


Healthcare News Roundup: Biopharmaceutical
HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2009
FDA Approves KAPIDEX(TM) (Dexlansoprazole) Delayed Release Capsules for the Treatment of GERD
FDA Approves KAPIDEX(TM) (Dexlansoprazole) Delayed Release Capsules for the Treatment of GERD
HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Jan 2009
Roche Intends to Commence Tender Offer to Acquire All Shares of Genentech for US$ 86.50 Per Share in Cash
Roche Intends to Commence Tender Offer to Acquire All Shares of Genentech for US$ 86.50 Per Share in Cash
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2009
Endo Pharmaceuticals and Alexza Pharmaceuticals Conclude Research Collaboration
Endo Pharmaceuticals and Alexza Pharmaceuticals Conclude Research Collaboration
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2009
Alexza Consolidates Operations to Focus Resources on AZ-004 (Staccato(R) Loxapine) for Acute Agitation
Alexza Consolidates Operations to Focus Resources on AZ-004 (Staccato(R) Loxapine) for Acute Agitation
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2009
Immunomedics Reports Properties and Structure-Function Relationships of Veltuzumab
Immunomedics Reports Properties and Structure-Function Relationships of Veltuzumab
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2009
FDA Accepts Eurand's Response to Approvable Letter for EUR-1008 as Complete
FDA Accepts Eurand's Response to Approvable Letter for EUR-1008 as Complete
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2009
FDA Provides Clear Path to NDA Submission for Pro-Pharmaceuticals’ DAVANAT(R)
FDA Provides Clear Path to NDA Submission for Pro-Pharmaceuticals’ DAVANAT(R)
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Jan 2009
POZEN Informed by FDA That Endoscopic Gastric Ulcer Incidence Continues to Be an Acceptable Primary Endpoint
POZEN Informed by FDA That Endoscopic Gastric Ulcer Incidence Continues to Be an Acceptable Primary Endpoint
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Jan 2009
Ipsen announces the signature of a co-promotion agreement with Novartis for Exforge in France
Ipsen announces the signature of a co-promotion agreement with Novartis for Exforge in France
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Jan 2009
Savient Announces FDA's Advisory Panel to Review Pegloticase for Treatment-Failure Gout Patients
Savient Announces FDA's Advisory Panel to Review Pegloticase for Treatment-Failure Gout Patients
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Jan 2009
Mylan Receives Final FDA Approvals for Generic Versions of Lamictal(R) Tablets and Lamictal(R) CD
Mylan Receives Final FDA Approvals for Generic Versions of Lamictal(R) Tablets and Lamictal(R) CD
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Jan 2009
BAROFOLD, INC. APPOINTS J. WILLIAM FREYTAG, Ph.D. AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
BAROFOLD, INC. APPOINTS J. WILLIAM FREYTAG, Ph.D. AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jan 2009
Watson's GELNIQUE(TM) (oxybutynin chloride) Gel 10% Approved by FDA for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
Watson's GELNIQUE(TM) (oxybutynin chloride) Gel 10% Approved by FDA for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jan 2009
Pixantrone Pre-NDA Communication from FDA Provides Cell Therapeutics Basis to Begin Rolling NDA Submission
Pixantrone Pre-NDA Communication from FDA Provides Cell Therapeutics Basis to Begin Rolling NDA Submission
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jan 2009
Halo Pharmaceutical Welcomes Al Rosenston as its Vice President, Business Development
Halo Pharmaceutical Welcomes Al Rosenston as its Vice President, Business Development
HSMN NewsFeed - 26 Jan 2009
Pfizer to Acquire Wyeth, Creating the World's Premier Biopharmaceutical Company
Pfizer to Acquire Wyeth, Creating the World's Premier Biopharmaceutical Company
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Jan 2009
Mylan Receives Final FDA Approval for Generic Version of Prilosec(R) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg
Mylan Receives Final FDA Approval for Generic Version of Prilosec(R) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Jan 2009
New Biologic STELARA(TM) Receives Approval in Europe for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
New Biologic STELARA(TM) Receives Approval in Europe for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Jan 2009
Novel Product for Post Surgical Scar Formation Entering Clinical Development
Novel Product for Post Surgical Scar Formation Entering Clinical Development
HSMN NewsFeed - 20 Jan 2009
Metabasis Therapeutics Announces Corporate Restructuring and Workforce Reduction
Metabasis Therapeutics Announces Corporate Restructuring and Workforce Reduction
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Jan 2009
Peptimmune Grants Major Pharmaceutical Company Exclusive Option to License PI-2301 for Multiple Sclerosis
Peptimmune Grants Major Pharmaceutical Company Exclusive Option to License PI-2301 for Multiple Sclerosis
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Jan 2009
Lilly Resolves Investigations of Past Zyprexa Marketing and Promotional Practices
Lilly Resolves Investigations of Past Zyprexa Marketing and Promotional Practices
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Jan 2009
Merck Statement in Response to the FDA's Update Regarding a Safety Review of SINGULAIR® (montelukast)
Merck Statement in Response to the FDA's Update Regarding a Safety Review of SINGULAIR® (montelukast)
HSMN NewsFeed - 13 Jan 2009
Jennerex Appoints Samantha Miller as Vice President of Corporate Development
Jennerex Appoints Samantha Miller as Vice President of Corporate Development
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Jan 2009
Hana Biosciences Appoints Thomas J. Tarlow as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality
Hana Biosciences Appoints Thomas J. Tarlow as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2009
Anesiva Announces FDA Approval of Supplemental New Drug Application to Expand Zingo(TM) Indication
Anesiva Announces FDA Approval of Supplemental New Drug Application to Expand Zingo(TM) Indication
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2009
GSK and XenoPort Resubmit New Drug Application for Solzira(TM) in Restless Legs Syndrome
GSK and XenoPort Resubmit New Drug Application for Solzira(TM) in Restless Legs Syndrome
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2009
EyeGate Pharma Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Corneal Graft Rejection From U.S. FDA
EyeGate Pharma Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Corneal Graft Rejection From U.S. FDA
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Jan 2009
Azur Pharma Announces the Licensing of Niravam, Parcopa, Kemstro and Fluxid From UCB
Azur Pharma Announces the Licensing of Niravam, Parcopa, Kemstro and Fluxid From UCB
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2009
TOPIGEN Pharmaceuticals Reports Phase 2 Results of TPI ASM8 in Asthma Patients
TOPIGEN Pharmaceuticals Reports Phase 2 Results of TPI ASM8 in Asthma Patients
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2009
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Hires Roman Skowronski, M.D., Ph.D. as Vice President of Clinical Development
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Hires Roman Skowronski, M.D., Ph.D. as Vice President of Clinical Development
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2009
Impax Confirms Patent Challenge Relating to Amrix (R) Extended-Release Capsules, 15mg and 30mg
Impax Confirms Patent Challenge Relating to Amrix (R) Extended-Release Capsules, 15mg and 30mg
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2009
Satori Pharmaceuticals Raises $22M; Names Former Senior Pfizer Executive as CEO
Satori Pharmaceuticals Raises $22M; Names Former Senior Pfizer Executive as CEO
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Jan 2009
Sangart, Inc. Announces Key Executive Appointments and Company Restructuring
Sangart, Inc. Announces Key Executive Appointments and Company Restructuring
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Jan 2009
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Appoints Chief Operating Officer of Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Appoints Chief Operating Officer of Specialty Pharmaceuticals
HSMN NewsFeed - 6 Jan 2009
DOR BioPharma Obtains Fast Track Designation for DOR201 in the Prevention of Acute Radiation Enteritis
DOR BioPharma Obtains Fast Track Designation for DOR201 in the Prevention of Acute Radiation Enteritis
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jan 2009
Indevus Pharmaceuticals Announces Definitive Merger Agreement With Endo Pharmaceuticals
Indevus Pharmaceuticals Announces Definitive Merger Agreement With Endo Pharmaceuticals
HSMN NewsFeed - 5 Jan 2009
Impax Appoints Christopher Mengler, R. PH., President of Global Pharmaceuticals Division
Impax Appoints Christopher Mengler, R. PH., President of Global Pharmaceuticals Division
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Jan 2009
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Completes Acquisition of Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Completes Acquisition of Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Dec 2008
Nektar Announces Closing of Sale of Specific Pulmonary Delivery Assets to Novartis for $115 Million
Nektar Announces Closing of Sale of Specific Pulmonary Delivery Assets to Novartis for $115 Million
HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Dec 2008
PriCara(R) Recalls 50 mcg/hr DURAGESIC(R) (fentanyl transdermal system) CII Pain Patches
PriCara(R) Recalls 50 mcg/hr DURAGESIC(R) (fentanyl transdermal system) CII Pain Patches
HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Dec 2008
FDA Cardio Renal Advisory Committee to Review Daiichi Sankyo, Lilly Drug Prasugrel
FDA Cardio Renal Advisory Committee to Review Daiichi Sankyo, Lilly Drug Prasugrel
HSMN NewsFeed - 30 Dec 2008
Mylan's Matrix Receives Final FDA Approval for the Generic Version of the Antiretroviral Zerit(R) Capsules
Mylan's Matrix Receives Final FDA Approval for the Generic Version of the Antiretroviral Zerit(R) Capsules
HSMN NewsFeed - 29 Dec 2008
Watson Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Final Approval for Generic Mircette(R)
Watson Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Final Approval for Generic Mircette(R)
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Dec 2008
Johnson & Johnson Completes Tender Offer for Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson Completes Tender Offer for Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2008
EPIX Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Vasovist(R) (gadofosveset trisodium)
EPIX Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Vasovist(R) (gadofosveset trisodium)
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2008
TransMolecular Receives Orphan Drug Designation for 131I-TM601 for the Treatment of Melanoma
TransMolecular Receives Orphan Drug Designation for 131I-TM601 for the Treatment of Melanoma
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2008
KaloBios Raises Additional $12 Million in Series D Venture Financing for a New Total of $32 Million
KaloBios Raises Additional $12 Million in Series D Venture Financing for a New Total of $32 Million
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Dec 2008
Flamel Technologies Announces New Micropump and Medusa Contracts, and a Research Collaboration with Pfizer
Flamel Technologies Announces New Micropump and Medusa Contracts, and a Research Collaboration with Pfizer
HSMN NewsFeed - 19 Dec 2008
AstraZeneca Submits sNDA for NEXIUM(R) for the Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Infants 0 to 1 Year Old
AstraZeneca Submits sNDA for NEXIUM(R) for the Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Infants 0 to 1 Year Old
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Dec 2008
BioSpecifics Announces Partnership Between Pfizer and Auxilium for XIAFLEX(TM) in Europe
BioSpecifics Announces Partnership Between Pfizer and Auxilium for XIAFLEX(TM) in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Dec 2008
Generex Biotechnology and Pevion Biotech Announce Plans for Immunotherapeutic Vaccine Collaboration
Generex Biotechnology and Pevion Biotech Announce Plans for Immunotherapeutic Vaccine Collaboration
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Dec 2008
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Announces Reduction in Force to Reflect Streamlined Operations
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Announces Reduction in Force to Reflect Streamlined Operations
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Dec 2008
Watson Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval for Generic Razadyne(R) ER Capsules
Watson Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval for Generic Razadyne(R) ER Capsules
HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Dec 2008
FDA Approves LUSEDRA(TM) (fospropofol disodium) Injection for Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation
FDA Approves LUSEDRA(TM) (fospropofol disodium) Injection for Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation
HSMN NewsFeed - 12 Dec 2008
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Exelixis Enter Global Collaboration on Two Novel Cancer Programs
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Exelixis Enter Global Collaboration on Two Novel Cancer Programs
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2008
New Data Shows Zometa(R) Enhances Impact of Chemotherapy on Reducing Breast Tumour Size
New Data Shows Zometa(R) Enhances Impact of Chemotherapy on Reducing Breast Tumour Size
HSMN NewsFeed - 11 Dec 2008
Cornerstone Therapeutics Provides Update on Integration Activities and Issues 2008 Revenue Guidance
Cornerstone Therapeutics Provides Update on Integration Activities and Issues 2008 Revenue Guidance
HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Dec 2008
Study Showed New Episodes of Depression Delayed in People Taking Cymbalta(R)
Study Showed New Episodes of Depression Delayed in People Taking Cymbalta(R)
HSMN NewsFeed - 10 Dec 2008
MorphoSys Appoints Dr. Arndt Schottelius as Chief Development Officer and Member of the Management Board
MorphoSys Appoints Dr. Arndt Schottelius as Chief Development Officer and Member of the Management Board
