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January 6, 2011
AdventRx's application for Exelbine accepted by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted the approval application for a chemotherapy drug to treat lung cancer from AdventRx Pharmaceuticals, the drug maker said Thursday.

January 4, 2011
Pfizer inks deal with Santaris

Pfizer will pay Danish biotech company Santaris Pharma $14 million for access to its development platform for RNA-based therapies, Pfizer said Tuesday.

January 3, 2011
FDA announces recall of two adulterated drugs available online

The Food and Drug Administration last week prompted the recall of two more products sold as supplements but adulterated with prescription medicines.

December 21, 2010
GreatCall expands reach with D&H Distributing

GreatCall announced a new partnership with D&H Distributing, which now will carry GreatCall's line of Jitterbug J cell phones.

December 20, 2010
Amylin's lipodystrophy treatment granted orphan-drug, fast-track designations

Drug maker Amylin Pharmaceuticals has submitted the first of a series of sections of a regulatory approval application for a biotech drug to treat patients with a rare lipid disorder.

December 8, 2010
FDA panel backs Contrave

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has recommended approval for an investigational diet pill.

December 7, 2010
GreatCall focuses on health, wellness through handset apps

As retail distribution for GreatCall's Jitterbug J cell phones expands, the company has placed a stronger emphasis on its health-and-wellness apps for the Jitterbug handsets.

December 7, 2010
Plackers gets musical for kids

Plackers, a maker of disposable dental flossers, has expanded its line of oral care products with Brush and Learn by Plackers Kids, a series of musical toothbrushes for children.

November 16, 2010
United Brands sues Anheuser-Busch over competing flavored malt beverage

The maker of Joose flavored malt beverages has filed a lawsuit against one of the...

November 15, 2010
JDRF, Amylin support clinical proof-of-concept study

A leading charitable funder of and advocate for Type 1 diabetes research and a drug...

November 15, 2010
Sangart granted orphan drug designation for sickle cell drug

The Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation to a drug for treating...

November 8, 2010
Arena, Eisai: Lorcaserin produced weight loss in Type 2 diabetics during trial

Two drug makers conducting a late-stage clinical trial of a drug for treating overweight and...

November 8, 2010
CDC, Brickfish launch 'The Flu Ends With U'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have signed with Brickfish to launch a social...

November 7, 2010
MyGlucoHealth teams up with Nokia

The developer of a wireless mobile application designed to help manage diabetes announced that its...

October 24, 2010
Arena, Eisai receive complete response letter for lorcaserin

The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve a regulatory approval application from Arena Pharmaceuticals...

October 18, 2010
New 'Star Wars' gaming package makes retail debut

Avid "Star Wars" fans and game enthusiasts rejoice: "Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport"...

October 10, 2010
Drug makers fight infectious diseases with 400 drugs in pipeline

Humanity has come a long way since the days when people thought sickness came from...

October 10, 2010
NACDS conference eyes impact of health reform

If the retail industry’s premier pharmacy gathering gave any clear signal about the state of...

October 10, 2010
PTPA gives seal of approval to Bionime blood-glucose meters

Bionime this summer received the parent-tested, parent-approved seal of approval from PTPA Media, a designation...

September 27, 2010
Plackers supports oral care awareness with Oral Health America partnership

Plackers oral care brand has partnered with Oral Health America on the Fall for Smiles...

September 26, 2010
H.D. Smith veteran Joe Conda tapped for NACDS Pratt Award at pharmacy conference

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores tapped wholesale and pharmaceutical industry veteran Joe Conda...

September 26, 2010
NACDS conference discusses patent cliff, future of generics

Winc Design is launching its Charlie Banana brand of environmentally friendly cloth diapers and baby...

September 26, 2010
NACDS Pharmacy & Tech Conference offers manifesto of pharmacy’s value

If ever there was a time for retail pharmacists to assert their role and ride...

September 22, 2010
Fresh & Easy develops line for kids

Fresh & Easy is promoting its new line of products aimed at childhood nutrition....

September 16, 2010
FDA advisory committee votes against Eisai-Arena obesity drug

An advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration has given a thumbs-down to a...

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