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Takeda Changes Dexlansoprazole Brand Name From Kapidex to Dexilant

By Oriana Schwindt | Published: March 5, 2010
Takeda’s US subsidiary launched its proton pump inhibitor dexlansoprazole last February under the name Kapidex. No one thought they’d have to find a new name a year later. But shortly after the launch, the company began getting reports of dispensing errors. Some were due to prescription misreading, others to simple, honest mistakes. The two drugs causing [...]
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Gearing up: HBA Leadership Conference

By Joanna Breitstein | Published: October 28, 2008
Two thousand and eight seems to be a year of unprecedented female leadership. Forget for a second (if you can) the run-off for the Presidential election. If you just consider healthcare, the ladies are really stepping up—and making all the right moves. Consider a few examples: J&J names Sheri McCoy worldwide chairman of pharmaceuticals [...]
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