@FiercePharma: Buried data shows Pfizer psych drug 'ineffective'. Story
> Eli Lilly and Pfizer will provide a media advocacy group with schedules of its television advertisements for erectile dysfunction remedies Cialis and Viagra after complaints that the ads aren't appropriate for children's viewing. Report
> A former Abbott Laboratories sales rep's complaint of age discrimination has turned into an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit against the drugmaker; Abbott says it values a "diverse" workforce and says the complaint is "without merit." Item
> Swiss biotech company Actelion (ATLN.VX) is close to hiring boutique investment bank Moelis & Co to advise it on alternatives as takeover rumors swirl around the company, a source familiar with the situation said. Story
> GlaxoSmithKline is to donate 400 million tablets a year to treat children in Africa at risk of intestinal worms, which are said to cause more ill-health in school-age children than any other infection. Report
> Shares in Dublin, Ireland-based drugmaker Shire were given a little nudge yesterday after it successfully snapped up Belgian biotech Movetis NV following its move on the group in September with an offer for €19 per share. Article
> Siga Technologies said the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services intends to give it a contract to deliver 1.7 million courses of its smallpox treatment for the Strategic National Stockpile. Report
> Baxter International will combine its delivery business, which supplies IV infusion systems and intravenous solutions, with its renal products unit in a new Medical Products division. News
> The FDA is to collaborate with the WHO to build a global surveillance and monitoring system for combating falsified medicines and breaches of the supply chain. Item
@FierceBiotech: Advisory panel rejections carry the greatest clout at the FDA. Report | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: SIGA Tech lands, or almost lands, $2.8B antiviral contract from HHS, shares skyrocket 46 percent. News | Follow @JohnCFierce
Biotech News
> BioCryst shifts HQ to Durham as it ramps up commercial ops. Story
> Sanofi insiders: Proxy fight could seal the Genzyme deal. News
> Loyal Arena investors battling for diet drug approval. Report
> Genzyme sees signs of remission in 5-year MS drug data. Item
> Third Rock partners on $33M Series A for diagnostic startup. Article
Vaccines News
> WHO receives $10.4M in grants. Report
> Group uses comic books to explain TB vax trial. Story
> Inviragen, PharmaJet land $15.5M for needle-free dengue vax. Article
> Experts: 'Donor fatigue' possible if polio not eradicated. Item
Manufacturing News
> Report: Officials wrongly closed Indian vax plants. Story
> European directive targets pharma gangsters. Article
> Pill mix-up leads to cancer drug recall. News
> Cancer vax maker tests closed-bag process. Story
> China proposes boost to supply chain security. Report
And Finally... A new report shows that vaccination rates among 2-year-olds covered by private insurance plans dipped by almost four percentage points last year. Article