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FDA Approves Updated Gleevec Label

Feb 1 | News

Novartis announced today that following a priority review, the FDA has approved an update to the Gleevec (imatinib mesylate) tablets label to recommend 36 months of treatment after surgery for adult patients with KIT (CD117)-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) who met the risk of recurrence inclusion criteria of the pivotal trial.

GenVec Extends Research Collaboration Novartis

Jan 27 | News

GenVec, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company using differentiated, proprietary technologies to create superior therapeutics and vaccines, today announced that it has extended its Research Collaboration and License Agreement with Novartis.

Novartis' Fourth-Quarter Net Income Drops 47 Percent

Jan 25 | News

Novartis announced Wednesday that net income in the fourth quarter plunged 47 percent to $1.2 billion as the company recorded previously-disclosed charges mainly related to a revision in the sales potential of Rasilez/Tekturna.

Novartis Receives Chinese OK for Eye Drug Lucentis

Jan 18 | News

Novartis said today that it received Chinese regulatory approval for its eye drug Lucentis, and it is launching the diabetes treatment Galvus in China.  

The Expanding Vaccine Market

The Expanding Vaccine Market

Jan 16 | Articles

Vaccines continue to be one of the brighter spots for  pharmaceutical companies in the current market, and revenues for vaccine products are expected to continue their double-digit growth in the future.


Novartis to restructure US business to strengthen competitive position in light of loss of Diovan® patent and announces charge for Rasilez®/Tekturna®

Jan 14 | News

Novartis to restructure US business to strengthen competitive position in light of loss of Diovan® patent and announces charge for Rasilez®/Tekturna®

New Year - New Recall

New Year - New Recall

Jan 11 | Blogs

It’s only a few weeks in to the New Year and it’s sad to say that 2012 is already shaping up to be as bad as 2011 was in regards to pharmaceutical product recalls.

Novartis Consumer Health Inc. voluntarily recalls certain over-the-counter products in the US while Novartis Group strengthens quality standards across all manufacturing sites

Jan 9 | News

Novartis Consumer Health Inc. voluntarily recalls certain over-the-counter products in the US while Novartis Group strengthens quality standards across all manufacturing sites

New Phase III data shows Novartis JAK inhibitor INC424 significantly reduced disease burden in patients with myelofibrosis

Dec 23 2011 | News

New Phase III data shows Novartis JAK inhibitor INC424 significantly reduced disease burden in patients with myelofibrosis

Novartis pivotal study of Exjade® shows significant reduction of iron overload in patients with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia

Dec 23 2011 | News

Novartis pivotal study of Exjade® shows significant reduction of iron overload in patients with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia

Blogs

When Is Software The Answer To Regulatory Concerns About Your Investigations?

When Is Software The Answer To Regulatory Concerns About Your Investigations?

Jan 30 | John Ager, Technical Consultant, Life Science, Kepner-Tregoe, Inc

Document management software enables investigators to present the information used to reach conclusions clearly and concisely and it helps reviewers to track and approve investigations.

The Benefits of Professional Project Management

The Benefits of Professional Project Management

Jan 13 | Thorsten Vammen, Director at GEA Liquid Processing in Skanderborg, Denmark

Some companies feel that they can project manage new processing facilities themselves, bringing in sub-contracted help only when it’s needed. Self-managing is possible, but there may be a better way.

Multimedia

Battle over Birth Control

Battle over Birth Control

Feb 9 | Video

CNN’s The Situation Room discusses the current dispute over health care coverage for contraception. Will there be a contraception compromise?

Government Seeking $1T Campaign Against Alzheimer's

Government Seeking $1T Campaign Against Alzheimer's

Jan 18 | Video

Government advisors tried to set priorities for a national campaign to treat and manage Alzheimer's disease, which is projected to cost more than a trillion dollars in care by 2050. But as Dr. Jon LaPook reports, the plan does not include any funding.

ADHD Drugs in Short Supply

ADHD Drugs in Short Supply

Jan 11 | Video

Parents of children with attention deficit disorders are forced to travel from pharmacy to pharmacy in search of prescription medicines with no guarantees they will be available.

Study: Link Between Statins And Diabetes

Study: Link Between Statins And Diabetes

Jan 10 | Video

A recent study reveals that women who take statins may have a greate chance of developing diabetes.

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