> Pfizer Japan and Astellas Pharma have agreed to terminate the Japanese distribution and copromotion agreement for Caduet combo tablets at the end of next March. Report
> New data shows that Novartis' ($NVS) once-daily Ultibro Breezhaler was superior in reducing COPD flare-ups compared with GlaxoSmithKline's ($GSK) Seretide, known as Advair in the U.S. Release
> ThromboGenics' Jetrea has won approval in South Korea. Release
> Mylan ($MYL) will acquire the U.S. rights to DVT drug Arixtra from Aspen. Release
> An FDA advisory committee has recommended against approval of Actavis' ($ACT) Nebivolol/Valsartan fixed-dose combination NDA for the treatment of hypertension. Release
> Omnicom's Adelphi Worldwide has purchased healthcare brand and research agency The Planning Shop international. Story
> Johnson & Johnson ($JNJ) Vision Care is offering a new range of promotional materials designed to help opticians attract, convert and retain contact lens patients. More
And Finally... AmerisourceBergen's ($ABC) new ad campaign uses a mirror concept to illustrate how the company creates a unified brand. More