Food And Drug Administration-Blood Clot Preventer-Bristol-Myers Squibb-Health Regulators

Bristol/Pfizer clot preventer delayed in U.S

(Reuters) - A closely watched blood clot preventer from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Pfizer Inc has failed to win approval from U.S. health regulators, the companies said on Monday. Investors have been awaiting a decision on the drug, Eliquis, by the Food And Drug Administration by the end of the month. The FDA notification did not require the companies to complete any new studies, the companies said, which could mean only a short delay before the drug wins approval. Rather, the agency wants more information on data management and verification from a key clinical trial supporting the medicine. ... read more..

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Food And Drug Administration-Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug-Advisory Panel-Side Effects

Preview: U.S. panel seen backing Pfizer's arthritis drug hope

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc's experimental rheumatoid arthritis drug goes before an advisory panel next week, a potential blockbuster medicine that would revive faith in the company's research if its benefits are deemed to outweigh its Side Effects. Most industry analysts expect the Food And Drug Administration's expert committee to recommend approval despite risks posed by higher-than-normal cholesterol and liver enzyme levels and infections for patients taking tofacitinib during clinical trials. ... read more..

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