Fujifilm boosts production of possible Ebola fighter; Egypt picks firms to make generic Sovaldi; Cyclone hits Indian drugmakers;

Drugmaker Fujifilm said that it will increase the production of a flu drug that may be effective in treating Ebola. Story

Egypt has selected 5 companies to produce generics of Gilead Sciences ($GILD) hepatitis C fighter Sovaldi. Story

Portola Pharmaceuticals has selected Lonza to manufacture its universal antidote for patients receiving a Factor Xa inhibitor who suffer a major bleeding episode or who may require emergency surgery. Report

Drugmakers in Vizag, India suffered an estimated 200 crore ($375 million) in damages from cyclone Hudhud. Story