Scholarship seeks to help with Ontario’s family doctor shortage Toronto, ON, November 21, 2007 – This year’s winners of the Nycomed (formerly ALTANA Pharma) Family Medicine Scholarship were honoured Friday night at the 45th Annual Scientific Assembly of the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP)......

OAKVILLE , ON – October 10, 2007 – Nycomed Canada has been recognised as Top 100 Employer in Canada. This is the fourth consecutive year Nycomed Canada has received the award for consistently performing to the highest of standards for attracting and retaining employees......

Pilot Project Could Unlock Mystery of High Death Rate Among Inuit October 3, 2007 – An art form that is distinctly Canadian – soapstone carving – may prove to be one of the reasons why more Inuit are dying of lung disease than other Canadians in the rest of the country......

Oakville , ON – September 18, 2007 – Canadian adolescents living with asthma now have a new treatment option which may help to address compliance with physician-recommended treatments......

Today Nycomed announced the official launch of the combined group following the acquisition of ALTANA Pharma AG which was completed on 31 December 2006. Nycomed will now focus on integrating the two companies, while ensuring that the high level of customer service is maintained......