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How should consumers get rid of unwanted pharmaceuticals and other drug products? A new report assess the best way in terms of cost and environmental impact and has concluded that those unwanted pills should be simply thrown in the thrash.
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The drugs and life science company Merck has announced a program of cost savings and job losses in order to boost sales. Unions have reacted angrily to the move and will oppose the planned cuts.
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Keene, NH - GOP Presidential candidate Ron Paul rebuked the relationship between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the pharmaceutical industry during a press conference, stating that "the FDA and the drug companies are in bed together."
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Montreal -
Following a series of site closures and job losses within the pharmaceutical sector in Quebec, the drug giant Merck has announced a major multi-million dollar investment in the region, which involves partnerships with local universities.
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Newcastle Upon Tyne -
A major pharmaceutical company, Sanofi, has announced plans to close one of its major sites in the UK. This has met with an angry response from the trade union representing the site's workforce.
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London -
The 'big pharma' giant GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it will take advantage of a UK tax break and invest heavily in the UK to the tune of $800 million. This reverses a trend of larger pharmaceutical corporations leaving the UK.
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The problems within the Eurozone have led to national governments spending less on healthcare. This has impacted upon the profits of the major pharmaceutical companies who have seen a decline in their share prices as a result.
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Washington -
Following reports, including in Digital Journal, on the shortage of life-saving drugs such as those required to combat cancer, the FDA, under orders from President Obama, have outlined a plan to increase supplies.
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Washington -
A ‘diet pill’, previously rejected by the FDA on health grounds, is set to be reviewed again. However, medical concerns remain about the safety of the pill, especially for people with heart conditions or pregnant women.
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The drugs giant Pfizer has pulled over a million mixed-up oral contraceptive pills from the market after a processing error at a pharmaceutical factory.
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