Today’s Top Three in Pharma 030409

Teva‘s Copaxone approved for preventative treament of MS – The drug is already approved to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, where new symptoms occur suddenly or older symptoms become worse. The expanded approval allows for the drug’s use in people who have experienced a first episode of multiple sclerosis and have magnetic resonance imaging results consistent with the condition.

Pfizer and Bausch & Lomb in co-promote agreement for eyecare products – Pfizer Inc and Bausch & Lomb announced today a co-promotion agreement involving both companies’ prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals in the United States. The agreement will allow both companies to greatly increase the level of eye care industry support for these important medications that treat serious ophthalmic conditions.

Vertex makes a strategic acquisition to boost pipeline. And, Bristol does some shuffling at the top.

PLUS – life after pharmaceutical sales. Dog washing. Endurance Sports. I’m betting that there are a lot more entrepreneurs among those downsized from pharma…

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