@FiercePharma: BMS joins new layoff parade with 800 cuts. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
> The European Commission plans to examine corporate responsibility in the pharmaceutical industry with the aim of developing a series of good practice recommendations. Story
> The FDA has approved Beyaz tablets, an estrogen/progestin combined oral contraceptive from Bayer that also contains a folate. FDA release
> Pfizer's consumer healthcare business is recalling a specific lot of its ThermaCare HeatWraps Menstrual product after discovering the potential for a leak that could irritate or burn the skin. Report
> Oracle has joined forces with Indian systems integration specialist HCL Technologies to help pharmaceutical and other life sciences companies improve supply chain integrity and security. News
> Store-brand products maker Perrigo asked the FDA for approval to market a generic, over-the-counter version of heartburn treatment Zegerid. Report
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Alnylam announces 25-30% reduction of workforce. Article | Follow @FierceBiotech
> WSJ: Sanofi may soon sweeten its bid for Genzyme. News
> Seattle Genetics' antibody-chemo cancer combo clears pivotal hurdle. Article
> AZ's zibotentan flunks late-stage prostate cancer trial. Report
> Actelion brain hemorrhage drug misses goal. Story
Biotech IT News
> IRB automates document processes for protocol review. News
> Merck earns 4th spot on InformationWeek 500. Report
> Cloud to separate biotech from big pharma. Story
> Medical center hires social media coach. Item
> Radiologist reviews iPad imaging apps. Article
> EU moves toward web portals for adverse events. Report
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