Biotech drugmaker Amgen Inc. said a federal court has enforced a preliminary injunction barring Roche from launching an anemia drug that would compete against its products. (AP, 10/10/08)
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals said Friday its corporate partner Boston Scientific Corp. received approval for its Taxus Libert drug-coated stent, which had been delayed by federal regulators. (AP, 10/10/08)
Analysts on Friday brushed off Biogen Idec Inc.'s decision to abandon development of an experimental arthritis drug, saying it had not even been included in models for future revenue. (AP, 10/10/08)