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Merck's odanacatib shows promise in cancer
Treatment could aid women whose breast cancer spreads to bones..(more)

 A million more patients to get statins
NICE guidance on cholesterol-lowering treatments set to once again increase prescribing..(more)

 Roche increases stake in Chugai
Move underlines Swiss firm's belief in Japanese market potential..(more)

 Latest news from Datamonitor
Potential lung cancer epidemic looming in Asia..(more)

 Gardasil or Cervarix? Government decision imminent
Competitive tendering process just weeks away from completion..(more)

 MPs back hybrid embryo research
Research into Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MS could benefit..(more)

 Cervical cancer awareness campaign launched
Consolidated to help publicise forthcoming immunisation programme..(more)

 Lilly unveils streamlined business structure
Company aims to cut bureaucracy and speed up decision-making..(more)

 BGMA leader plans push for more generic prescribing
Generic industry's Kim Innes says off-patent drugs boost pharma innovation ..(more)

 Latest news from Datamonitor
Cash-strapped governments and patent expiries fuel generics growth..(more)

 Pfizer signs diabetes and cancer partnership with biotech
Deal with Five Prime Therapeutics will fill 'core need' for Pfizer..(more)

 European approval for GSK's bird flu vaccine
Prepandrix is the first pre-pandemic vaccine to win a licence..(more)

 Electronic patient records face four-year delay
National Audit Office report highly critical of NHS project..(more)

 Ask doctors about your treatment, patients told
Joint industry-patient group report says patients should be more involved ..(more)

 Merck plans US sales cut backs
Some 1,200 jobs to go after regulatory delay hits new products..(more)

 Pfizer invests in oncology for future gains
Company brings in ex-Lilly director to lead new unit..(more)

 Plavix faces generic challenge in Germany
Swiss company prepares to launch a version of Sanofi/BMS' blockbuster..(more)

 Patient experience to influence hospital payment
NHS Reform Bill aims to make the health service more patient-centred..(more)

 Latest news from Datamonitor
Can biologic drugs tackle antibiotic resistance?..(more)

 Industry calls for 'zero tolerance' on European counterfeits
EFPIA proposes tough new security measures to combat the escalating problem..(more)

 European threat to direct-to-pharmacy controls
Commission decision could hit Spanish and UK systems..(more)

 Lipitor in decline as PCTs take control
Pfizer's flagship brand suffers as trusts flex their muscles..(more)

 Frontline yet to be convinced on reform pledges
Lord Darzi aims to ensure future changes are appropriate..(more)

 Brussels to boost Europe's R&D with public funds
European Commission readies Euro 2 billion for new ideas..(more)

 NHS behind world's first gene treatment for blindness
Procedure could pave way for a new range of eye treatments..(more)

 Latest news from Datamonitor
Product roundup..(more)

 GSK invests in science of anti-ageing
Acquires US company Sirtris for £362 million..(more)

 Calls for NHS rule change to allow co-payment
AZ's Brinsmead among those to express support for change..(more)

 Specialist nurses fear for jobs
NHS cutbacks seen as a major threat..(more)

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