@FiercePharma: Tarceva's new European OK points up Roche's targeted goals. Item | Follow @FiercePharma
> The FDA has scolded Pfizer ($PFE) for links off its Lipitor website leading to product info on the cardiovascular drugs Norvasc and Caduet and the stop-smoking treatment Chantix. Report
> Merck's ($MRK) antipsychotic drug Saphris can trigger serious allergic reactions, the FDA warned; the drug's label has been changed accordingly. Article
> Lupin has struck a deal to market and distribute Sanofi's ($SNY) antipsychotic Solian and insomnia remedy Stilnox in the Philippines through its domestic unit Multicare Pharmaceuticals. Story
> Merck KGaA's cancer treatment Erbitux and Novartis' ($NVS) multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya won spots on Australia's formulary of subsidized medicines. Piece
> South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare, 19%-owned by GlaxoSmithKline ($GSK), expects to beat analyst estimates with a 22% profit rise for its full fiscal year. Report
> Pfizer ($PFE) extended its Icagen offer by another 18 hours as it looks to eke out a tender-offer victory; only 39,799 more shares to go. News
> Merck ($MRK) wrapped up an addition and expansion at its animal vaccine facility in Elkhorn, NE. Item
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@FierceBiotech: Synageva inks orphan drug R&D deal with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma, grabs $3M upfront. News | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Oxigene says it still can't raise cash, has to lay off more people. Going, going.... Report | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Would the extra 60-day filing period for FDA reviews of new drugs actually bring the treatments to market sooner? | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Merck Serono opens doors at R&D shop in Beijing. Details
> Genzyme gives back drug rights to PTC Therapeutics. News
> FDA, industry seek extended reviews for new drugs. Article
> Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma taps Synageva for orphan disease R&D. Report
> September is Fierce. Mark your calendars now. Piece
And Finally... Prescribing rates for children's antibiotics are dropping, but not quickly enough for the CDC. Report