Commercial Agreements, Stock Price Updates, Regulatory Approvals, Patent Litigation Settlements, and New Health Plan Strategies - Research Report on Biogen, Express Scripts, GSK, Actavis, and Aetna

NEW YORK, December 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB), Express Scripts Inc. (NASDAQ: ESRX), GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE: GSK), Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT), and Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Biogen Idec Inc. Research Report

On December 17, 2013, Biogen Idec Inc. (Biogen) and Samsung Bioepis jointly announced an agreement to commercialize anti-TNF biosimilar product candidates in Europe, that include biosimilars for commonly used therapies to help treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. Tony Kingsley, Executive Vice President of Global Commercial Operations for Biogen, commented, "This is a unique opportunity for us to leverage our experience in developing and manufacturing high-quality biologics in therapeutic areas where we are deeply focused, and provide medicines to patients where there is a significant societal need." Kingsley added, "As a company that aims to make a difference in the lives of patients with serious diseases, we are excited by the potential to offer additional highly effective therapies in critical areas where there is growing demand." The Full Research Report on Biogen Idec Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/b95b_BIIB

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Express Scripts Inc. Research Report

On December 18, 2013, Express Scripts Inc.'s (Express Scripts) stock increased 1.63%, ending the day's session at $67.98. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Express Scripts increased 2.04%, compared to the Nasdaq Composite Index, which increased 1.73% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Express Scripts Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/91a7_ESRX

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GlaxoSmithKline plc Research Report

On December 18, 2013, GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) and Theravance, Inc. (Theravance) jointly announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ANORO ELLIPTA as a combination anticholinergic/long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. Darrell Baker, Senior Vice President and Head, GSK Global Respiratory Franchise, said, "We believe Anoro Ellipta will be an important treatment option for appropriate patients with COPD. It is the first combination product approved in the US that delivers two once-daily bronchodilators in a single inhaler. This approval is a significant achievement for GSK." Rick E Winningham, CEO of Theravance, added, "This is a significant milestone for Theravance and GSK and is testament to our ongoing partnership and shared commitment to the development of respiratory medicines." The Full Research Report on GlaxoSmithKline plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/2a35_GSK

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Actavis plc Research Report

On December 11, 2013, Actavis plc (Actavis) reported that its subsidiary, Warner Chilcott Company, LLC (Warner Chilcott), has signed into an agreement in principle with Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (Zydus) and Cadila Healthcare Limited (Cadila) to settle all outstanding patent litigation related to Zydus' generic version of Asacol HD (mesalamine) delayed-release tablets. The Company said that in accordance with the terms of the agreement in principle, Warner Chilcott will grant Zydus a royalty-bearing license to market its generic Asacol HD beginning on November 15, 2015 or earlier under certain circumstances, after the receipt of final approval by Zydus from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for generic Asacol HD. Additionally, Actavis stated that if Zydus is not granted FDA approval for its generic Asacol HD by July 1, 2016, Zydus will be allowed to launch an authorized generic version of Actavis' product beginning on July 1, 2016. The Full Research Report on Actavis plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/4997_ACT

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Aetna Inc. Research Report

On December 12, 2013, Aetna Inc. (Aetna) announced a new strategy to help employers and their employees achieve the full value of a consumer directed health plan (CDHP). Aetna reported that its strategy, CDHP Accelerator unites CDHPs with voluntary products, and gives greater financial protection after the member reaches certain limits on their high-deductible health plan. Jeff Brown, Head of Aetna Voluntary Plans, said, "We have seen that greater CDHP participation leads to greater employee engagement, which can lead to better health outcomes as well as cost savings for both employers and employees." Brown added, "With the right combination of voluntary benefits we can make the transition easier for consumers." The Full Research Report on Aetna Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/cbe9_AET

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