Pfizer to buy Allergan in $160 billion deal Pfizer, the maker of Viagra and Lipitor, has struck a deal to buy Botox-maker Allergan in a transaction valued at about $160 billion, creating the world's biggest drugmaker. Business • 23 Nov 15
Pfizer to buy Allergan in $160 billion deal Pfizer, the maker of Viagra and Lipitor, has struck a deal to buy Botox-maker Allergan in a transaction valued at about $160 billion, creating the world's biggest drugmaker. Business • 23 Nov 15
US unveils new inversion rules The US Treasury Department has taken steps to clamp down on tax-avoiding "inversion" deals with new rules, though there was scarce evidence they would stop the proposed Pfizer-Allergan deal. Business • 20 Nov 15
US unveils new inversion rules The US Treasury Department has taken steps to clamp down on tax-avoiding "inversion" deals with new rules, though there was scarce evidence they would stop the proposed Pfizer-Allergan deal. Business • 20 Nov 15
Pfizer beats sales and profit forecasts Pfizer has reported stronger than expected quarterly results, helped by growing sales of its cancer drugs and demand for its medicines in emerging markets. Business • 28 Oct 14
Pfizer beats sales and profit forecasts Pfizer has reported stronger than expected quarterly results, helped by growing sales of its cancer drugs and demand for its medicines in emerging markets. Business • 28 Oct 14
Walgreen buys remaining Boots stake US retailer Walgreen will make a full takeover of Europe's biggest pharmacy chain Alliance Boots. Business • 06 Aug 14
Walgreen buys remaining Boots stake US retailer Walgreen will make a full takeover of Europe's biggest pharmacy chain Alliance Boots. Business • 06 Aug 14
Shire flags new drugs in defence to AbbVie Shire has flagged the promise of existing and new drugs as evidence that AbbVie's $46 billion offer undervalued the company. Business • 23 Jun 14
Shire flags new drugs in defence to AbbVie Shire has flagged the promise of existing and new drugs as evidence that AbbVie's $46 billion offer undervalued the company. Business • 23 Jun 14
