As is becoming a more common event, this week's news posting is being composed from an airport hotel room. My NJ ASTD colleagues are networking at the Annual Technology Training Showcase in …
Pharma News 10_19
The Good Stuff: BMS gets approval for new oncology drug (for breast cancer) Ixempra. Merck gets new HIV drug (Isentress) approved in the U.S. And, their Januvia diabetes drug gets new uses …
Pharma News 10_12
Can an old antibiotic be used to reduce stroke damage? Fascinating potential resurrection/re-purposing of an older drug. Glaxo announces its succession plan at the top: new CEO named. Merck gets a …
Pharma News 9_14
Prasugrel, the upcoming rival to $6 billion drug Plavix, gets a write-up. This is a crucial new drug for co-promote partners Daiichi-Sankyo and Eli Lilly. Good Samaritan drug rep loses leg, gains …
Pharma News 8_24
Novartis gets approval for Reclast, a once-per-year osteoporosis treatment. That's a game-changer - very cool advance that should lead to far better patient compliance. A long-ish article on Wyeth's …
Pharma News 8_17
Amgen finally feels the heat from declining market demand; big cuts coming. Novartis takes a hit on Prexige (COX-2 inhibitor); withdrawn in Australia. New cancer killers? Electric fields, gene …