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May 2, 2012
FDA approves Pfizer, Protalix drug for Gaucher disease

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder that affects 10,000 people worldwide.

July 12, 2011
FDA grants orphan drug designation to 4SC cancer treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation to a cancer treatment in mid-stage development made by German drug maker 4SC, the company said Tuesday.

April 21, 2011
Watson confirms Welchol patent challenge

Watson Pharmaceuticals is hoping to become the first company to market a generic treatment for cholesterol.

February 25, 2011
Fatty liver may impose diabetes risk

Over the years, a fatty liver has become an indicator of obesity and insulin resistance among humans, but researchers have found that people with fatty livers are five times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than their healthier counterparts.

February 16, 2011
Sanofi-Aventis obtains Genzyme for $20.1 billion

French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis will acquire U.S. biotech giant Genzyme for $20.1 billion, under an agreement the two companies announced Wednesday.

January 26, 2011
Watson seeks FDA approval for generic Welchol

Watson Pharmaceuticals is seeking regulatory approval for a generic drug for high cholesterol.

November 22, 2010
Impax sued for patent infringement over generic Welchol

Impax confirmed a patent challenge for its version of a branded cholesterol drug that recently was submitted to the FDA for approval ...

September 26, 2010
Supplementing liver health

Nutramax Labs recently launched its Samsyl dietary supplement for liver health. Samsyl contains a blend...

August 29, 2010
BioMarin's Pompe disease treatment gets orphan-drug designation

BioMarin Pharmaceutical on Monday announced its investigational treatment for a lysosomal storage disorder has received...

August 19, 2010
BioMarin Pharmaceutical acquires ZyStor Therapeutics

BioMarin Pharmaceutical has acquired privately owned biotechnology company ZyStor Therapeutics for $22 million, BioMarin said....

July 13, 2010
Pfizer, Samsung Medical Center form liver cancer research partnership

Treatments for liver cancer could emerge from a new research partnership between the world’s largest...

July 7, 2010
Genzyme, Hospira reportedly ink packaging deal

Generic drug maker Hospira will fill and package several drugs for Genzyme, according to published...

May 24, 2010
FDA approves Pompe disease treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder...

May 23, 2010
Genzyme to correct manufacturing quality violations at Mass. plant

Biotech company Genzyme will pay $175 million to the federal government as part of an...

March 24, 2010
FDA approves expanded use of Xifaxan

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for a drug made by...

March 23, 2010
FDA to have Genzyme plant inspected, reviewed

Genzyme Corp. will have to submit to inspections of one of its plants by the...

February 23, 2010
FDA committee recommends approval of Xifaxan

A Food and Drug Administration committee has recommended approval for a drug to treat a...

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