@FiercePharma: From NYT, a Q&A with Novartis chief Joe Jimenez, including how he learned to welcome bad news Story | Follow @FiercePharma
> Pfizer ($PFE) sued Watson Pharmaceuticals after the generics maker asked FDA to approve its version of the pain drug Embeda, which Pfizer acquired in its deal for King Pharmaceuticals. Article
> German drug distributor Celesio bought a 60% stake in Brazil's specialty pharma wholesaler Oncoprod Group, which expects €350 million in revenue this year. Report
> India's prime minister was scheduled to meet today with three government ministers to discuss discord over proposed restrictions on foreign investment in the pharma sector. Story
> Novo Nordisk ($NVO) launched its diabetes drug Victoza in China, one of the fastest-growing diabetes markets in the world. Report
> Counterfeit drugs estimated to be a $75 billion global business. Report
> Patients in Jamaica are stockpiling their own drugs for resale, the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica tells Parliament. Article
> Teva Pharmaceutical Industries ($TEVA) launched an infant formula, Nutrilon, in Israel, at a 5% to 10% discount off competing brands. Story
> Milan Puskar, co-founder and former chairman of generics maker Mylan, died Friday at the age of 77. Report
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Mobile tech veteran Chris Toumazou pioneers DNA analysis methods. Article | Follow @FierceBiotech
@ JohnCFierce: Third Rock seeds a new approach to treating diabetes and obesity. Item | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Do niche EDC players stand a chance? This Dublin upstart has found its sweet spot with EDC for post-market apps Report | Follow @RyanMFierce
@MaureenFierce: CA passes law that removes parental consent for vaccinating kids 12 and older against STDs. More | Follow @MaureenFierce
> Pfizer stem cell study highlights sea change for a controversial field. Story
> Third Rock seeds a new approach to treating diabetes and obesity. News
Medical Device News
> MAKO aims to get hip-replacement patients back on feet faster. Piece
> Axis-Shield accepts increased Alere offer. Report
> FDA, CMS launch parallel review pilot. Item
> AngioDynamics sees net income fall in Q1. Article
> Ex-Medtronic CEO Hawkins to head Immucor. Report
Biotech IT News
> Mobile tech vet pioneers DNA analysis methods. Story
> Honoring bioinformatics pioneer on Ada Lovelace Day. More
> EDC upstart CTEP tackles Ph4 market. Article
> Software models response to H. pylori. Item
> Eric Schadt leading biotech computing charge in NYC. More
> Kansas U. nails bioinformatics faculty members for part in plagiarism. News
And Finally... Greece's economic woes are taking their toll on people's health, with HIV and drug abuse rising. Article