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FDA spying may have broken whistleblower laws, congressional probe finds by Arlene Weintraub Published on FiercePharma

Two years after press reports revealed that the FDA was extensively monitoring communications by some of its employees, a congressional committee has wrapped up its investigation. The verdict, announced by Rep. Daryl Issa (R-CA) and Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA): The agency overstepped its authority–and may have broken laws meant to protect whistleblowers… [ Read More ]

Takeda Pharmaceutical Admits To Improper Drug Ads by Kana Inagaki Published on WSJ

The chief executive of Japan’s largest pharmaceutical company admitted the company had used “inappropriate expressions” in promoting its drug used to treat high blood pressure, but denied the drug maker had tampered with research data… [ Read More ]

Regulatory burdens on biosimilar meds will cost patients in Ill by Guest Published  on The State Journal

Great advances are being made treating patients with serious illnesses using drugs known as biologics.Produced using biological material rather than chemicals, biologic medications work in concert with the body’s natural defenses and often are more effective than traditional drugs… [ Read More ]

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