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> In another setback for Roche's cancer drug Avastin, an independent board recommended that the company stop enrolling patients into a test of the drug against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma because the benefits didn't outweigh its risks. Report
> The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform asked Blacksmith Brands for information about its recall of PediaCare cough and cold medicines made by Johnson & Johnson at the same plant that produced children's Tylenol and other recalled kids drugs. Report
> Astellas Pharma said it had wrapped up its initial tender offer for shares in OSI Pharmaceuticals, coming one step closer to finishing the $4 billion all-cash deal. Report
> The U.K.'s cost-effectiveness watchdog recommended use of thalidomide against multiple myeloma, providing a boost to Celgene, the U.S. company that has commercialized for new uses of the drug once notorious for causing birth defects. Report
> Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said that, contrary to Israeli media reports, it still expects to post revenue of about $16 billion in 2010. Report
> Indian drugmaker Ranbaxy expects $100 million in revenue from its South African operations in 2010, the firm's chief executive said. Report
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> Sanofi R&D chief eager to strike new deals on eye drugs. Item
> FDA panel rejects AZ's new RSV drug in key setback. Story
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> Breast cancer vaccine success stirs controversy. Report
> Brain cancer vax promising in PhI. News
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> Blacksmith recalls drugs made at Tylenol plant. Report
> Demand for offshore drug manufacturing could improve quality. Story
> Claris antibiotics recalled due to mold contamination. News
> Security layers needed to protect drug supply chain. Report
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