P&G finalizes drug biz sale Oct 31, 2009
The sale includes P&G s osteoporosis drug Actonel a $1 billion brand as well as other drugs; the co-promotion rights to overactive bladder treatment Enablex; and P&G s prescription drug pipeline and manufacturing facilities. P&G on Oct. 28 said the sale will give it a one-time earnings boost of 43 cents per share in the second fiscal quarter, though the final gain amount will be provided in January. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
P&G: Actonel reduced fractures Oct 30, 2009
said a program to promote its Actonel osteoporosis drug, which is in the process of being sold, has resulted in a reduced reimbursement rate for broken bones ... P&G agreed to cover costs of non-spinal osteoporosis fractures in women who take Actonel ... Cincinnati-based P&G (NYSE: PG) is partnering in the deal with its Actonel collaborator, the French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
ASK DR. H: Cause of foot pain can be elusive Oct 22, 2009
Im 85 years old, and take Synthroid, Diovan, Zocor, Coreg CR, Actonel and a baby aspirin. D.M., Mableton, Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
P&G cleared to sell drug business Oct 1, 2009
The sale includes Cincinnati-based P&G s osteoporosis drug Actonel a $1 billion brand as well as other drugs; the co-promotion rights to overactive bladder treatment Enablex; and P&G s prescription drug pipeline and manufacturing facilities. P&G bases its pharmaceutical business in Mason, Canada and Western Europe, and operates plants in Germany and Puerto Rico. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Irish Drugmaker Sees Growth In P&G Acquisition Sep 25, 2009
It would roughly triple its annual revenue and quickly lift profits, take it into 14 new countries and add major products, including blockbuster osteoporosis drug Actonel and Asacol for ulcerative colitis ... Actonel brings in an estimated $1 billion in annual sales and Asacol about $600 million. (Investors Business Daily)
Treating Bone Loss In Breast Cancer Survivors: Cancer Drugs Aren't The Only Culprits Sep 22, 2009
20, 2007) Breast cancer survivors who took a weekly dose of risedronate, sold as Actonel, lost significantly less bone than those who did not take the drug, according to a new two-year study. Researchers. (Science Daily)
Duracell To Donate Ten Million Hours of Power to Cities at Risk Sep 22, 2009
The United States was divided into longitudinal and latitudinal cells measuring approximately 25-35 miles per side, analyzing storm damage from thunderstorms and tornadoes (such as power lines down, trees down and structural damage to buildings) in each area as well as reports from weather stations of severe threshold (58 mph wind gusts or 3/4" hail). This allowed for the development of a map spotlighting three cities (Knoxville, Tenn., Springfield, Mo. and Wichita, Kan.) that have the highest... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Counterfeit Drug Strategy Proposed Sep 14, 2009
Try ActonelRegister To Receive A Trial Of Actonel (risedronate sodium) ... Try ActonelRegister To Receive A Trial Of Actonel (risedronate sodium). (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry)
What do Bone Density Test Results M... Sep 13, 2009
Once a patient has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, they are often treated with medications such as alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel) or teriparatide (). DXA Bone Density Test. (Suite101.com)
Academy Award(R)-Winning Actress Hilary Swank Named 2009 Ambassador for Iams Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Campaign Sep 3, 2009
The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers, Tide, Ariel, Always, Whisper, Pantene, Mach3, Bounty, Dawn, Gain, Pringles, Folgers, Charmin, Downy, Lenor, Iams, Crest, Oral-B, Actonel, Duracell, Olay, Head & Shoulders, Wella, Gillette, and Braun. The P&G community consists of 138,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Warner Chilcott to buy P&G drug business Aug 25, 2009
3 billion in revenue in the year ending June 2009, including more than $1 billion from osteoporosis drug Actonel. Warner Chilcott also gains colitis drug Asacol HD and bone drug Didronel in the deal. (MSNBC -- Business)
Warner Chilcott Buying P&G Drug Business for $3.1B Aug 25, 2009
Warner Chilcott buying Actonel, other Ps for $3 ... 3 billion in annual sales, including blockbuster osteoporosis drug Actonel, and triple its revenue in a rare deal financed entirely by bank debt ... Actonel alone will bring nearly $1 billion in annual sales, more than Warner Chilcott's total 2008 revenue of $938 million. (ABC News -- Wire)
Irish firm buys Procter drugs unit Aug 25, 2009
Procter's branded drugs, such as osteoporosis treatment Actonel, have annual sales of $2. 3bn. (BBC News -- Europe)
Warner Chilcott Said to Plan $3.1 Billion P&G Prescription Drug-Unit Deal Aug 24, 2009
The drugs unit makes Actonel, an osteoporosis drug, and Asacol, a colitis treatment, according to the Procter & Gamble. Procter & Gamble hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to find a buyer for the unit, a person with knowledge of the matter said earlier this year. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Warner Chilcott to Buy P&G Unit for $3 Billion: Sources Aug 24, 2009
Pescription drugs include osteoporosis treatment Actonel and overactive bladder treatment Enablex. Pd Goldman Sachs in February to help sell its prescription brands or find other ways to exit the business, sources told Reuters at the time. (ABC News -- Wire)
Report: Warner Chilcott to Buy P&G's Pharma Unit Aug 24, 2009
That segment's products include women's osteoporosis treatment Actonel, which generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management and drug maker Forest Laboratories were also purportedly interested in the Psion, according to the paper. (ABC News -- Wire)
Former P&G exec Napier to head Arbonne Aug 18, 2009
Prior to that, she spent more than 20 years with Cincinnati-based P&G (NYSE: PG), rising to general manager of its North American pharmaceuticals business, where she helped launch the osteoporosis drug Actonel. Napier retired from P&G in 2002 to take the McDonald s position. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Hawaii government employees balk at switching medications Aug 17, 2009
These include Aciphex and Actonel (which had been classified as "preferred drugs," as the plan transitioned from HMSA to a new pharmacy benefits manager, InformedRx). The 24 drugs are now classified as "non-preferred" and carry higher copayments. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Studies: New osteoporosis drug cuts fracture risk Aug 14, 2009
However, based on some prior studies, independent experts say denosumab appears more effective at preventing spine fractures than three older pills Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva and calcitonin nasal sprays, which all use various pathways to slow down or kill cells called osteoclasts that break down bone. Experts think denosumab prevents spine fractures about as well as Reclast, an injected drug that slows bone breakdown, and injected Forteo, the only drug that stimulates bone-building... (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
New bone drug can cut fracture risk in elderly Aug 12, 2009
However, based on some prior studies, independent experts say denosumab appears more effective at preventing spine fractures than three older pills Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva and calcitonin nasal sprays, which all use various pathways to slow down cells called osteoclasts that break down bone. Experts think denosumab prevents spine fractures about as well as Reclast, an intravenously injected drug that slows bone breakdown, and daily just below the skin injections of Forteo, the only... (MSNBC -- Health)
Changes at the top for Merial plant in Athens Jul 31, 2009
The company, Sanofi-Aventis, makes drugs like Allegra, an allergy medicine, and Actonel, used to treat osteoporosis. Sanofi CEO Christopher A Viehbacher announced Thursday morning in an e-mail to Merial workers that the company has agreed to buy New Jersey-based Merck 50 percent interest in Merial. (Athens Banner-Herald)
ASK DR. H: Over the years, gravity can impact height Jul 30, 2009
While weve got drugs to slow the rate of bone loss (estrogen replacement therapy, calcium) and drugs to reverse osteoporosis (Evista, Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva), we cant restore height to your spine. The only exception is an acute compression fracture, for which an orthopedic surgeon can perform a procedure called kyphoplasty to restore height and mend the fracture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Amgen Finds Partner in Glaxo in Deal for Potential $2 Billion Bone Therapy Jul 28, 2009
Those include Boniva, sold by Basel, Switzerland-based and Glaxo, s Reclast and s Actonel ... Actonel generated more than $1 billion last year, Procter & Gamble spokeswoman Tom Millikin said in a May 13 interview. (Bloomberg -- US)
Bone-building drug led to stress fracture Jul 28, 2009
Some scientists speculate that long-term use of drugs like Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax and Reclast might suppress bone turnover and could lead to brittle bones and stress fractures. Anyone on such medications who experiences thigh pain should be evaluated. (Athens Banner-Herald)
P&G drug-business sale talks advance, reports say Jul 23, 2009
P&G pharmaceuticals include the osteoporosis treatment Actonel, which has more than $1 billion in annual revenues. Related Searches. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Health Canada approves Canada's first and only once-a-month treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis Jun 1, 2009
TORONTO, June 1 /CNW/ - Health Canada has approved Actonel(R) (risedronate sodium tablets) 150 mg, Canada's first and only once-a-month dosing option in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis ... "For those women who lead active lifestyles and who want to simplify their dosing regimen, Actonel 150 mg is an ideal option because it is convenient." This new option builds upon the proven vertebral and nonvertebral fracture protection of Actonel for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis,... (Canada Newswire)
Procter & Gamble bests Teva in Actonel lawsuit May 19, 2009
Procter e bests Teva in Actonel lawsuit - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... Procter e bests Teva in Actonel lawsuit ... An appeals court has ruled for , and against in a patent lawsuit involving the osteoporosis drug Actonel. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Laxative eases bad acne May 5, 2009
Medications like Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva can sometimes cause severe and occasionally incapacitating bone, joint or muscle pain. We're surprised your doctor was unaware of this complication, as the Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings about it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
P&G Bets Osteoporosis Drug Will Help Reduce Bone Fractures Apr 15, 2009
The marketers of Actonel will reimburse Health Alliance Medical Plans for the medical costs of some fractures incurred by women who have been taking the drug ... Pcials said Tuesday that the unusual health-industry agreement underlines confidence in Actonel's effectiveness for post-menopausal women ... The deal includes the Cincinnati-based consumer products maker's Actonel partner - French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis. (KWTX.com, TX)
Does Detrol have negative impact on memory? Mar 20, 2009
She has suggested Actonel, but says this decision is up to me ... A: There is growing controversy about osteoporosis drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax and Reclast (Journal of the American Medical Association, Feb. 18, 2009). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Analysts see P&G Pharma as tough pill to swallow Mar 2, 2009
For one thing, the biggest drugs in the portfolio osteoporosis medication Actonel and the colitis drug Asacol have had flat to meager sales growth in the past 24 to 36 months, in part due to rising generic sales ... Actonel, P&G s largest drug with almost $1 ... This drug has the longest patent potential it doesn t expire until 2016, compared with 2013 for Actonel and Asacol. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Most people could use calcium supplements Feb 20, 2009
If it shows thin bones, get a vitamin D level and ask about drugs like Fosamax, Reclast and Actonel, as vitamin D and calcium aren't good enough. Don't be scared about osteonecrosis, or death of the jaw bone, as this is a rare complication mostly seen in folks with cancer who receive such drugs via IV through the veins. (Honolulu Advertiser)
