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Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness Names Russell as Managing Directoremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
SAATCHI & SAATCHI WELLNESS NAMES RUSSELL AS MANAGING DIRECTOR NEW YORK, NY, November 20, 2009-Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness (SSW), a division of the Publicis Healthcare Communications Group, announced today that Ned Russell has been named EVP,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 20, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Antitrust Lawyer Files Suit to Stop Pfizer Mergeremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
[The Day, New London, Conn.] From Day, The (New London, CT) (November 20, 2009) Nov. 20--A prominent San Francisco antitrust attorney said Thursday he has filed a request in federal court for a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 20, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The Botax? Nip/Tuck Levy to Help Health Care Planemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 20, 2009) WASHINGTON--They call it the "Botax." The White House and Senate Democrats have turned to a proposal to tax breast implants, tummy tucks, wrinkle-smoothing injections and other procedures as they search for... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 20, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Moody's Gives Negative View on Pharma Creditemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 19, 2009) NEW YORK--Moody's Investors Service issued a negative opinion on the pharmaceutical industry Thursday, saying drugmaker credit ratings will be under pressure until early 2012 because they won't be able to... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 20, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Retiring Lilly Research Exec Steven Paul Gets $2 Million in Severance [The Indianapolis Star]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Indianapolis Star (IN) (November 20, 2009) Nov. 20--The top research executive at Eli Lilly and Co. will receive a $2 million cash severance payment and be credited with extra years of service when he retires in February -- a move... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 20, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Panel Backs Safety, Benefits of Spirivaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 19, 2009) WASHINGTON-Federal health experts on Thursday brushed off lingering safety questions about a popular inhaler drug and suggested it carry bolder benefit claims. The Food and Drug Administration's panel of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

WHO: Swine Flu Shot Not Causing Deathsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 19, 2009) GENEVA--The World Health Organization on Thursday ruled out swine flu vaccine as the cause of death in 41 people who had received the flu shot. WHO vaccines chief Marie-Paule Kieny said deaths... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Web Site Operatorsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Part of International Internet Week of Action SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today completed a coordinated, weeklong, international effort, called the International Internet Week of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

PhRMA Statement on Misleading Reports About Price Growthemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Washington, November 18, 2009 — Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America(PhRMA) Senior Vice President Ken Johnson issued the following statement today:    “It’s pretty obvious that the calls to hold... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Time to Blow Up the Pharmaceutical Sales Model? New Deloitte Debateemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
What: "New Commercial Model: Science or Swag?" Who: W. Scott Evangelista, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP When: Available immediately Where: www.deloitte.com/us/debates/scienceorswag NEW YORK, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Details:... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Committee Leaders Call for GAO Analysis of Recent Prescription Drug Price Increasesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009--Leaders of the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) last night requesting an expedited report on recent trends in prescription drug... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Panel Backs Pfizer's Enhanced Vaccine for Kidsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 19, 2009) BETHESDA, Md.--Federal health experts said Wednesday an updated version of Pfizer's best-selling anti-infection vaccine is safe and effective for infants and toddlers, despite company studies that failed to... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

AstraZeneca Seeks Brilinta Approval in USemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 19, 2009) LONDON–AstraZeneca PLC said Thursday it has applied to U.S. regulators to market its blood clot preventer Brilinta, a potential new big seller for the company. AstraZeneca submitted a new drug... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Genentech, Biogen Get FDA Request on Rituxanemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 18, 2009) NEW YORK--Genentech Inc. and partner Biogen Idec Inc. said Wednesday the Food and Drug Administration is withholding a decision to expand approval of Rituxan as a leukemia treatment, pending further... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 19, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Ex-Pharma Executive Runs as Dem for Kansas Governoremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 18, 2009) TOPEKA, Kan.--A former pharmaceutical company executive who returned to Kansas this year announced Tuesday that he's running for governor, giving Democrats a declared candidate. Tom Wiggans, 57, appointed a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 18, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

InterMune Shares Fall on Change in Hepatitis Studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 17, 2009) NEW YORK--Shares of InterMune Inc. fell Tuesday after the biotechnology company said it would discontinue a high-dose of its experimental Hepatitis C treatment in a study because of potential liver... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 18, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Pfizer Enters Tropical Disease Drug Partnershipemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 18, 2009) NEW YORK--Scientists from a not-for-profit foundation will test 150,000 Pfizer Inc. drug candidates as part of a search for treatments for three tropical diseases that are spread by insects. Pfizer and the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 18, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Approves New Post-Shingles Attack Drugemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From UPI Science News (November 18, 2009) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a medicated skin patch that relieves the pain associated with shingles. The FDA said the Qutenza (capsaicin) 8 percent patch treats pain that occurs... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 18, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Pfizer Inc Submits New Pediatric Data for Lipitor to EMEAemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From EquityBites (November 18, 2009) Health care company Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) declared on Wednesday the submission of paediatric data for Lipitor (atorvastatin) to the European Medicines Agency (EMEA). This follows the EMEA's conclusion that... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 18, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Vaccines on Horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, Herpesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 18, 2009) MARIETTA, Pa._Malaria. Tuberculosis. Alzheimer's disease. AIDS. Pandemic flu. Genital herpes. Urinary tract infections. Grass allergies. Traveler's diarrhea. You name it, the pharmaceutical industry is... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 18, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Says Heartburn Drugs Can Interfere with Plavixemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 17, 2009) WASHINGTON_Federal health officials said Tuesday a popular variety of heartburn medications can interfere with the blood thinner Plavix, a drug taken by millions of Americans to reduce risks of heart attack... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 18, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA and Everyday Health Collaborate to Expand Reach of Consumer Health Informationemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
WASHINGTON & BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Everyday Health today announced a collaboration that will expand the delivery of the agency's vital consumer health information to the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Common Cold Virus May Have Foiled HIV Vaccine Testemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Associated Press - Nov. 16, 2009 WASHINGTON-The failure of an experimental AIDS vaccine trial two years ago may have been caused by the common cold virus. The vaccine was intended to block the spread of HIV, which causes AIDS. But the test was... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Drug Therapy More Cost-Effective Than Angioplasty for Diabetic Patients with Heart Disease, Stanford Researcher Findsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
STANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Genzyme Flops at FDA: Allston Plant Problems Delay Drug Review [Boston Herald]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Boston Herald (MA) - Nov. 17, 2009 Nov. 17--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is holding off on its review of Lumizyme, a treatment for the rare muscular disorder Pompe disease, until drug maker Genzyme Corp. resolves manufacturing problems at... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Reviews Update to Pfizer Vaccine for Kidsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Associated Press - Nov. 16, 2009 WASHINGTON-Federal health officials on Monday questioned whether to approve an updated version of Pfizer 's best-selling anti-infection vaccine for children, despite company studies that failed to meet certain... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Novartis: Lower Dose of Flu Vaccine Sufficientemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Associated Press - Nov. 17, 2009 BASEL, Switzerland–Pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG said Tuesday a U.S. clinical study suggests that half a dose of its swine flu vaccine may be sufficient to protect people from the virus and could... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Says Prilosec Can Block Benefits of Plavixemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 17, 2009) WASHINGTON–Federal health officials say a popular heartburn medication can block the blood thinning effect of Plavix, which is taken by millions of Americans to reduce risks of heart attack and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Novartis: Lower Dose of Flu Vaccine Sufficient (AP)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Novartis: Lower Dose of Flu Vaccine Sufficient (AP) From Associated Press (November 17, 2009) BASEL, Switzerland_Pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG said Tuesday a U.S. clinical study suggests that half a dose of its swine flu vaccine may be... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Merck Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in Phase III TRA-2°P-TIMI 50 Trial of SCH 530348, a Novel, Oral Antiplatelet PAR-1 Inhibitoremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
More than 26,000 Patients Enrolled in Global Trial Evaluating Investigational Antiplatelet Agent in the Long-Term Prevention of Cardiovascular Events Whitehouse Station, NJ, Nov. 13, 2009- Merck announced today the completion of patient... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Drug Industry Raises Prices by 9%email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From UPI Top Stories (November 16, 2009) U.S. drug manufacturers have been raising their prices at the fastest clip since 1992, industry analysts say. Wholesale prices for brand name prescription drugs have increased by about 9 percent in the last... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Lilly's Big Cancer Bet: Seeking New Blockbustersemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
- While the Risks are Huge, the Rewards Could Be Giant [The Indianapolis Star] From Indianapolis Star (IN) (November 15, 2009) Nov. 15--In a corner of an Eli Lilly and Co. cancer laboratory, biologist Julie Pomeroy squeezes drops of a fluorescent... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Boehringer Ingelheim Developing 'Female Viagra'email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
German firm developing 'female Viagra'  [The Day, New London, Conn.] From Day, The (New London, CT) (November 14, 2009) Nov. 14--Perhaps pharmaceutical firms Pfizer Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim should go out on a date. New York-based Pfizer,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

GlaxoSmithKline, Nabi to Develop Smoking Vaccineemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 16, 2009) NEW YORK–GlaxoSmithKline PLC and Nabi Biopharmaceuticals said Monday they will work together to develop vaccines to help smokers give up the habit, in a deal that could be worth more than $500... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Sanofi-Aventis Swine Flu Vaccine Cleared in Franceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 16, 2009) PARIS–French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis SA said Monday it has received regulatory approval in France for Panenza, its vaccine against the swine flu virus. Panenza, made by the company's vaccine division... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Study Raises New Questions About Merck Pill Zetiaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 16, 2009) ORLANDO, Fla.–A new study raises fresh concerns about Zetia and its cousin, Vytorin – drugs still taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol, despite questions raised last year about... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Particles Detected in Vials from Genzyme's Plant Not Expected to Impact Aldurazyme or Naglazymeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:BMRN) announced today that Genzyme notified the company that, in rare circumstances, it has detected foreign particles in some products filled at the Allston... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Abbott Statement on ARBITER 6 - HALTS Results and Abbott's Niaspan (niacin extended-release)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Study results released today by the American Heart Association and the New England Journal of Medicine ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Results from the investigator-initiated ARBITER 6 - HALTS study showed patients at high... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Sends Warning Letters for Dacogen and Fosrenolemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 16,2009--The FDA has posted on its website warning letters it sent to Eisai, Inc. for Dacogen and to Shire Development Inc. for Fosrenol. Both letters mention misleading information regarding the marketing of the two... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces Split-Off of Mead Johnsonemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Completes Major Phase in Company's BioPharma Transformation Provides Bristol-Myers Squibb Shareholders an Option for a Tax-Free Exchange Expected to be Accretive to EPS Beginning in 2010 Reflects Strength and Sustainability of BioPharma... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 16, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Genzyme Issues Letters to U.S. Healthcare Providersemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 13, 2009 - Genzyme Corp. (Nasdaq: GENZ) announced today that it has issued letters to U.S. healthcare providers regarding its enzyme replacement products Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection),... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 14, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Merck Strengthens Its Commitment to Advancing Cardiovascular Health Careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2009 - Following the completion of its merger with Schering-Plough, Merck today confirms and underscores its commitment to marketing and developing cardiovascular medicines for a range of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 14, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Finds Bits of Steel, Rubber in Genzyme Drugsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 13, 2009) WASHINGTON-Federal health regulators have found tiny particles of trash in drugs made by Genzyme, the second time this year the biotechnology company has been cited for contamination issues. The Food and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 13, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Swiss OK Novartis Swine Flu Vaccine From Cellsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 13, 2009) BASEL, Switzerland (AP)--Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG said Friday it has received regulatory approval in Switzerland for a swine flu vaccine produced using cell cultures instead of egg-based... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 13, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Google, Yahoo Call for Expanded Online Drug Adsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 12, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) -- Google, Yahoo and other Web companies joined the pharmaceutical industry Thursday in urging U.S. government regulators to make it easier to pitch drugs in online advertisements. The Food... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 13, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Cephalon, Barr Settle Fentora Disputeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 12, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) -- Cephalon Inc. will give Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. a license to sell a generic version of the pain drug Fentora in 2018 as part of a patent lawsuit settlement, according to a Securities and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 13, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Google Helps You Find A Flu Shotemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From TechwebNews.com (November 12, 2009) (TechwebNews.com ) - Google Flu Shot Finder With flu vaccines in short supply, Google is stepping up to help people find places to get immunized by launching a flu shot finder application for Google Maps. Flu... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 13, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Eli Lilly Hires Paul as Chief Researcheremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 13, 2009) NEW YORK (AP)-Lilly & Co. said Friday its science and technology head will retire. The drug maker hired the chief researcher at AstraZeneca PLC to replace him. Lilly said Steven Paul will retire on Feb.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 13, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Drug Companies to Fight Neglected Diseasesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
By the UPI Nov. 13, 2009 Officials at U.S. drug companies and non-profit organizations say they plan to develop new drugs for "neglected" diseases. The search for drugs to fight hard-to-treat diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and dengue fever... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 13, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Dr. Steven M. Paul to Retire from Lilly as Executive Vice President, Science and Technology, President, Lilly Research Laboratories; Dr. Jan M. Lundberg, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Discovery Research, AstraZeneca, Named his Successoremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) announced today that Steven M. Paul, M.D., executive vice president, science and technology, and president, Lilly Research Laboratories, will retire from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 13, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news