The Lancet published ENDORSE, the largest multinational study showing that the majority of hospitalised patients surveyed are at risk for VTE and many do not receive recommended VTE prophylaxis 5 Feb 2008
By their very nature, patents are intended to make information on product formulations public rather than allowing them to be kept secret. 30 Jan 2008
Anti-smoking vaccines set to help millions try to kick the habit and ignite underdeveloped prescription market. 25 Jan 2008
Researchers in the United States propose consumers buy yearly 'medicine licenses' as new way to pay for prescriptions. 24 Jan 2008
Sanofi-aventis announced today that a new disposable insulin pen, SoloSTAR® for use with the 24-hour insulin LANTUS® or/and the rapid-acting insulin APIDRA® will be available in South Africa starting January 2008. 23 Jan 2008
Adding lipitor early to effective blood pressure treatment provided a significant reduction in heart attacks or deaths from heart attacks over five years 22 Jan 2008
Pfizer partners with 17 nonprofit organizations sending 28 fellows to help address systemic health care challenges in the developing world 21 Jan 2008
With pharma struggling to maintain its pipelines and portfolios with products developed in-house, companies are increasingly turning to licensing to bolster profits. However, the search for late-stage developmental products is becoming tougher and more expensive, with companies now looking towards licensing earlier-stage compounds. Such a strategy brings with it the potential for greater returns, but also confers greater risk. 16 Jan 2008
Aspen Pharmacare has entered into a series of transactions with Bangalore-based Strides Arcolab Limited (Strides). 20 Nov 2007
To most men, achieving and maintaining an erection is not only essential for satisfactory sexual activity but also an indicator of their virility. 15 Nov 2007
Wednesday, 14 November is World Diabetes Day (WDD). This year is the first time that WDD is officially recognized by the United Nations. 14 Nov 2007
AstraZeneca South Africa has sold it's local Alrode packaging facility as a going concern on favourable terms to Afrika Biopharma Manufacturing (ABM). 11 Nov 2007
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