@FiercePharma: Bayer, J&J's clot-fighter Xarelto wins key FDA nod for stroke prevention in AF pts-but with a warning. News | Follow @FiercePharma
> Small-molecule cancer drug sales are expected to grow to $27.3 billion by 2015, up from $20.3 billion in 2010, according to a new report from Visiongain. Item
> Amgen ($AMGN) shares jumped by almost 5% on news that it plans to buy back $5 billion of its shares over the next 30 days, for between $54 and $60 per share. Story
> GlaxoSmithKline ($GSK) and Colgate settled their fight over rights to the stylized blob of toothpaste known as a "nurdle," depicted on both companies' packaging. News
> Pfizer's ($PFE) bladder drug Toviaz met its primary endpoint in a study of urinary urgency during the night in patients with overactive bladder. Release
> Allergan ($AGN) plans a $12 million, 400-job research facility in New Jersey, after state officials offered a 10-year, $17 million grant. Article
> Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions cut the termination fee on their proposed merger to $650 million. Report
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Blockbuster breakup: Amylin buys out Lilly's exenatide rights in $1.6B deal. News | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Key AZ/Targacept depression drug flunks first Phase III test. Item | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Medidata (SaaS clinical trials software) reports profits up in 3Q, 33 new customers, $MDSO up 2.04%. Release | Follow @RyanMFierce
@MaureenFierce: Nabi will explore strategic options after its anti-smoking vaccine NicVAX failed in a second Phase III trial. Article | Follow @MaureenFierce
> Key AZ/Targacept depression drug flunks first Phase III test. News
> Blockbuster breakup: Amylin buys out Lilly's exenatide rights in $1.6B deal. Story
> Biotech's Biggest Spenders 2011. Report
Biotech Research News
> Eliminating 'senescent' cells in mice delayed age-related ailments. News
> Stem cell therapy for Parkinson's works wells in two animal models. Story
> Scripps breakthrough unlocks the potential of a promising cancer drug class. More
Manufacturing News
> Plant check reveals Genentech report flaw repeat. Article
> Pharma recalls up 54% in Q3. Item
> MedImmune cell-culture plant named facility of the year. News
And Finally... U.S. pediatricians write 10 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions a year, a new study found. Story