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11/20/09 - Analyzing the Generic Drugs Sector of the US Pharmaceutical Industry - Now Available
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analyzing the Generic Drugs Sector of the US Pharmaceutical Industry" report to their offering. A generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, how it is taken, quality, performance and intended use.
11/20/09 - Larry King to Host 10th Annual American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Broadway on the Hudson Gala
This year's American Friends of Rabin Medical Center "Broadway on the Hudson" Gala is shaping up to be an unforgettable evening. Legendary comedian Robert Klein will be introducing the entertainment portion of the evening with his hilarious stand-up routine.
11/20/09 - Research and Markets: Analyzing the Generic Drugs Sector of the US Pharmaceutical Industry - Now Available
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analyzing the Generic Drugs Sector of the US Pharmaceutical Industry" report to their offering. A generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, how it is taken, quality, performance and intended use.
11/19/09 - Cancer Therapies - Global Market Opportunities
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cancer Therapies - Global Market Opportunities" report to their offering. Cancer therapies are geared towards controlling the growth of cancerous tumors, and preventing the spread of cancer to other organs of the body.
11/19/09 - Generic Drugs Just as Effective as Brand Name Drugs Says DoctorSolve
Despite years of controversy, new study finds that generic drugs to be equally as effective as brand name drugs. A recent publication in the October issue of The Medical Letter may help to eliminate the fear many people have about generic drugs.
11/19/09 - Pharmaceutical Market Access, Pricing, and Reimbursement News in the Second Quarter of 2009
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Pharmaceutical Market Access, Pricing, and Reimbursement News in the Second Quarter of 2009" to their offering.
11/19/09 - Q Chip to develop biopharmaceutical portfolio based on its established bioencapsulation technology
Q Chip, a biopharmaceutical drug delivery company, is developing a range of sustained-release biosimilars using its patented Q-Sphera bioencapsulation platform. The first two drugs under development using the Q-Sphera delivery system are the biosimilars, Q-Leuprolide and Q-Octreotide. Encapsulation of biotherapies into bioresorbable microspheres
11/19/09 - Research and Markets: Cancer Therapies - Global Market Opportunities
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cancer Therapies - Global Market Opportunities" report to their offering. Cancer therapies are geared towards controlling the growth of cancerous tumors, and preventing the spread of cancer to other organs of the body.
11/19/09 - Research and Markets: Pharmaceutical Market Access, Pricing, and Reimbursement News in the Second Quarter of 2009
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Pharmaceutical Market Access, Pricing, and Reimbursement News in the Second Quarter of 2009" to their offering.
11/19/09 - Research and Markets: The Pricing and Reimbursement Environment for Neurology Drugs
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "The Pricing and Reimbursement Environment for Neurology Drugs" to their offering. Neurological disorders will impose a growing social and financial burden on the major pharmaceutical markets as the elderly population in these countries increases steadily.
11/19/09 - The Pricing and Reimbursement Environment for Neurology Drugs
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "The Pricing and Reimbursement Environment for Neurology Drugs" to their offering. Neurological disorders will impose a growing social and financial burden on the major pharmaceutical markets as the elderly population in these countries increases stead
11/18/09 - /C O R R E C T I O N Teva UK Ltd/
In the news release, "Teva Launches TevaGrastim" issued on 18 Nov 2009 07:00 GMT, by Teva UK Ltd over PR Newswire, due to an omission made by PR Newswire, we did not specify that this is a black triangle drug. Teva Launches TevaGrastim. - With Photo. Teva UK Limited has signalled its commitment to developing biosimilar medicines by entering the G-C
11/18/09 - Big Pharma seeks to insulate itself from impact of patent cliff
The pharmaceutical industry is facing an impending patent cliff, when some of its biggest selling drugs will lose patent protection and become exposed to generic competition. Between 2001 and 2008, the collective revenues of 'Big Pharma' grew by 8.6% year-on-year. However, this analysis does not take into account the upcoming patent cliff.
11/18/09 - FDA approves Wockhardt's anti-hypertensive drug in USA
18 November 2009 - Indian pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Wockhardt Ltd said today that the US FoodaA' and Drug Administration approved the company's 25 mg/10 ml injection of Nicardipine HCl for short-term management of hypertension or increased blood pressure. Nicardipine is the generic name for the brand Cardene, marketed in the USA by l
11/18/09 - Impax Laboratories Confirms Patent Challenge Relating to TRICOR 48mg and 145mg Tablets
Impax Laboratories, Inc. confirms that it has initiated a challenge of the patents listed by Abbott Laboratories in connection with its TRICOR tablets, 48 mg and 145 mg. Impax filed its Abbreviated New Drug Application containing a Paragraph IV certification for a generic version of TRICOR with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
11/18/09 - Larry King to Host 10th Annual American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Broadway on the Hudson Gala
This year's American Friends of Rabin Medical Center "Broadway on the Hudson" Gala is shaping up to be an unforgettable evening. Legendary comedian Robert Klein will be introducing the entertainment portion of the evening with his hilarious stand-up routine.
11/18/09 - Mylan's President of Europe, Middle East and Africa Elected President of European Generic Medicines Association
Mylan Inc. today announced that Didier Barret, president of Mylan Europe, Middle East and Africa, has been elected president of the European Generic Medicines Association. Mylan Chairman and CEO Robert J. Coury said: "We are extremely pleased to have one of our own senior executives lead Europe's generic trade organization over the next two years.
11/18/09 - PAREXEL Experts to Discuss Impact of Pharmacovigilance Trends on Biosimilars and Generics at World Generic Medicines Congress Americas
Experts from PAREXEL International Corporation, a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, will provide insights into evolving pharmacovigilance trends and their impact on biosimilars and generic products at the World Generic Medicines Congress Americas, being held November 17 - 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.
11/18/09 - Research from Food & Drug Administration provide new insights into regulatory actions
According to recent research from the United States, "In the US, manufacturers seeking approval to market a generic drug product must submit data demonstrating that the generic formulation provides the same rate and extent of absorption as the innovator drug product.
11/18/09 - Study Demonstrates That QVAR(R) Is More Cost-Effective Than Other Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) Asthma Therapy Options
Teva Respiratory, a division of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., announced results from an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of three different inhaled corticosteroids in a "real-life" asthmatic population. Several short-term, randomized controlled trials demonstrated that QVAR and other ICS therapies, including CFC-BDP and FP metered dos
11/18/09 - Teva Launches TevaGrastim(R) (filgrastim)
Teva UK Limited has signalled its commitment to developing biosimilar medicines by entering the G-CSF* therapy area. TevaGrastim is licensed for a number of indications1, the most common being the reduction of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. - 30 MIU pre-filled syringe. - 48 MIU pre-filled syringe. TevaGrastim is licensed for the same indications
11/17/09 - Drug Price/Cost Debate Report: Swine Flu Vaccine, Profiteering, Comparison Of Drug Prices In Different Countries, Free Pricing Markets, Generic Pricing
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Drug Price/Cost Debate: Coping with Escalating Pricing Pressures" to their offering. Insinuations of profiteering were made against an H1N1 swine flu vaccine manufacturer in the summer of 2009.
11/17/09 - Q Chip to develop biopharmaceutical portfolio based on its established bioencapsulation technology
Q Chip, a biopharmaceutical drug delivery company, is developing a range of sustained-release biosimilars using its patented Q-Sphera bioencapsulation platform. The first two drugs under development using the Q-Sphera delivery system are the biosimilars, Q-Leuprolide and Q-Octreotide. Encapsulation of biotherapies into bioresorbable microspheres en
11/17/09 - Research and Markets: Drug Price/Cost Debate: Growing Pricing Pressures: Swine Flu Vaccine, Profiteering, Comparison of Drug Prices in Different Countries, Free Pricing Markets, Generic Pricing
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Drug Price/Cost Debate: Coping with Escalating Pricing Pressures" to their offering. Insinuations of profiteering were made against an H1N1 swine flu vaccine manufacturer in the summer of 2009.
11/16/09 - BLOG: Political Fix: NYT: Luetkemeyer parroted lobbyist on health care statement [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]
Nov. 16Updated 12:41 p.m. with a response from Luetkemeyer. Missouri U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer was one of several members of Congress to submit a statement on the health care bill using the exact language submitted by biotech lobbyists, the New York Times reported this weekend.
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