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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Superstatins could face NICE review

October 21, 2003

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New ABPI campaign promotes industry reputation

October 21, 2003

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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 …

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Amersham on track for full year targets

October 21, 2003

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Ashfield buys rival field force provider for

October 21, 2003

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Pfizer sues struggling GSK over Viagra patent

October 21, 2003

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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 …

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DoH admits hospital star error

October 21, 2003

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New lines of communication

October 21, 2003
Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing MHRA, disease awareness campaigns

New guidelines from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have placed disease awareness campaigns under the spotlight.They spell …

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Are you making the most of your web investment?

October 21, 2003
Medical Communications digi pharma, investment, websites

Pharmaceutical companies have spent millions of pounds on websites since the mid-1990s. Although almost no one is prepared to admit …

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