Panel recommends FDA approval of infliximab biosimilar

February 10, 2016 An FDA advisory panel on Tuesday voted to recommend approval of the sale of a biosimilar version of Johnson & Johnson’s arthritis drug infliximab (Remicade), which had U.S. sales of $4.45 billion last year. The copy was developed by...

FDA expands use of single-use antiemetic fosaprepitant

February 10, 2016 FDA has approved fosaprepitant dimeglumine (Emend—Merck) to prevent delayed nausea and vomiting in adults receiving initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC). The drug is already approved for use in highly emetogenic...

PhRMA rolls out new 'From Hope to Cures' campaign ads

February 10, 2016 The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is unveiling a series of new advertisements to highlight the stories of its patients and researchers. Four new ads will hit digital, print, radio, and social media channels in 2016 as...

CVS meets 4Q profit forecasts, reaffirms 2016 outlook

February 10, 2016 CVS Health’s fourth-quarter profit increased 13% due in large part to acquisitions, and company executives said Tuesday that they expect to reap more gains from their deal making later this year. CVS Health spent more than $10 billion to buy...