Qualitest recalls oxycodone/acetaminophen pills; China gives go-ahead for generic Viagra;

> Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling 23,544 bottles of an oxycodone and acetaminophen combo in 10 mg/325 mg doses because broken tablets were found in sealed bottles. Notice

> Buffalo, NY-based Kinex Pharmaceuticals has acquired contract manufacturer QuaDPharma for an undisclosed sum. Story

> Sage Products is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of Comfort Shield Barrier Cream Cloths with dimethicone because they tested positive for bacterial contamination. Notice

> Canada regulators don't always reveal issues at Canadian plants that are made public by the FDA. Story

And Finally... China's Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical has been given approval to manufacture the first generic of Pfizer's ($PFE) erectile dysfunction blockbuster Viagra in China. Story (sub. req.)