THE head of Irish pharmaceutical company Elan received a $1 million (€725,000) bonus last year, but the Dublin and Athlone-based company still slightly decreased its total remuneration outlay to directors.

THE head of Irish pharmaceutical company Elan received a $1 million (€725,000) bonus last year, but the Dublin and Athlone-based company still slightly decreased its total remuneration outlay to directors.

PHARMACEUTICAL giant Astra Zeneca is this week expected to announce a deal to acquire smaller rival Cambridge Antibody Technology, it was reported today.

Pharmaceuticals giant Astra Zeneca is this week expected to announce a deal to acquire smaller rival Cambridge Antibody Technology, it was reported today.