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7 December 2012

IN THIS ISSUE
Ranbaxy recall
Medicines shortages in Europe
Gene patenting
Corporate responsibility

Ranbaxy Recalls Atorvastatin Due to Quality Issues
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of the company’s atorvastatin tablets due to possible contamination with small glass particles. More...
 
EMA Publishes Plan to Deal with Supply Shortages
The European Medicines Agency has published a plan to help Europe’s regulatory network prevent, mitigate and manage shortages of important medicines following manufacturing problems. More...
 
US Court Reviews Gene Patenting Case
In the case of The Association for Molecular Pathology, et al., v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., et al., the US Supreme Court will review an earlier decision by a federal appeals court that declared Myriad's claims covering isolated DNA of the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes are patent-eligible. More...
 
Lilly Releases Corporate Responsibility Update
Eli Lilly has released its annual report containing updates on progress and new initiatives in corporate responsibility, including updates on longstanding programs and data for 2011. More...
 
Sanofi Campaign Targets Counterfeit Medicines
Passengers travelling via Air France this December will see an in-cabin movie made by Sanofi to raise awareness about the dangers of counterfeit drugs. More...
 
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