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> The FDA has asked a federal judge to throw out Mylan's lawsuit seeking to force the agency to clear the way for its generic version of Pfizer's cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor as early as June. News
> Biogen Idec and Elan have changed the labeling on their multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri to update the incidence of PML, a rare brain infection, among patients using it. Story
> Swiss drugmaker Novartis has finally sealed its $50.9 billion buy of Alcon by paying the eyecare group's minority shareholders an extra $463 million in cash. Item
> The FDA said it was not recommending changes in the use of stimulants such as Adderall XR and Ritalin to treat hyperactivity after a review of a study into potential heart disease risks from the drugs. Article
> The FDA is taking steps to strengthen protection of commercially sensitive information after an agency chemist was charged with insider trading, according to a memo provided to Reuters. Report
> The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Trobalt, the new fast-acting epilepsy drug from GlaxoSmithKline and Valeant Pharmaceuticals. Item
> A New Jersey man pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme to traffic in stolen pharmaceutical drugs worth $8.8 million, officials said. News
> Indian drugmaker Kayem Pharmaceuticals said that it will stop selling sodium thiopental, one of three drugs used in lethal injections, to U.S. jails, as it goes against the "ethos of Hinduism." Story
> Eisai said it has established a subsidiary company in Brazil, dubbed Eisai Participações (Eisai Brazil), to be based in Sao Paulo. Report
> GlaxoSmithKline is trying out wireless technology at its pharmaceutical ingredients plant in Cork, Ireland, to see if it can cut costs by providing a better understanding of water usage. Article
> A drug-resistant hospital pathogen first identified in India two years ago has now emerged in New Delhi's water supplies. Report
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> Patient recruitment stymies StemCells rare disease program. Story
> Big Pharma has eyes on Cerenis' HDL drug. Item
> Vertex, CF Foundation expand alliance in $75M deal. Article
> New superbug underscores anemic antibiotic pipeline. Item
And Finally... Scientists should more closely examine whether antidepressant drugs increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, according to a researcher affiliated with Harvard University whose review of 61 studies suggested a link. Report