Pharma News: March 2005

March 7	Abilify (aripiprazole) granted approval for new indication
March 11	Health advocates urge reform of FDA advisory committees
March 11	FDA approves Sepracor's Xopenex HFA Metered-dose Inhaler
March 13	The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves Actonel With Calcium
March 14	FDA rejects Public Citizen's petition on AstraZeneca's Crestor
March 14	FDA writes to AstraZeneca regarding Crestor advertisements
March 14	FDA MedWatch - January 2005 safety labeling changes posted
March 15	Study: NuvaRing offers same reliability as the pill, better cycle control, and only half the dose
March 15	Genta obtains orphan drug designation for C-Myb Antisense (LR3001) in chronic myelocytic leukemia
March 15	FDA advisory panel recommends licensing of Adacel Vaccine for combined protection against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis
March 16	Temodar approved for glioblastoma multiforme
March 17	FDA approves Symlin -- new blood sugar control drug to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes
March 18	FDA Alert - March 18, 2005
March 21	Rubella no longer major problem in U.S.
March 22	Study finds Depakote/Depakene (valproate) poses greater birth-defect risk than suspected
March 24	FDA issues final risk minimization guidances for drugs and biological products
March 25	FDA approves Boniva 150mg for osteoporosis -- first-ever monthly single tablet for any disease
March 29	FDA approves Zofran for use in children as young as one month
March 30	FDA approves Baraclude as new treatment for chronic hepatitis B
March 31	Asmanex Twisthaler approved for once daily management of asthma

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