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PDUFA date of APF530 expected next week (Nasdaq:APPA)
03/11/2010 – 12:56 pm PST | No Comment
PDUFA date of APF530 expected next week (Nasdaq:APPA)

APF530 is a drug that has been developed by A.P. Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq:APPA) using its “Biochronomer™ polymer-based drug delivery technology”.

FDA decision on Duratech expected on March 17 (Nasdaq:OSTE)
03/11/2010 – 12:56 pm PST | No Comment
FDA decision on Duratech expected on March 17 (Nasdaq:OSTE)

Duratech™ BioRegeneration Matrix is a medical device that has been devekioed by Osteotech, Inc (Nasdaq:OSTE). Now the company wants to bring this product into the market. However, it needs the approval from the United States …

FDA meeting on BEMA Granisetron due on March 17 (Nasdaq:BDSI)
03/11/2010 – 12:55 pm PST | No Comment
FDA meeting on BEMA Granisetron due on March 17 (Nasdaq:BDSI)

BEMA Granisetron is a product candidate that has been developed by BioDelivery Services International, Inc. (Nasdaq:BDSI). According to the company, this product can reduce vomiting and nausea.

PDUFA date for Exenatide Approaching (Nasdaq:AMLN), (NYSE:LLY)
03/11/2010 – 12:55 pm PST | No Comment
PDUFA date for Exenatide Approaching (Nasdaq:AMLN), (NYSE:LLY)

Exenatide is a drug that has been co-developed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc, (Nasdaq:AMLN), Alkermes, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKS) and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY). Exenatide is currently available in the market as BYETTA® injections. However, now …

Intermune’s Meeting with FDA expected (Nasdaq:ITMN)
03/11/2010 – 12:55 pm PST | No Comment
Intermune's Meeting with FDA expected (Nasdaq:ITMN)

Pirfenidone is a drug that has been developed by Intermune, Inc. (Nasdaq:ITMN). According to the company, this drug can be used to treat patients suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibriosis (IPF) by keeping the lungs healthy.

High Hopes on Ariad (ARIA, MRK)
03/10/2010 – 12:05 pm PST | No Comment

Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARIA) is seeing elevated trading today after a presentation and ahead of earnings. The difference here is that Ariad’s increased trading is in both the stock and in the bonds. …

More Drug and BioHealth Dividends (MRX, WCRX, AMGN, MRK, PFE, PPH, BBH)
03/10/2010 – 7:10 am PST | No Comment

Medicis (NYSE: MRX), a specialty pharmaceutical company in treatments of dermatological and aesthetic conditions, has the talk going again about dividends in the drug and biotech sector.  The company declared a quarter-end cash quarterly dividend …

The Facet Biotech Buyout Saga (FACT, BIIB, ABT, PDLI)
03/10/2010 – 5:35 am PST | No Comment
The Facet Biotech Buyout Saga (FACT, BIIB, ABT, PDLI)

Facet Biotech Corporation (NASDAQ: FACT) is a buyout saga that seemed as though it would never end in 2009.  The company is now finally being acquired, but not by Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB).  Abbott Laboratories …

EDAP TMS, Back on the Map (EDAP)
03/09/2010 – 10:25 am PST | No Comment

EDAP TMS SA (NASDAQ: EDAP) is a French company which makes medical devices for the treatment of urological diseases and the company’s stock is soaring after the company was granted marketing approval of its newly …

Amylin & Friends Brace for Diabetes Review (AMLN, LLY, ALKS)
03/08/2010 – 11:45 am PST | No Comment

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMLN) has a big event on deck this week.  This Friday, March 12, is its Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date for an FDA panel to issue a recommendation …