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• Actavis expands the world's only pharmaceutical manufacturing facility completely powered by renewable energy

  Actavis Group formally opened a new expansion to its pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Iceland. Powered solely by geothermal energy, giving it a zero carbon footprint for tablet manufacturing and packaging, the site uses no fossil fuels. The facility is fully accredited to supply the EU ma more

• Pharming's Ruconest(TM) for HAE granted European Marketing Authorization

  Pharming Group NV and Swedish Orphan Biovitrum announced that the European Commission has granted Pharming Marketing Authorization for its lead product Ruconest(TM) for the treatment of acute attacks of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE). Pharming will now receive a €5 million milestone payment from marke more

• Novartis drug Tasigna recommended for approval in European Union for newly diagnosed Ph+ chronic myeloid leukemia

  Novartis has received a positive opinion recommending European Union approval of Tasigna® (nilotinib), a selective targeted therapy for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. The Committee for Medicinal Products for more

Publications Iceland

• Viruses, Vol. 5, Pages 1175-1207: Small Ruminant Lentiviruses: Genetic Variability, Tropism and Diagnosis

  Small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLV) cause a multisystemic chronic disease affecting animal production and welfare. SRLV infections are spread across the world with the exception of Iceland. Success in controlling SRLV spread depends largely on the use of appropriate diagnostic tools, but the existenc more

• Sensory Properties of Frozen Herring (Clupea harengus) from Different Catch Seasons and Locations

  Abstract:  Freezing of herring (Clupea harengus) for human consumption is increasing in the Nordic herring industry, either onboard the fishing vessels or right after landing. The quality of frozen herring as a raw material does not only depend on the frozen storage conditions applied, but also on more

• Risk factors for Clostridium difficile toxin-positive diarrhea: a population-based prospective case–control study

  Increased incidence and severity of Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) is of major concern. However, by minimizing known risk factors, the incidence can be decreased. The aim of this investigation was to calculate the incidence and assess risk factors for CDI in our population. A 1-year prospec more

Market studies Iceland

• Poland Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2012

  BMI View: It is worth reiterating our view that while 2012 is set to be a challenging year for drugmakers operating in Poland, we do not believe the impact of the Drug Reimbursement Act will lead to an annual market contraction, though we warn growth will be negligible. Small amendments to the act p more

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