> Pfizer is budgeting €130 million for the construction of a new facility in France to specialize in the development of inhaled meds. Report
> Bayer warned doctors that its Avelox antibiotic may lead to potentially fatal liver damage and skin disease in rare cases. Report
> Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals got FDA approval for its non-antibiotic anti-emetic drug granisetron hydrochloride. Report
> MiddleBrook Pharma has hired the investment bankers at Morgan Stanley to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of company assets. Report
> A new study shows that drug-coated balloons were better at keeping leg arteries open than were conventional balloon catheters. Report
> Websites that states use to help consumers compare prescription prices often have missing, outdated, or inaccurate information, according to a report from the Center for Studying Health System Change. Report
> Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans to sell senior convertible notes and 6 million shares of common stock to raise $405 million. Report
> A new investigation by USA Today suggests that corporate policies for retail pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS--which together fill almost one-third of all U.S. prescriptions--could promote errors by encouraging pharmacists to work at the highest possible speed. Report
> Despite spending a dramatically higher amount than before on treatments for spinal pain, Americans aren't getting great results, according to a new study. Report
> With its stock in a swoon, Nastech has cut 50 more positions. Report
And Finally... Athletes may get protection from coughs and colds by using probiotic supplements. Report