


Healthcare News Roundup: Biopharmaceutical
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Mar 2009
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Announces FDA Final Approval for the Generic Version of Topamax(R) Tablets
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Announces FDA Final Approval for the Generic Version of Topamax(R) Tablets
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Mar 2009
Nabriva Therapeutics Appoints Dr David Chiswell as Chief Executive Officer
Nabriva Therapeutics Appoints Dr David Chiswell as Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Mar 2009
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. FDA Approval of Azithromycin for Injection
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. FDA Approval of Azithromycin for Injection
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Mar 2009
Exenatide Clinical Data Analysis Shows No Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Exenatide Clinical Data Analysis Shows No Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Mar 2009
Perrigo Announces FDA Approval for Sulfacetamide Sodium Topical Suspension USP, 10% (Lotion)
Perrigo Announces FDA Approval for Sulfacetamide Sodium Topical Suspension USP, 10% (Lotion)
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Mar 2009
Celsion Receives Orphan Drug Designation for ThermoDox to Treat Primary Liver Cancer
Celsion Receives Orphan Drug Designation for ThermoDox to Treat Primary Liver Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Mar 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals Obtains Equity Financing Commitment of Up to $50 Million
Arena Pharmaceuticals Obtains Equity Financing Commitment of Up to $50 Million
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Mar 2009
Watson Announces a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Propafenone HCL Tablets Due to Oversized Tablets
Watson Announces a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Propafenone HCL Tablets Due to Oversized Tablets
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Mar 2009
Pfizer's Oncology Business Unit Appoints Senior Executive to Head U.S. Region
Pfizer's Oncology Business Unit Appoints Senior Executive to Head U.S. Region
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Mar 2009
FDA Approves Symbyax(R) as First Medication for Treatment-Resistant Depression
FDA Approves Symbyax(R) as First Medication for Treatment-Resistant Depression
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Mar 2009
Shire Files Lawsuit Against Mylan for Infringement of FOSRENOL(R) (Lanthanum Carbonate) Patent
Shire Files Lawsuit Against Mylan for Infringement of FOSRENOL(R) (Lanthanum Carbonate) Patent
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Mar 2009
NeurogesX' Qutenza(TM) (NGX-4010) Receives Positive Committee Recommendation in European Union
NeurogesX' Qutenza(TM) (NGX-4010) Receives Positive Committee Recommendation in European Union
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Mar 2009
Genzyme Receives Positive Opinion for European Approval of Renvela for Patients with Kidney Disease
Genzyme Receives Positive Opinion for European Approval of Renvela for Patients with Kidney Disease
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Mar 2009
Endo Pharmaceuticals Announces Successful Completion of Tender Offer for Indevus Pharmaceuticals
Endo Pharmaceuticals Announces Successful Completion of Tender Offer for Indevus Pharmaceuticals
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Mar 2009
Cortex Pharmaceuticals Announces Corporate Restructuring and Workforce Reduction
Cortex Pharmaceuticals Announces Corporate Restructuring and Workforce Reduction
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Mar 2009
FIRMAGON(R) (Degarelix) is Launched in Europe for the Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer
FIRMAGON(R) (Degarelix) is Launched in Europe for the Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Mar 2009
Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. to Launch Product Line of Oxycyte(R) Gels for the Over-the-Counter Market
Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. to Launch Product Line of Oxycyte(R) Gels for the Over-the-Counter Market
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Mar 2009
Cephalon Announces Positive Results From a Phase Two Study of NUVIGIL in Bipolar Depression
Cephalon Announces Positive Results From a Phase Two Study of NUVIGIL in Bipolar Depression
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Mar 2009
Shire Files Lawsuit Against Barr Laboratories for Infringement of FOSRENOL(R) (Lanthanum Carbonate) Patents
Shire Files Lawsuit Against Barr Laboratories for Infringement of FOSRENOL(R) (Lanthanum Carbonate) Patents
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Mar 2009
Paul Chew Appointed to sanofi-aventis U.S. Chief Science Officer/Chief Medical Officer
Paul Chew Appointed to sanofi-aventis U.S. Chief Science Officer/Chief Medical Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Mar 2009
Data Presented at AAAAI Reinforce Baxter's Commitment to Making GAMMAGARD LIQUID Therapy More Convenient
Data Presented at AAAAI Reinforce Baxter's Commitment to Making GAMMAGARD LIQUID Therapy More Convenient
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Mar 2009
Shire Withdraws European Application for DAYTRANA(TM) (Methylphenidate Transdermal System)
Shire Withdraws European Application for DAYTRANA(TM) (Methylphenidate Transdermal System)
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Mar 2009
United Therapeutics Announces Probable Delay in Approval Timeline for Inhaled Treprostinil (Tyvaso)
United Therapeutics Announces Probable Delay in Approval Timeline for Inhaled Treprostinil (Tyvaso)
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Mar 2009
Orexo's Edluar (Sublinox) Receives FDA Approval for the Treatment of Insomnia
Orexo's Edluar (Sublinox) Receives FDA Approval for the Treatment of Insomnia
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Mar 2009
DOR BioPharma Appoints Brian L. Hamilton, MD, PhD as Chief Medical Officer
DOR BioPharma Appoints Brian L. Hamilton, MD, PhD as Chief Medical Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Mar 2009
FDA Accepts Complete Response Submission to New Drug Application for NEBIDO(R)
FDA Accepts Complete Response Submission to New Drug Application for NEBIDO(R)
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Mar 2009
I-Flow Corporation Receives FDA Clearance for Stabilized Antimicrobial Wound Gel
I-Flow Corporation Receives FDA Clearance for Stabilized Antimicrobial Wound Gel
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Mar 2009
Ipsen: AZZALURE Approved in the UK for Aesthetic Use in the Treatment of Glabellar Lines
Ipsen: AZZALURE Approved in the UK for Aesthetic Use in the Treatment of Glabellar Lines
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Mar 2009
Phase III Study of Rituxan in Lupus Nephritis Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint
Phase III Study of Rituxan in Lupus Nephritis Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Mar 2009
European Commission Approves ReFacto AF(TM) as a Variation to the Refacto(R) Marketing Authorisation
European Commission Approves ReFacto AF(TM) as a Variation to the Refacto(R) Marketing Authorisation
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Mar 2009
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Clifford J. Stocks as Chief Business Officer
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Clifford J. Stocks as Chief Business Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Mar 2009
Basilea's Toctino(R) Receives Marketing Authorization in Belgium and Luxemburg
Basilea's Toctino(R) Receives Marketing Authorization in Belgium and Luxemburg
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Mar 2009
Lilly Granted Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Launch of Generic Raloxifene
Lilly Granted Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Launch of Generic Raloxifene
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Mar 2009
Genentech Urges Shareholders to Take No Action With Respect to Revised Offer From Roche
Genentech Urges Shareholders to Take No Action With Respect to Revised Offer From Roche
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Mar 2009
Acanya(TM) Gel, a New Treatment for Moderate to Severe Acne, Launched by Coria Laboratories
Acanya(TM) Gel, a New Treatment for Moderate to Severe Acne, Launched by Coria Laboratories
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Mar 2009
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Hires Mark Evashenk as Vice President of Clinical Operations
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Hires Mark Evashenk as Vice President of Clinical Operations
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Mar 2009
Pyratine XR(TM) Launches at 67th AAD Meeting, Offering Hope to 14 Million Rosacea Sufferers
Pyratine XR(TM) Launches at 67th AAD Meeting, Offering Hope to 14 Million Rosacea Sufferers
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Mar 2009
GlycoVaxyn AG Raises CHF 25 Million in Financing Led by Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners
GlycoVaxyn AG Raises CHF 25 Million in Financing Led by Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Mar 2009
FDA Accepts Investigational New Drug (IND) Application for Tigris Pharmaceutical's GGTI-2418
FDA Accepts Investigational New Drug (IND) Application for Tigris Pharmaceutical's GGTI-2418
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Mar 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces Organizational Changes; Names Four to Company's Executive Committee
Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces Organizational Changes; Names Four to Company's Executive Committee
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Mar 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb Names Andreotti President and Chief Operating Officer
Bristol-Myers Squibb Names Andreotti President and Chief Operating Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Mar 2009
Pfizer and Bausch & Lomb to Co-Promote Products for the Treatment of Ophthalmic Conditions
Pfizer and Bausch & Lomb to Co-Promote Products for the Treatment of Ophthalmic Conditions
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Mar 2009
BioMarin Appoints Dr. Henry J. Fuchs as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
BioMarin Appoints Dr. Henry J. Fuchs as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Mar 2009
Orexo's AbstralTM Receives Two Further Large EU Market Approvals in France and Spain
Orexo's AbstralTM Receives Two Further Large EU Market Approvals in France and Spain
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Feb 2009
Endo Pharmaceuticals Returns Product Rights to TRANSDUR(TM)-Sufentanil to DURECT
Endo Pharmaceuticals Returns Product Rights to TRANSDUR(TM)-Sufentanil to DURECT
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Feb 2009
Cephalon Launches Takeover Offer for Australian Biotechnology Company, Arana Therapeutics
Cephalon Launches Takeover Offer for Australian Biotechnology Company, Arana Therapeutics
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Feb 2009
The Medicines Company Completes Acquisition of Targanta Therapeutics Corporation
The Medicines Company Completes Acquisition of Targanta Therapeutics Corporation
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Feb 2009
Forest Laboratories, Inc. Provides Statement in Response to Complaint Filed by U.S. Government
Forest Laboratories, Inc. Provides Statement in Response to Complaint Filed by U.S. Government
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Feb 2009
ARCA biopharma Appoints Kathryn Falberg as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
ARCA biopharma Appoints Kathryn Falberg as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Feb 2009
Proteolix Announces the Appointment of John Scarlett, M.D., President and CEO
Proteolix Announces the Appointment of John Scarlett, M.D., President and CEO
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Feb 2009
Elan Announces Further Alignment of Resources as Part of On-Going Strategic Review Process
Elan Announces Further Alignment of Resources as Part of On-Going Strategic Review Process
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Feb 2009
Merck Serono and Ambrx Expand Collaboration Through ARX424 Multiple Sclerosis Drug Development Alliance
Merck Serono and Ambrx Expand Collaboration Through ARX424 Multiple Sclerosis Drug Development Alliance
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Feb 2009
Sopherion Therapeutics Announces Appointment of New Senior Executive Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Sopherion Therapeutics Announces Appointment of New Senior Executive Vice President for Clinical Affairs
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2009
KAPIDEX(TM) (dexlansoprazole) delayed release capsules Now Available for the Treatment of GERD
KAPIDEX(TM) (dexlansoprazole) delayed release capsules Now Available for the Treatment of GERD
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2009
AstraZeneca Announces SEROQUEL XR is Now Available to Treat Bipolar Depression
AstraZeneca Announces SEROQUEL XR is Now Available to Treat Bipolar Depression
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2009
Flamel Technologies Announces Appointment of Jeffery S. Vick as Chief Business Officer
Flamel Technologies Announces Appointment of Jeffery S. Vick as Chief Business Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2009
European Commission Approves EFIENT(R) (prasugrel) for Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing PCI
European Commission Approves EFIENT(R) (prasugrel) for Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing PCI
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2009
Micromet Adds Former Head of Roche Oncology Kapil Dhingra, MD to Board of Directors
Micromet Adds Former Head of Roche Oncology Kapil Dhingra, MD to Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2009
Astellas Pharma Issues Statement Regarding CV Therapeutics Rejection of All-Cash Proposal
Astellas Pharma Issues Statement Regarding CV Therapeutics Rejection of All-Cash Proposal
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Feb 2009
Shire to Enter European ADHD Market With the Acquisition of EQUASYM(R) IR and XL
Shire to Enter European ADHD Market With the Acquisition of EQUASYM(R) IR and XL
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Feb 2009
European Medicines Agency Recommends Suspension of Marketing Authorization for Raptiva(R)
European Medicines Agency Recommends Suspension of Marketing Authorization for Raptiva(R)
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Feb 2009
QRxPharma Initiates Second Comparative Study for MoxDuo(TM) IR Dual-Opioid(TM) Pain Therapy
QRxPharma Initiates Second Comparative Study for MoxDuo(TM) IR Dual-Opioid(TM) Pain Therapy
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Feb 2009
Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Greg Weaver as Chief Financial Officer
Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Greg Weaver as Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Feb 2009
Access Licenses ProLindac(TM) and MuGard(TM) to JCOM Ltd, an Affiliate of DONG-A Pharmaceuticals in Korea
Access Licenses ProLindac(TM) and MuGard(TM) to JCOM Ltd, an Affiliate of DONG-A Pharmaceuticals in Korea
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Feb 2009
Cipher receives tentative FDA approval for extended-release tramadol capsules
Cipher receives tentative FDA approval for extended-release tramadol capsules
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Feb 2009
Romark and Chugai Pharmaceutical Enter Into Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Nitazoxanide in Japan
Romark and Chugai Pharmaceutical Enter Into Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Nitazoxanide in Japan
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Feb 2009
Break-through Drug for Heart Failure in Dogs Now Available in the United States
Break-through Drug for Heart Failure in Dogs Now Available in the United States
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Feb 2009
GSK Initiates Phase III Programme for Novel Type 2 Diabetes Medication, Syncria(R) (albiglutide)
GSK Initiates Phase III Programme for Novel Type 2 Diabetes Medication, Syncria(R) (albiglutide)
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Feb 2009
AlphaVax Announces New Vice President of Regulatory, Quality and Clinical Operations
AlphaVax Announces New Vice President of Regulatory, Quality and Clinical Operations
HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Feb 2009
FDA Approves ULORIC(R) (febuxostat) for the Chronic Management of Hyperuricemia in Patients with Gout
FDA Approves ULORIC(R) (febuxostat) for the Chronic Management of Hyperuricemia in Patients with Gout
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Feb 2009
ViroPharma Announces Discontinuation of Maribavir Phase 3 Study in Liver Transplant Patients
ViroPharma Announces Discontinuation of Maribavir Phase 3 Study in Liver Transplant Patients
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Feb 2009
Insmed Sells Follow-on Biologics Platform to Merck & Co., Inc. for Gross Proceeds of $130 Million
Insmed Sells Follow-on Biologics Platform to Merck & Co., Inc. for Gross Proceeds of $130 Million
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Feb 2009
AspenBio Appoints Robert Caspari, M.D. as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer
AspenBio Appoints Robert Caspari, M.D. as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Feb 2009
Genocea Biosciences Names Jane Halpern Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Genocea Biosciences Names Jane Halpern Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Feb 2009
Dyax and Fovea Sign Development and Commercialization Agreement for DX-88 in Ophthalmic Indications
Dyax and Fovea Sign Development and Commercialization Agreement for DX-88 in Ophthalmic Indications
HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Feb 2009
FDA Approves Clinical Studies of a Novel Anti-Cancer Drug Developed by Italian Researchers
FDA Approves Clinical Studies of a Novel Anti-Cancer Drug Developed by Italian Researchers
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Feb 2009
Genentech Urges Shareholders to Take No Action With Respect to Unsolicited Tender Offer From Roche
Genentech Urges Shareholders to Take No Action With Respect to Unsolicited Tender Offer From Roche
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Feb 2009
ViroPharma Reports Results of Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Maribavir in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
ViroPharma Reports Results of Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Maribavir in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Feb 2009
Shire Receives FOSRENOL Paragraph IV Notice Letters from Barr Laboratories and Mylan
Shire Receives FOSRENOL Paragraph IV Notice Letters from Barr Laboratories and Mylan
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Feb 2009
deCODE Breakthrough in Thyroid Cancer May Enable More Targeted Risk Assessment and Earlier Intervention
deCODE Breakthrough in Thyroid Cancer May Enable More Targeted Risk Assessment and Earlier Intervention
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Feb 2009
Dr. Reddy's Announces Five ANDA Approvals and Generic Product Launches in the US Market
Dr. Reddy's Announces Five ANDA Approvals and Generic Product Launches in the US Market
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Feb 2009
FDA Advisory Committee Favors Approval of DX-88 for Acute Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema
FDA Advisory Committee Favors Approval of DX-88 for Acute Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema
HSMN NewsFeed - 4 Feb 2009
Neurobiological Technologies Announces Appointment of William A. Fletcher as Acting CEO
Neurobiological Technologies Announces Appointment of William A. Fletcher as Acting CEO
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Feb 2009
Prasugrel Receives Unanimous Approval Recommendation from FDA Advisory Committee
Prasugrel Receives Unanimous Approval Recommendation from FDA Advisory Committee
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Feb 2009
Warner Chilcott Announces Agreement to Acquire Topical Alprostadil Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
Warner Chilcott Announces Agreement to Acquire Topical Alprostadil Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Feb 2009
Cerenis Therapeutics In-Licenses Intellectual Property for New Treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis
Cerenis Therapeutics In-Licenses Intellectual Property for New Treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Feb 2009
King Pharmaceuticals Announces Corporate Restructuring to Reduce Operating Expenses
King Pharmaceuticals Announces Corporate Restructuring to Reduce Operating Expenses
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Feb 2009
SCOLR Pharma, Inc. Announces Appointment of Bruce S. Morra, Ph.D., as President & CEO
SCOLR Pharma, Inc. Announces Appointment of Bruce S. Morra, Ph.D., as President & CEO
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Feb 2009
Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals Announces Board and Senior Management Appointments
Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals Announces Board and Senior Management Appointments
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Feb 2009
pSivida Corp. Names Paul Ashton, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer
pSivida Corp. Names Paul Ashton, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Feb 2009
Watson Acknowledges Federal Trade Commission Action Regarding AndroGel Patent Settlement
Watson Acknowledges Federal Trade Commission Action Regarding AndroGel Patent Settlement
