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Have you checked the list of finalists for the MM&M Awards 2007?

August 07, 2007

The results are in and the cut has been made. Here is the list of finalists for the MMM Awards 2007.
 

Takeda seeing more patients name-check Rozerem; will sales follow?

August 07, 2007

The whimsical consumer campaign for Takedas insomnia drug Rozerem has generated lots of buzz, just not the kind of recognition that leads to new patient starts. That may be changing.
 

CME regulator issues plan for shoring up oversight

August 06, 2007

Placing trained observers in audiences, making faster compliance decisions and eliminating commercial funding altogether are some of the steps the main regulatory body in CME said it will consider taking in response to recent criticism levied by senators.
 

FDA approves Pfizer's maraviroc HIV treatment

August 06, 2007

The FDA has granted approval to Pfizer's maraviroc HIV treatment, the drugmaker said today.
 

In Other News

House OKs reimportation legislation

August 03, 2007

The House passed legislation Thursday that would permit importation of lower-cost prescription drugs from places such as Canada, Australia and Europe, the Associated Press reported.
 

Medical Advertising Hall of Fame seeks nominations

August 07, 2007

The Medical Advertising Hall of Fame (MAHF) is seeking nominations for its 2008 class as it looks to a newer generation of industry contributors as potential honorees.
 

Second approvable letter for GSK and Pozen migraine treatment

August 02, 2007

The FDA delivered a further setback to GlaxoSmithKline and Pozens developmental migraine treatment Trexima yesterday in the form of a second approvable letter seeking more data related to the drug.
 

FDA panel recommends Tysabri as Crohn's treatment

August 01, 2007

An FDA advisory panel voted 12-3 in favor of recommending Biogen IDEC and Elan's Tysabri for use in Crohn's disease patients, based on the drugs performance in clinical trials.
 

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In Other News

J&Js Alza and Scios units to cut jobs

August 01, 2007

Johnson Johnson unit Alza plans to eliminate close to 600 jobs in research and development and support by the end of 2007, The Silicon Valley-San Jose Business Journal reports.
 

Sanofi-Aventis has room for sales force reductions: Spek

August 01, 2007

Sanofi-Aventis has the flexibility to further reduce its sales force, the drugmakers head of pharmaceuticals Hanspeter Spek said during a post-results conference call on Wednesday.
 

Last chance to vent (or gush) about your job…

August 07, 2007

Which healthcare positions pay the best? Who are the most satisfied employees? And how many are polishing their resumes? Please take a moment to complete the 21st MM&M Career & Salary Survey and help us to provide you and the rest of the industry with the most accurate and meaningful picture of salaries, aspirations, motivation, job satisfaction and trends in healthcare marketing.
 

Product news

August 07, 2007

Indevus Pharmaceuticals announced that Sanctura XR (trospium chloride extended release capsules) has been approved by the FDA
 

People news

August 07, 2007

Richard Gonzalez, president and COO, and a member of Abbotts board of directors, plans to retire after his 30-year career with the company
 

Company news

August 07, 2007

Avanir Pharmaceuticals has completed the sale of its antipsychotic drug FazaClo to Azure Pharma for an upfront payment of $42 million plus an additional $1.9 million in working capital adjustments.
 



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