Tag Archives: Merck

FDA Declares: Keep Taking Your Vytorin

By George Koroneos | Published: January 9, 2009
It’s official. Vytorin (ezetimibe/simvastatin) still does what it’s supposed to do—significantly decrease LDL cholesterol. FDA, yesterday, released its assessment of the now-notorious ENHANCE trial—which tested whether Vytorin was better than simvastatin alone in reducing arterial plaque in a group of patients with severe genetic high cholesterol. It wasn’t, and publication of the study set off a [...]
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Merck to Axe 7,200 Positions

By George Koroneos | Published: October 22, 2008
Not much in the way of good news at Merck this morning. The pharma giant announced that it is revising its financial guidelines through 2010, and eliminating 7,200 positions by 2011. The move is expected to save the company $3.8 billion to $4.2 billion through 2013. The layoffs will be staggered throughout different parts of the [...]
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Moving On + Up

By Brittany Agro | Published: September 26, 2008
Promotions and hires for September 26, 2008: Merck named Barry J. Goldstein, M.D., vice president of clinical development for diabetes and obesity Sanofi-Aventis announced that Chris Viehbacher will succeed current CEO Gerard Le Fur in December GlaxoSmithKline named Ellen Strahlman chief medical officer Questcor Pharmaceuticals appointed Gary Sawka CFO Encorium appointed David Ginsberg president and CEO Wyeth named Daniel J. [...]
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Simply Genius: Prix Galien USA 2008 (photos)

By George Koroneos | Published: September 25, 2008
Click here to view a slideshow from Prix Galien 2008 The 2008 Prix Galien USA is in the books, and Pharm Exec was in attendance at New York’s Museum of Natural History to take in all the festivities. Pfizer, Merck, Alexion, Wyeth, and Celgene were all recognized for their work in advancing science in both the [...]
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Chantix Nabs Top Doc Ad

By Brittany Agro | Published: September 25, 2008
When 5,742 physicians opt in voting for their favorite medical journal ads over utilizing spare time that never comes, you know it’s a big deal. And yesterday at The Doctor’s Choice awards luncheon sponsored by the Association of Medical Media (AMM), their input was not only showcased on a most refined level but also indicative [...]
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