Top news from MedWatch this week
Monday
Companies must avoid pitfalls of new patent system, advisors warn
Janssen withdraws from Horizon Therapeutics bidding war without making offer
Sonova completes Hysound Group acquisition, strengthens presence in China
Tuesday
Amplifon starts US consolidation drive
Leo Pharma reaches endpoints in phase III hand eczema trial
Novo Nordisk Foundation issues grant to support RNA vaccine development in Denmark
UK competition authorities also concerned by proposed Oticon Medical sale
Wednesday
More countries back EU Commission investigation into potential Oticon sale
FDA ruling to trigger royalty payments for Novo Nordisk
Forward Pharma’s last hope in protracted Biogen battle extinguished
USD 1.6bn investment to ensure supplies of sought-after Novo Nordisk drug
Thursday
Danish agency joins competition authority chorus in criticizing Oticon Medical sale
Full house for Ambu – all products live up to new EU requirements
EU Commission proposes staggered transition to new medtech requirements after industry warnings
Friday
Board chair at Coloplast and Lundbeck warns against large pay rises