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FDA Panel Rejects Vivus Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa
Wall Street Journal Most panel members were also part of the Avandia panel that met earlier this week to discuss whether to keep that drug on the market amid concerns that the … Arena Pharma Rallies On FDA Optimism; Vivus Shares Halted Vivus' Qnexa takes center stage during panel review 3 New Weight Loss Drugs Waiting for FDA OKs |
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FDA Recall News
- FDA cautions consumers about Estrella Family Creamery cheeses September 4, 2010The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to discard cheeses from Estrella Family Creamery of Montesano, Wash., because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Environmental samples and one product sample collected by the FDA during an August 2010 inspection at the facility have tested positive for L. mono. […]
- Sparboe Farms Provides Clarification on its Voluntary Recall of Fresh Shell Eggs September 4, 2010Sparboe Farms issued the following clarification regarding the previously announced recall of shell eggs supplied by Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms. One additional brand is linked to this recall associated with possible Salmonella contamination. […]
- The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk September 4, 2010The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall. […]
Avandia News
- DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Wounded heroes and a question of honour - Daily Mail September 6, 2010Daily MailDAILY MAIL COMMENT: Wounded heroes and a question of honourDaily MailHaving reviewed recent research, the Medicines and healthcare Products Regulatory Agency concluded Avandia could induce heart attacks and that its 'risks ... […]
- Heart attack risk of diabetes drug: Experts call for Avandia to be withdrawn - Daily Mail September 5, 2010Daily MailHeart attack risk of diabetes drug: Experts call for Avandia to be withdrawnDaily MailA report by the British Medical Journal says Avandia should never have been licensed in Britain because its risks outweigh its benefits. ...Diabetes drug advice 'not heeded'BBC NewsUK wants GSK's Avandia pulled as EU reviews safetyReuters UKDiabetes […]
- New Study Further Clouds Debate over Avandia - Lawyers and Settlements September 3, 2010Lawyers and SettlementsNew Study Further Clouds Debate over AvandiaLawyers and SettlementsWashington, DC: In the midst of the ongoing debate over whether or not type 2 diabetes drug Avandia will be banished by the US Food and Drug Administration ... […]