US: ASTRAZENECA'S PRILOSEC DRUG SUFFERS SETBACK

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AstraZeneca has suffered a setback for its drug Prilosec. US regulators questioned its suitability as an over-the-counter medicine. An advisory panel to the US Food and Drug Administration could not recommend Prilosec as an OTC heartburn drug until the long-term effects of using it were known. The drug might also mask gastric conditions preventing people seeking professional medical advice. AstraZeneca had been looking for OTC approval to extend the drug's sales life as it is about to come off patent in 2001. During 1999 Prilosec sold US$ 5.91bn in the US.

Antacid Preparations, Product development, AstraZeneca PLC, AZN, Antacids, Prilosec (Medication)

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US: GLAXO WELLCOME RECEIVES APPROVAL FROM FDA

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Glaxo Wellcome, the pharmaceutical group, has revealed that it has secured approval for its Trizivir triple combination tablet for the treatment of HIV from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a result of this approval the drug should be available in US pharmacies from December 2000.

Antiinfective Preparations, Laws, regulations and rules, Product information, Anti-infective agents, Glaxo Wellcome PLC, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Trizivir (Medication)

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US: FDA EXTENDS FOSCAN REVIEW PERIOD

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The US Food and Drug and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to extend the review period of the Foscan cancer treatment developed by the UK pharmaceuticals company, Scotia Holdings. The review period will now continue from July to October 2000.

Anticancer Drugs, Standards, Antineoplastic agents, Scotia Holdings

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