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When drug makers' profits outweigh penalties

Washington Post, The | 1 hour 4 minutes ago

Prosecutor Michael Loucks remembers clearly when attorneys for Pfizer, the world's largest drug company, looked across the table and promised it wouldn't break the law again. ... (more)


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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | 1 hour 5 minutes ago

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Herbalife Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Celebration

Investor's Business Daily | 3 hours 2 minutes ago

FDA panel unanimously back approval for Medtronic's scan-friendly pacemaker

Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) | 5 hours 4 minutes ago

When drug makers' profits outweigh penalties: Pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Lilly can spend $1 billion developing a new pill. To recoup their investment, they wanted doctors to prescribe their drugs for uses not approved by the FDA. The illegal practice cost them billions in fines. With vast sums at stake, it's simply the cost of doing business.

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FDA issues complete-response letter for Byetta LAR

FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 16, 2010

Researchers measure lead in Indian spices

FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 15, 2010

FDA adds metabolism warning to Plavix

FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 15, 2010

FDA orders Glenmark, Konec to stop selling nitroglycerin tablets

FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 17, 2010

FDA policy would accelerate approval of drug cocktails

FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 18, 2010


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FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 19, 2010

Attention regulatory affairs managers, law firm associates and Capitol Hill staffers new to drug law and regulation: Attend Introduction to Drug Law and Regulation, June 22 and 23

FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 19, 2010

Are you dealing with a recall?

FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 18, 2010

Tobacco Law, Regulation & Policy Resource Center updated

FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 18, 2010

What is the status of custom devices regulation after Endotec? Register for the March 29 Webinar

FDLI SmartBrief | Mar 17, 2010


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Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, Representing Investors Who Purchased Cell Therapeutics, Inc., Announces Class Action Lawsuit and Seeks to Recover Losses

Business Wire | 1 day 5 hours 11 minutes ago

Medtronic Receives FDA Panel s Unanimous Recommendation for Approval of Revo MRI SureScan Pacing System

Business Wire | 1 day 7 hours 11 minutes ago

Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (TSX: MPC) Announces Equity Investment in Metro Vancouver Properties Inc.

MarketWire | 1 day 7 hours 11 minutes ago

The Medicines Company Provides Update on PTO Litigation

MarketWire | 1 day 7 hours 41 minutes ago

Biogen Idec to Present at the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Healthcare Conference

Business Wire | 1 day 9 hours 11 minutes ago

Astellas Announces Changes to Director Nominees for Election to OSI Pharmaceuticals' Board of Directors

PRNewswire | 1 day 9 hours 41 minutes ago



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