Sanofi and Merck link up to form animal health giant

As big pharma looks to sustain growth as big-selling drugs go off-patent, Sanofi-Aventis and Merck & Co have said they are combining their animal health units in a move that will create a global leader in that field

GSK eyes more deals in India

GlaxoSmithKline is looking to strengthen its position in India but favours alliances rather than acquisitions