Sask Appeal Court overturns decision to certify class action in Vioxx lawsuit
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has overturned a decision that certified a class-action lawsuit over the drug Vioxx.
Diabetes Linked to Schizophrenia
A new study has found that people with schizophrenia are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
Possible Case: Digoxin Recalled
Due to Irregular Sized Tablets
Cialis, Cymbalta Lead 2008’s Most Recalled Drug Ads
NEW YORK, March 31, 2009–Eli Lilly produced three of the top four most-recalled prescription drug and vaccine ads on TV last year, according to new research released today by The Nielsen Company.
The ranking revealed that a spot for…
Delaware Court Rules That Watson Does Not Infringe Patent Related to Generic Version of Concerta and Declares Patent Invalid
CORONA, Calif., March 31, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that the United States District Court for the District of Delaware has ruled that Watson’s generic…
‘Polypill’ Combines Heart Medications
A “polypill” that combines blood pressure drugs, a cholesterol-lowering statin, aspirin and folic acid may minimize heart attacks, Canadian researchers say.
FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Recommends Accelerated Approval of Avastin for Previously Treated Brain Cancer (Glioblastoma)
SILVER SPRING, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 31, 2009 - Genentech, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) voted unanimously that the response seen with Avastin® (bevacizumab)…
Cardinal Health to Reduce Workforce to Respond to Economic Conditions
DUBLIN, Ohio, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Cardinal Health today announced that its Clinical and Medical Products businesses that are expected to be spun off later this year as CareFusion Corporation, will reduce its global workforce by…
Study: Plavix plus aspirin helps prevent strokes
Taking the blood thinner Plavix along with aspirin helped prevent strokes and heart attacks in people with a common heartbeat abnormality that puts them at high risk of these problems, doctors reported Tuesday.
Takeda to Create Global Centers of Excellence
Reorganization helps Takeda realize globalization vision
OSAKA, Japan, March 31, 2009 -Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (”Takeda”) today announced a reorganization of its corporate structure, as part of its 2006-2010 Medium-Term Plan vision to…