Pfizer, Novartis May Join Amgen in Bidding for Onyx: Sources

Pfizer, Novartis may join Amgen in bidding for Onyx: sources

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Onyx sells Nexavar, a treatment for liver and kidney cancer, and the new colon cancer drug Stivarga – both in partnership with Germany's Bayer. Onyx last year began selling Krypolis, which some analysts estimate will reach peak annual sales of $ 3 billion.
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US stocks turn lower after Egypt turmoil worsens

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Achillion Pharmaceuticals fell $ 2.10, or 25.1 percent, to $ 6.26 after the drug developer said regulators Monday placed a hold on an early-stage study involving its potential hepatitis C treatment. — DaVita HealthCare Partners fell $ 7.15, or 5.9 …
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Onyx explores possible sale after rejecting Amgen offer

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Onyx sells Nexavar, a treatment for liver and kidney cancer, as well as colon cancer drug Stivarga in partnership with German pharmaceutical company Bayer AG . Last year, Onyx launched sales of blood cancer drug Krypolis, which Karnauskas estimates …
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