Methylnaltrexone, an oral tablet for opioid-induced constipation (OIC) by Progenics, will soon undergo late stage clinical studies.

Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Germany's largest pharmaceutical company is planning to double its sales force in India as part of its strategy to make Asia an important market through making huge investments in the region, reports said.

Contraceptive pills used by women for birth-control could help them lead a longer life with lesser risk of major life-threatening conditions like heart disease and cancer, says a new study.

A dendritic cell-based vaccination with cancer stem cells developed by ImmunoCellular has been found improving the survival rate of brain cancer -glioblastoma - patients.

Ciprofloxacin dry powder inhaler to treat cystic fibrosis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been given Orphan Drug designation in US, announced Bayer Healthcare.