Troubled drugs giant AstraZeneca calls in dual agency support
Troubled drugs giant AstraZeneca has named two agencies as its preferred suppliers, amid a backdrop of job cuts and plunging share prices.
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Astellas pain franchise awarded to Pegasus
By Hannah Crown, 11 May 2012Astellas Pharma Europe, part of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, has awarded its pan-European pain management franchise to Pegasus.
BMI Healthcare recruits Paul Ravenscroft as comms head to review roster
By Hannah Crown, 10 May 2012BMI Healthcare has appointed a head of comms, who will review the company's agency roster in the wake of a Competition Commission inquiry into the sector.
Anne de Schweinitz to lead Fleishman-Hillard global health division
By Hannah Crown, 03 May 2012Anne de Schweinitz, currently based in New York, will become senior vice president, senior partner and MD of the Fleishman-Hillard healthcare group in July.
GMC labelled 'negligent' over social media guidelines
By Hannah Crown, 03 May 2012Health PR practitioners have labelled the General Medical Council 'negligent' for not producing social networking guidelines for its members until this year.
Government's under-fire health watchdog seeks help
By Matt Cartmell, 03 May 2012The Government's under-fire health and social care watchdog has taken the unusual step of launching a search for a public affairs agency after a raft of negative publicity.
Sanofi Pasteur hands Open Road vaccine brief
By Hannah Crown, 01 May 2012The UK's largest vaccines manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur MSD, has appointed Open Road as its retained public affairs agency.
Luther Pendragon to promote counselling and psychotherapy
By Hannah Crown, 24 April 2012A leading counselling charity has enlisted the help of Luther Pendragon to increase uptake of talking therapies by the public.
Government warned on reliance on food industry in obesity fight
By Sara Luker, 20 April 2012The Government must not rely on food industry partnerships to fight obesity, say comms professionals.
Just Health to drive consultation on modern HIV provision
By By Hannah Crown, 19 April 2012Just Health PR has been appointed by ViiV Healthcare to handle a consultation on the changing landscape of modern HIV treatment.
The Red Consultancy wins NHS Blood and Transplant brief
By John Owens, 19 April 2012NHS Blood and Transplant has appointed The Red Consultancy as the body voices fears that a year of major national events such as London 2012 could hit donor rates.
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