Otsuka's purchase of Neurovance is part of a larger strategy to replace revenues lost to patent expiration of Abilify. Meanwhile, its Japanese counterpart Takeda is overhauling its R&D engine with help from contract manufacturer Bushu.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in January 2017

Labeling updates will also clarify approved uses and warn of possible increased risk of heart attack and stroke; impact on products in development unclear.

Labeling updates will also clarify approved uses and warn of possible increased risk of heart attack and stroke; impact on products in development unclear.