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News Archive for February 2004
February 2, 2004
- FDA approves Caduet for simultaneous treatment of hypertension and high cholesterol
- FDA approves Spiriva Handihaler for treatment of COPD
- Injectable Zyprexa becoming available in first markets
- Iressa added to ASCO Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Dermatology body urges FDA crackdown on Internet sales of Accutane (isotretinoin)
February 3, 2004
- NIH asks participants in WHI estrogen-alone study to stop study pills, begin follow-up phase
- Wyeth response reconfirms important role of estrogen therapy in symptom relief and osteoporosis prevention
- Questions and Answers about estrogen-alone trial decision
February 5, 2004
- Priority approval for Alimta -- first drug for treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma
- New FDA draft guidances aim at improved risk and health information in ads and other communications
February 6, 2004
February 9, 2004
February 12, 2004
February 20, 2004
February 24, 2004
February 25, 2004
- Barr receives approval for Velivet contraceptive tablets -- generic version of Cyclessa
- March of Dimes: "Accutane (isotretinoin) causing miscarriages, major birth defects; tighter controls urgently needed"
February 26, 2004
- Avastin approved as targeted therapy for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer patients
- Study: Levitra works fast, lasts up to 12 hours from time of dosing
