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1. Forum.

Subjects
*PHARMACEUTICAL industry, *DRUG labeling laws, *PHARMACEUTICAL research, *WORLD health, *PUBLIC health
Abstract

The article covers issues related to pharmaceutical medicine as of August 2008. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented changes to the labelling for prescription drugs as well as biological products. PricewaterhouseCoopers has regarded that the creation of a computer-simulated virtual man will help in pharmaceutical research and development. The 61st World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland has come up with a course of action to address the threats to global public health.

Published
2008
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2. Market News.

Subjects
*PHARMACEUTICAL industry, *DRUG approval, *COLON cancer treatment
Abstract

This section offers news briefs related to the pharmaceutical industry. The single-pill combination aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide has been approved in Switzerland as a treatment for high blood pressure (BP). The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the bendamustine product of Cephalon for the treatment of indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Cetuximab has become commercially available in Canada for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

Published
2008

3. Product Introductions.

Subjects
*NEW product development, *PHARMACEUTICAL industry, *MELANOMA, *VACCINES, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

Presents an update on pharmaceutical product launches in Switzerland and the U.S. as of October 15, 2005. Indication of omega-3 ethylester concentrate introduced by Reliant Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.; Launch of the melanoma vaccine DNP-VACC from AVAX Technologies in Switzerland.

Published
2005
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