FDA NEWS

Is Merck Flying Blind? - Forbes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected Merck 's cholesterol combination pill in April. Merck now says the FDA has suggested it wait five years before resubmitting the drug. The big question raised is not just when Cordaptive will get approved
Source: www.forbes.com

Mexico applauds US decision to clear some of its tomatoes in - International Herald Tribune
MEXICO CITY : The U.S. has cleared tomatoes in 28 of 31 Mexican states from suspicion in a recent salmonella outbreak, a move that drew praise from Mexican officials Saturday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration now appears to be narrowing its
Source: www.iht.com

U.S. food inspectors head to Florida, Mexico in salmonella probe - Canada East
WASHINGTON - U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors are heading for farms in Florida and Mexico, as new clues emerge to the possible source of salmonella-tainted tomatoes that have now sickened 552 people. The FDA wouldn't say where in Florida
Source: www.canadaeast.com

Biovail stock falls after analyst cuts rating - CNBC
NEW YORK - Shares of drug developer Biovail Corp. sank Friday after a CIBC analyst said generic drug launches will likely keep pressuring the company's revenue and restructuring efforts will be costly. Biovail is shifting its focus to central nervous
Source: www.cnbc.com