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Biovail Comments On Filing Of Lawsuit
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Biovail Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BVF) today announced that it has been notified that a proposed securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York against the Company, its Chairman and two former officers. The complaint has been filed on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased Biovail securities from December 14, 2006 through July 19, 2007.
Phase III Study Showed Rituxan In Combination With Chemotherapy Improved Progression-Free Survival In Patients With Relapsed Chronic Leukemia
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0700
Genentech, Inc. (NYSE: DNA) and Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced that a global Phase III study of RituxanŽ (rituximab) in combination with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide chemotherapy met its primary endpoint of improving progression-free survival (PFS), as assessed by investigators, in patients with previously treated CD20-positive chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) compared to chemotherapy alone. There were no new or unexpected safety signals reported in the study.
Early Data Show Potential For Imatinib To Treat Life-threatening Form Of Pulmonary Artery Disease
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0700
An early proof-of-concept study presented shows promising results for imatinib in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a severe, incurable blood vessel disorder.

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News From Medical News Today

President Bush To Sign Bill Intended To Stop Operation Of Online Rogue Pharmacies
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700
President Bush is expected to sign into a law a bill (HR 6353, S 980) that aims to end the operation of online rogue pharmacies that sell controlled substances and pharmaceutical medicines, but the measure has "limitations," the
It's Time To Get Smart About The Use Of Antibiotics: Campaign Aims To Draw Attention To The Increasing Problem Of Antibiotic Resistance
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700
Get Smart Colorado, based at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this week launched a public "call to action" campaign to educate the public about appropriate use and proper disposal of antibiotics to prevent antibiotic resistance. The campaign consists of English and Spanish information cards containing guidance about the proper use and disposal of antibiotics that are being displayed throughout the month of October at Colorado Safeway pharmacy counters.
The Florida Department Of Health Recognizes October As American Pharmacists Month
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) joins the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) in recognizing October as American Pharmacist's Month. The theme for this observance is Know Your Medicine; Know Your Pharmacist. Pharmacists are key health care professionals who help people achieve the best results from their medications.

Food and Drug Administration Press Releases

FDA Licenses for Marketing New Therapy for Rare Genetic Disease
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:05:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today licensed for marketing the first product in the United States intended to protect people with hereditary angioedema (HAE), a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic disease. HAE affects about 6,000 to 10,000 individuals in the United States.
FDA Approves Rapaflo for the Treatment of Symptoms Due to an Enlarged Prostate Gland
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:44:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Rapaflo (silodosin) capsules for the treatment of symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition also known as an enlarged prostate.
FDA Launches Food Defense Awareness Training Kit for Employees in the Food Industry
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:44:00 -0000
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched its food defense awareness training kit for first line food industry employees. The training targets these individuals because they can play an important role in helping to keep our nation's food supply safe, from the farm to the table.

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls

Russell Stover Candies, Inc. Issues Hazelnut Allergy Alert for the 2 7/8 Oz Size Of Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates (October 9)
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:40:00 -0000
The recalled product was distributed in the following states and cities: Texas, California, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee; Southaven, Mississippi; Billings, Montana; Sparks, Nevada; and Madison Heights, Michigan. An investigation determined 29 boxes of this candy may have been purchased by consumers, and up to another 188 boxes may have reached retail store locations. All the retail stores have been contacted to have the suspected product removed from the shelves.
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Shad Raisins (October 6)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:14:00 -0000
New York State Agriculture Commissioner alerted consumers that Fatima Brothers Inc. of Maspeth, New York is recalling Shad Raisins due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The recalled Shad Raisins were packaged in uncoded, 7-ounce plastic bags. Shad Raisins were distributed in New York City.
Consumer Alert: Possible Botulism Contamination in Frozen Salted Croaker (October 6)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:14:00 -0000
New York State Agriculture Commissioner alerted consumers not to eat Frozen Salted Croaker distributed by YS Trading Corp, Long Island City, New York because the product was uneviscerated. The Frozen Salted Croaker was sold in Hicksville, New York, Flushing, New York, and New Jersey in un-coded, unlabeled plastic bags.

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