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Lack of branded medicines 'hitting patients hard'
The UK is facing a serious shortage of branded medicines and the problem has got worse in the last year, have warned.
Woman allegedly possessed anti-psychotic drugs
Police arrested a woman Sunday on suspicion of possessing dangerous drugs. Police said they found Elena Davila, 41, in possession of two Zyprexa Zydis pills when they stopped her for a traffic violation in the 3900 block of Harrison Avenue about 4:15 p.m. Police did not say what that traffic violation was.
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Antihistamine Use Linked To Extra Pounds
People who use prescription antihistamines to relieve allergy symptoms may be more likely than non-users to carry excess pounds, a new study suggests, although the significance of the connection is not yet clear.
Eli Lilly Approaches One of Biotech's Steepest Patent Cliffs
Despite a consensus-beating earnings report in July, investor pressure for stronger financial results has been unrelenting as Eli Lilly approaches one of the steepest patent cliffs in the industry.
Seroquel, AntiPsychotic Medicaton and Weight Gain
Seroquel , and other atypical antipsychotic medications, such as Zyprexa , Risperdal , Clozaril , drugs commonly prescribed for the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder , often have the unwanted side effect of weight gain as well as an increased risk of diabetes.
Peaking At $6.3 Billion In 2011, Generic Erosion Of Antipsychotics...
Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that, after peaking at $6.3 billion in 2011, the schizophrenia drug market will decline to $5.2 billion in 2019, owing to the loss of patent protection for most atypical antipsychotics on the market.
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