
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Fine Healthcare in partnership with Smith and Nephew

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:36:00 +0200

Johannesburg, South Africa - 6 March, 2009 - For over 150 years, Smith & Nephew has developed advanced medical devices for healthcare professionals around the world.
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Aspen's interim results

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:32:00 +0200

Aspen's offshore operations drive an impressive 91% revenue increase.
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TLC and Cipla tell men The Bald Truth

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:56:00 +0200

Supplementing the launch of its anti-balding solution for men, the pharmaceutical giant, Cipla, has commissioned Primedia Unlimited subsidiary, The Letter Corporation, to run a month's advertising campaign in men's washrooms at Virgin Active and Planet Fitness gyms countrywide.
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iNova pharmaceuticals launch new South African head office

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:40:00 +0200

JOHANNESBURG: iNova Pharmaceuticals last week launched their new South African head office situated in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. iNova Pharmaceuticals country manager, Dr Irwin Juckes officially opened the offices at a red ribbon cutting ceremony attended by iNova Pharmaceuticals directors based in Sydney, Australia, local partners, stakeholders and the media.
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Pfizer discontinues development of two phase two compounds

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:40:00 +0200

Pfizer Inc announced recently that, following a review of the development and commercial portfolios in the Primary Care Business Unit, it is terminating Phase 3 development programs for the investigational compounds esreboxetine for fibromyalgia and PD 332,334 for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
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