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March 25, 2011

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In This Issue
FDA update: ongoing safety review of insulin glargine and cancer risk
Pradaxa gains preferred formulary status
FDA, EMA pilot program for Quality by Design applications
Meta-analysis argues against a link between ARB use and increased cancer risk

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FDA update: ongoing safety review of insulin glargine and cancer risk

FDA released a safety communication to update prescribers and patients about the ongoing review of insulin glargine (Lantus) that was initiated in July 2009. Read full article.

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Pradaxa gains preferred formulary status with 2 key PBMs

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate (Pradaxa, Boehringer Ingelheim) capsules have received tier 2 formulary status with 2 key pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Read full article.

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FDA, EMA announce pilot for parallel assessment of Quality by Design applications

FDA and the European Medicines Agency have launched a new pilot program that will allow parallel evaluation of relevant development and manufacturing data components, known as Quality by Design, of new drug marketing applications that are submitted to both agencies. Read full article.

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New meta-analysis argues against a link between ARB use and increased cancer risk

The use of angiotensin-receptor blockers alone are not associated with increased odds of cancer or cancer-related death, according to a meta-analysis published in a recent edition of Lancet Oncology. Read full article.

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