Pharma News: February 2004

February 2	FDA approves Caduet for simultaneous treatment of hypertension and high cholesterol
February 2	FDA approves Spiriva Handihaler for treatment of COPD
February 2	Injectable Zyprexa becoming available in first markets
February 2	Iressa added to ASCO Clinical Practice Guidelines
February 2	Dermatology body urges FDA crackdown on Internet sales of Accutane (isotretinoin)
February 3	NIH asks participants in WHI estrogen-alone study to stop study pills, begin follow-up phase
February 3	Wyeth response reconfirms important role of estrogen therapy in symptom relief and osteoporosis prevention
February 3	Questions and Answers about estrogen-alone trial decision
February 5	Priority approval for Alimta -- first drug for treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma
February 5	New FDA draft guidances aim at improved risk and health information in ads and other communications
February 6	FDA ban on sale of dietary supplements containing ephedra takes effect early April
February 9	Botox among effective new treatments for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
February 12	FDA approves ImClone's Erbitux for colorectal cancer
February 20	Lilly informs doctors of Zyprexa stroke risk in elderly dementia patients
February 24	Supplemental approval for Paxil CR in treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
February 25	Barr receives approval for Velivet contraceptive tablets -- generic version of Cyclessa
February 25	March of Dimes: "Accutane (isotretinoin) causing miscarriages, major birth defects; tighter controls urgently needed"
February 26	Avastin approved as targeted therapy for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer patients
February 26	Study: Levitra works fast, lasts up to 12 hours from time of dosing
February 27	Inconclusive results from Viagra studies in women do not support regulatory filing
February 27	HHS announces task force on drug importation

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