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RSSThe high cost of biotechnology drugs has been pinching the public and biotechnology companies realizing this are making an effort towards making these products more affordable.
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Federal regualtors said Thursday one case of a deadly brain infection has been reported in a patient taking Genentech and Biogen Idec’s blockbuster arthritis and...
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Biotechnology giant Genentech is turning down a buyout offer from its majority owner Roche, saying the $43.7 billion takeover bid undervalues the company.
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Swiss drugmaker Roche on Monday offered $43.7 billion for the remaining shares of its U.S. biotech partner Genentech Inc. in a move to boost its stature in the market...
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In this Aug. 12, 2005 file photo, the logo of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding is seen in Basel, Switzerland. Roche Holding on Monday offered US$43.7 billion to take over the remaining shares of Genentech Inc. Roche, which already owns 55.9...
