Teva's comparative data suggesting its Vantrela is less attractive to abusers validates advisory committee recommendation in 2012 against Zohydro's approval, advisory committee member says.

Biopharma financing reached $15.1 billion, with record-breaking FOPO dollar volume making up close to $10 billion of the total; AbbVie topped the $66.5 billion M&A activity with its $20 billion buy of Pharmacyclics; and gastroenterology was one of the most highly partnered therapeutic areas.

Brand industry favors two- to three-year period for withdrawal or reformulation of products without abuse-deterrent features, while generic industry calls for expedited review pathway. Purdue and Zogenix agree to waive three-year market exclusivity for their respective hydrocodone products.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Elsevier Business Intelligence’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 October through November 2013.