A Walk Through Rigel Pharma

A Walk Through Rigel Pharma

Filed under: drug treatment news 2010

Fostamatinib, which belongs to the class of drugs known as DMARDs, is under phase III testing for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, commonly called RA. Rigel has a partnership with AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) … Under the agreement signed with …
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Expert in addiction nominated for top NHS leadership award

Filed under: drug treatment news 2010

He is head of substance misuse at NHS Derby City and Derby City Council and was put forward after re-vamping the city's drug treatment services in 2006 and its alcohol services in 2010. Latest figures show the number of people being admitted to city …
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Sanofi's Aubagio Gets Australian Nod – Analyst Blog

Filed under: drug treatment news 2010

On September 12, 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Aubagio as a once-daily treatment for patients with RMS. Aubagio is currently under regulatory review in the EU with a final decision expected in the first quarter of 2013.
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White Bear Township mom shares her story of addiction

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But DeGree, who is attending Metropolitan State University to become a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, said talking about addiction "in an honest way … helps to break the stigma of it." … But in 2009 and 2010, DeGree didn't look good. "I …
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