Pharmaceutical Executive-07-09-2009

Pharmaceutical Executive

FDA Boosts Warnings on Propoxyphene Pain Meds

July 08, 2009

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Pain medications containing propoxyphene could lead to overdose and death, according to new labeling mandated by FDA. However, public requests to take these drugs (including Darvon and Darvocet) off the market have been denied.

Sanofi Gets Green Light on Blockbuster Heart Treatment

July 08, 2009

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Sanofi-Aventis is banking that its highly anticipated atrial fibrillation/flutter treatment Multaq will be a huge success. The path to approval has been ridden with a failed trial and a very long review process, but for Sanofi, the wait has been worth it.