FDA reviews Pfizer's Xeljanz for RA; Isis sub Akcea wins orphan designation;

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> The FDA has agreed to review Pfizer's ($PFE) once-daily formulation of Xeljanz for rheumatoid arthritis. Release

> Boston-based Akcea Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Isis ($ISIS), has received an orphan drug designation for volanesorsen (ISIS-APOCIIIRx) for the treatment of patients with rare cases of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome. Release

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Pharma News

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> Hospira's Remicade biosimilar wins large French contract with deep discount. More

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Pharma Marketing News

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Animal Health News

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Biotech IT News

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> BioClinica mounts European expansion to push imaging and eClinical. Article

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