@FiercePharma: FDA expects another foreign-drug safety crisis a la heparin ... if it doesn't get more enforcement powers. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
> European regulators approved Theravance and Astellas Pharma's antibiotic Vibativ to treat pneumonia suspected to be caused by MRSA. Release
> Abbott Laboratories ($ABT) has laid off 160 employees as part of ongoing restructuring within its diagnostics division. News
> Eli Lilly ($LLY) India's CEO says the company will rely on its own original drugs to grow on the subcontinent, rather than buying in "a slew of branded generics." Report
> Eli Lilly is expanding its social media efforts with a YouTube channel and a new Facebook page. Item
> Novartis ($NVS) study finds Galvus safe and effective in diabetics with severely impaired kidney function. Story
> Spencer Pharmaceutical officials said Al-Dorra/Hail First Pharma's buyout offer should be rejected; the bid has not been changed since June. Spencer release
> Women who can buy longer-term supplies of birth-control pills are more likely to stick with them. Article
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: FDA approves test to determine chances of ovarian cancer. Piece | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Soligenix will now look at cost containment measures now that orBec Ph3 is a bust. Here's the PR: Item | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Neat. Computer-based therapy for anxiety may be as effective as seeing a therapist or taking drugs. Brown U.'s release: Release | Follow @RyanMFierce
@MaureenFierce: Bionor HIV vaccine lowers viral load, ART need. Report | Follow @MaureenFierce
> Soligenix slams the door on disappointing orBec Ph3. Item
Vaccines News
> FDA lifts clinical hold on RXi's breast cancer vaccine. News
> Bionor HIV vaccine lowers viral load, ART need. Story
> Researchers find weakness in hep C virus. Report
> Medicago unveils new NC manufacturing plant. Article
> Study: For HPV, two shots may be enough. News
Manufacturing News
> Daiichi riding GMP rollercoaster with FDA. Report
> Teva gets close-out letter over Jerusalem plant. Story
> Competition forcing marriage of iPads, ops data for execs. Article
> Seattle the exception in hosting medical marijuana dispensaries. Report
> Catalent expansions show close pharma-biz tracking. News
And Finally... Harvard releases its own version of the government's "healthy plate" eating advice. Report