OTC advertising regulations to be relaxed

October 21, 2003

A ban on advertising some OTC medicines could be lifted as part of the Government drive to create a patient-centred …

Patients to report drug side-effects to NHS

October 21, 2003

Patients will be able to report adverse reactions to medicines direct to the NHS from next year, the Government has …

AZ launches Zomig nasal spray

October 21, 2003

AstraZeneca has launched a new fast acting nasal spray version of its migraine treatment Zomig.The product is intended to bypass …

The Consumer Age

October 21, 2003
Medical Communications empowered, patients

The growing influence of patient advocacy groups (PAGs) such as the Patients Association is evidence of patient power flexing its …

Shire’s chief steps down

October 21, 2003

Shire's chief executive Rolf Stahel is to stand down after reports of a widening rift with US non-executive directors and …

Elan running $1bn loss

October 21, 2003

Elan reported a net loss of $1 billion for the third quarter, following charges of $943 million.A significant portion of …

Bayer healthcare chief quits

October 21, 2003

The head of Bayer's healthcare unit, Frank Morich, has resigned as troubles at the German company continue.Bayer is cutting back …

Medicines Partnership would involve industry

October 21, 2003

The Medicines Partnership, a Department of Health scheme that promotes patient compliance, would lend its support to pharmaceutical industry projects. The …

Pharma faces outcome of EU balancing act

October 21, 2003

Negotiations on the future of the European pharmaceutical industry have stepped up a gear after a crucial vote in the …

Pharma websites not defending company reputation

October 21, 2003

Few companies within the UK sector communicate properly via the Internet, according to a new report that found key messages …

Claritin sales slump ahead of OTC switch

October 21, 2003

Profits at Schering-Plough have been hit by the company's search for a follow-up to its blockbuster allergy drug Claritin.The combined …

Health authorities blocking change, say PCTs

October 21, 2003

Strategic health authorities are too far removed from PCTs to help them innovate as they work on their plans for …

Latest content