@FiercePharma: Justice subpoenas Novo in diabetes marketing probe. News | Follow @FiercePharma
> U.S. Marshals seized all lots of Auralgan Otic Solution, a prescription ear drug made for Deston Therapeutics, at the request of the FDA because the product is not approved for marketing in the U.S. FDA release
> The FDA has asked Depomed for more proof that its new shingles-pain drug Gralise should have added protection from rival meds under the agency's orphan drug program. Item
> The cancer drug Avastin could help prevent blindness in premature babies born before their eyes developed completely, the same condition that affected singer Stevie Wonder. Story
> Switzerland's Actelion, facing pressure from its largest shareholder to put itself up for sale after a spate of product setbacks, proposed its first dividend to rally support for its goal to stay independent. News
> Belgium's Arseus said it wants acquisitions to help drive growth in its drug ingredients unit this year. The unit helped it grow core profit by almost 15 percent in 2010. Report
> Boehringer Ingelheim and Sanofi-Aventis are to co-sponsor the World Heart Federation's global atrial fibrillation education campaign; the two companies make Pradaxa and Multaq, respectively, for AF patients. Item
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Sanofi finally nails $20B+ deal to buy Genzyme. Report
@JohnCFierce: True, Sanofi didn't invent the CVR. But dealmakers believe that even cash-heavy pharma companies will be more likely to use them post-Genzyme. Follow @JohnCFierce
> Orexigen CFO steps aside in wake of FDA rejection, restructuring. News
> Aveo nabs $1.4B deal with Astellas for Ph3 cancer drug. Report
> Avalon's Kinsella offers scathing review of pharma's 'predatory' BD tactics. Story
> Inspire slashes 65 jobs, drops failed CF drug in restructuring. Article
Vaccines News
> Scientist: "Sleepy" immune system could combat HIV. News
> Study: Baxter's cell-based flu vax effective. Item
> Kenya begins GSK pneumococcal vax distribution. Story
> HHS unveils plans to advance vax science, policy. Report
> CSL sees first-half profit dip. Article
Manufacturing News
> Syringe cracks prompts J&J Janssen recall. Story
> Sanofi/Genzyme deal makes consent decree a mere detail. News
> FDA shows total recall in H-J warning. Item
> For Genzyme, the wild ride continues. Story
> Minnesota boasts history in drug operations jobs. Report
> Daiichi plants NA packaging ops in PA. Article
And Finally... FDA approved the wider use of Allergan's Lap-Band stomach-restricting device to some people who are just barely obese. Report