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Avandia Hearing Reveals Fundamental Flaws at FDA
Union of Concerned Scientists The advisory panel met yesterday and today to review safety questions regarding Avandia, a GlaxoSmithKline diabetes drug that has been linked to heart … Avandia: The Key Vote Is Negative Close the FDA Approval Gap Whistleblower News Roundup 7.15.10 |
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Panel Doesn't Recommend Pulling Avandia
OzarksFirst.com (blog) The FDA was hoping to end the debate over whether Avandia was too dangerous to sell to diabetics. The drug has been under fire since 2007 when the first … The Avandia Controversy Avandia's Sales Drop Far Behind Actos Avandia decision could bolster rivals' sales |
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Patients taking Avandia should keep on doing so, doctor groups say
Los Angeles Times Diabetics taking Avandia who are concerned about the drug following Wednesday's decision by a Food and Drug … Don't dump Avandia, diabetes groups urge patients Avandia may be restricted. Now what to do? Concerned about Avandia? Here are other options |
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European shares tumble, economy concerns persist
Reuters L) added 1.8 percent in a relief rally after a US panel of health experts voted to keep the drugmaker's diabetes pill Avandia on the market but with new … European stocks resume rally after JPMorgan results European stocks dip; eyes on JPMorgan results Closing stock market indices outside the US |
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Glaxo's Shares Rise on Improved Outlook
New York Times (blog) The British company took a public beating Wednesday in a split vote by a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee over the diabetes drug Avandia. … Glaxo To Book GBP1.57B To Settle Litigation, Including Avandia Glaxo takes $2.4 bln charge, Avandia mostly settled Glaxo To Take $2.4 Billion Charge To Cover Avandia Cases, Other Legal Woes |
FDA Recall News
- Bakery El Monte Sinai Corp Announces Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Rainbow Cake May 17, 2012Bakery El Monte Sinai Corp., located at 100 A North Franklin Street in Hempstead, New York 11550, is recalling rainbow cake because it may contain undeclared eggs. […]
- Cargill Animal Nutrition Conducts Regional Recall of Select Animal Feed Products May 14, 2012December 14, 2011 - Cargill Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of select regional poultry, calf, and whole and cracked corn products due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected animal feed products were manufactured at Cargill’s Lecompte, Louisiana, facility between Sept. 6, 2011, and Dec. 1, 2011. […]
- Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Therapeutic Canned Cat Food Due to A Low Level of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) May 12, 2012Nestlé Purina PetCare (NPP) is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets® OM Overweight Management canned cat food, available through veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada. This precautionary measure is being taken in response to one consumer complaint received by FDA. […]
Avandia News
- Baron and Budd Warns Women About Side Effects of YAZ, Yasmin - MarketWatch (press release) May 16, 2012Baron and Budd Warns Women About Side Effects of YAZ, YasminMarketWatch (press release)The firm currently represents thousands of patients who have suffered serious health issues from the diabetes drug Avandia. The law firm of Baron & Budd, PC, with offices in Dallas, Baton Rouge, Austin and Los Angeles, is a nationally recognized law ...and more » […]
- Regulatory Report Proposes Lifecycle Review of Medications to Ensure Public Safety - Drug Alert May 16, 2012Drug AlertRegulatory Report Proposes Lifecycle Review of Medications to Ensure Public SafetyDrug AlertAccording to the report, some postmarket safety issues may not become apparent until years after a drug's approval, as happened with both Actos and Avandia. Incidents like these help illustrate the need for such changes in drug regulation. […]
- Hold Dr Reddys Labs; target of Rs 1700: Emkay - Moneycontrol.com May 16, 2012Moneycontrol.comHold Dr Reddys Labs; target of Rs 1700: EmkayMoneycontrol.comUS business grew 48% to USD175mn led by launch of Geodon & Seroquel generics Recent negative surprise in Zyprexa, Avandia, Boniva and Clarinex raises concerns about successful monetization of other key products. Maintain Hold with price target of ... […]