Lupin Recalls Suprax in the U.S. April 14, 2014 This is Lupin’s second Suprax recall in 12 months. Read More
Abbott Completes Enrollment in U.S., China, Japan Absorb Trials April 14, 2014 The device, which dissolves over time, is the first of its kind, Abbott says. Read More
Covidien Recalls Pipeline Embolization Device and Alligator Retrieval Device April 11, 2014 The devicemaker has received no reports of adverse events related to the recalled devices. Read More
PhRMA Pushes Forward-Looking Policies to Grow Biopharmaceutical Sector April 11, 2014 CEO John Castellani says the industry’s continued success depends on prioritizing innovation. Read More
FDA Clears Ortho Development’s Ovation Tribute Hip Stem April 10, 2014 Ovation Tribute follows the Ovation Hip Stem, Ortho Development says. Read More
Australia Regulator Seeks Feedback on Low-Value Turnover Exemption Scheme April 10, 2014 The review was prompted by drugmakers’ complaints of undue burden. Read More
Health Canada Licenses CardiacAssist’s TandemHeart Circulatory Platform April 9, 2014 TandemHeart consists of a pump, cannulae and external escort controller. Read More
GSK Teams With MD Anderson to Develop Cancer Immunotherapies April 9, 2014 This is MD Anderson’s fourth and final major collaborative project with large drugmakers. Read More
HHS Finds High Rate of Questionable Medicare Billings for Electrodiagnostic Tests April 8, 2014 The report makes three recommendations to CMS to better prevent questionable billing practices in the future. Read More
FDA Approves New Indication for BI’s Pradaxa April 8, 2014 The FDA based its Monday approval on the results of four Phase III safety and efficacy studies. Read More
First Human Prostate Implant Uses IsoRay’s Cesium-131 Seeds and C4’s Sirius MRI Markers April 7, 2014 Implantable seed radiation such as IsoRay’s Cesium-131 allows prostate tissue to be more visible in an MRI scan. Read More
EU, Australia to Collaborate on Orphan Medicines April 7, 2014 The EMA says that it already shares much information with its Australian counterpart, such as GMP standards. Read More