Presenting Phase IIb data on FLU-v, specialized CRO hVIVO now hopes to secure a big pharma partner for Phase III studies and commercialization of the universal flu vaccine candidate. The product has been developed in a joint venture with SEEK.

The London firm announces Unicough cough/cold product’s launch after reviewing clinical trial results, but holds off on a Flarin ibuprofen launch until completing a trial. “We’re very, very pleased with this, although originally we wanted to be there slightly earlier,” says CEO Manfred Scheske.

The London firm announces Unicough cough/cold product’s launch after reviewing clinical trial results, but holds off on a Flarin ibuprofen launch until completing a trial. “We’re very, very pleased with this, although originally we wanted to be there slightly earlier,” says CEO Manfred Scheske.

CEO Manfred Scheske believes cocoa flavoring gives Dr. Cocoa an edge in the children’s OTC space, where competitors already offer flavors in many products. Experts says flavors make taking a medicine more appealing to children, but some question whether flavors should be used.