QIDP Drugs – 4th Edition

>>> For the latest QIDP list, please click HERE  <<< Since our last QIDP blog from April 8, 2015, several new drugs have made the list which now includes 41 compounds. Below a table which includes compound, sponsor and development stage (Phase). It also indicates whether a drug has been the topic of a Continue reading QIDP Drugs – 4th Edition

Dalbavancin Sale to Actavis

When Pfizer bought dalbavancin and anidulofungin from Vicuron in 2005, it shelled out USD 1.9 billion for both Phase 3 drugs.  One can argue whether each drugs had the same commercial value for Pfizer but it is safe to assume that dalbavancin was valued at approx. USD 1 billion at Continue reading Dalbavancin Sale to Actavis

The Difficult Transition Into Phase 3

Preclinical and early clinical development is expensive enough already for VC companies but it gets really expensive in Phase 3.  Hence, not surprisingly, few small companies tackle Phase 3 programs on their own.  Unless an ‘angel investor’ with deep pockets commits to the compound and assures continuity of development, the Continue reading The Difficult Transition Into Phase 3