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GlaxoSmithKline To Post Quarterly US Grants Report (Red Orbit )

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:01:14 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GlaxoSmithKline today announced that, beginning in February 2009, the company will proactively report educational and charitable grants provided to US health-related organizations.

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GSK to provide public with more information (The Philadelphia Business Journal)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:44:28 GMT

GlaxoSmithKline said Thursday it will, beginning in February 2009, proactively report educational and charitable grants provided to health-related organizations in the United States. (GSK)

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Genmab Reaches Fifth Milestone in Ofatumumab Collaboration (Red Orbit )

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:01:28 GMT

COPENHAGEN, August 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genmab A/S (OMX: GEN) announced today it has reached the fifth milestone for ofatumumab (HuMax-CD20(R)) under the terms of its collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

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Argentina Investigates Deaths of Vaccinated Children (Public Blog)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:22:36 GMT

Argentine authorities are investigating a possible link between the deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking as part of a clinical trial run by GlaxoSmithKline. The deaths may be tied to the Synflorix vaccine, which is designed to fight pneumonia, ear infections and several other pneumococcal diseases. A U.S. spokeswoman for GlaxoSmithKline said that the company...

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Replenishing The Pipeline: And The Winner Is… (Pharmalot)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:40:47 GMT

Company 2007 2012 Percent Change Schering-Plough 0.38 1.58 315.8% Amgen 4.50 1.46 -67.6% Bristol-Myers Squibb 1.08 0.84 -21.7% Wyeth 0.60 0.49 -18.2% Abbott Labs 1.73 0.42 -75.7% Johnson & Johnson 0.39 0.38 -2.4% GlaxoSmithKline 0.27 0.32 17.3% Eli Lilly 6.64 0.29 -95.6% Novartis 2.27 0.27 -88.2% Merck 0.51 0.26 -49.0% Pfizer 0.39 0.06 -85.7% AstraZeneca 0.58 0.04 -92.6% Roche 4.03 0.00 -100.0%...

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Vaccination Deaths Prompt Investigation In Argentina (Red Orbit )

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT

A possible link between the deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in a clinical trial run by GlaxoSmithKline is being explored, Argentine authorities said.An agency official who spoke on condition of anonymity said Argentina's food and drug administration is investigating whether the deaths are tied to the Synflorix vaccine.The London-based GlaxoSmithKline...

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Argentina: Kids' Deaths, Shots Linked (Time)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:26:08 GMT

Argentine authorities are exploring a possible link between the deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in a clinical trial run by GlaxoSmithKline

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Argentina investigates deaths of vaccinated kids (OTB News)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:16:41 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine authorities are exploring a possible link between the deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in a clinical trial run by GlaxoSmithKline….

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Argentina investigates deaths of vaccinated kids (Examiner)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:59:51 GMT

Argentine authorities are exploring a possible link between the deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in a clinical trial run by GlaxoSmithKline.

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Bruce Berkowitz Buys Pfizer Inc, UnitedHealth Group Inc., Forest Laboratories Inc., Herbalife Ltd., Sells GlaxoSmithKline plc, Health Net Inc. (GuruFocus Updates)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:59:43 GMT

While a lot of value investors got hurt with the recent downturn, Bruce Berkowitz did well by owning energy stocks and not owning financials. Now the "Ignore the Crowd" guru is reducing energy holdings and invest heavily into healthcare stocks. These are his buys and sells during the second quarter.

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Explore : Forest Laboratories, Health Care Services, Health Net, Pfizer Inc., Unitedhealth Group

Argentina investigates deaths of vaccine kids (AP) (Get Mash)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:20:19 GMT

AP - Argentine authorities are exploring a possible link between the deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in a clinical trial run by GlaxoSmithKline. Read the full story

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Research and Markets: GlaxoSmithKline plc Medical Equipment Company Share Analysis Available Now (Business Wire)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:30:00 GMT

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Face value: Triple therapy (The Economist)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:49:44 GMT

Andrew Witty of GlaxoSmithKline has a three-part prescription for the pharmaceuticals giant IT IS a rare company boss, let alone one who has just got the top job, that can get away with likening his firm's culture to a police state. But Andrew Witty, the new boss of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a British pharmaceuticals giant, somehow manages to pull it off. He invokes that analogy--tentatively,...

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Khorrami, Pollard & Abir: Khorrami, Pollard & Abir, LLP, Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Type II Diabetes Drug Makers (Market Wire)

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:25:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) A wrongful death suit was filed against GlaxoSmithKline, SmithKline Beecham, and McKesson Corporation in California Superior Court, charging that Avandia, prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes, led to heart attacks, congestive heart failure and other fatal cardiovascular injuries in seven individuals.

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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Comerica Inc., Advance Auto Parts, Inc., Eurand N.V., Cephalon Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline Plc. (Business Wire)

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting

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GSK begins shipments of Fluarix and FluLaval to U.S. customers for 2008-2009 flu season (Medical,Health News and Articles)

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:10:34 GMT

Pharmaceutical News GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it will begin shipment of Flulaval [Influenza Virus Vaccine] and Fluarix [Influenza Virus Vaccine] to U.S. customers for the 2008-2009 influenza season. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center [...]

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GSK Begins Shipments of Fluarix(R) and FluLaval(R) to U.S. Customers for 2008-2009 Influenza Season (Red Orbit )

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:01:17 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GlaxoSmithKline today announced that it will begin shipment of FLULAVAL(R) [Influenza Virus Vaccine] and FLUARIX(R) [Influenza Virus Vaccine] to U.S. customers for the 2008-2009 influenza season. The U.S.

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In Preparation For The Next Influenza (’flu) Season, The U.S. FDA Has Approved Six Vaccines For 2008-09 (Medical,Health News and Articles)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:11:10 GMT

With the approval, the U.S. FDA has targeted three new strains of ‘flu. Six pharma firms will benefit from the approval, including GlaxoSmithKline, MedImmune (part of AstraZeneca), and Sanofi Pasteur. The FDA’s modification of the strains in the 2008/09 ‘flu vaccine list is significant, as including three strains rather than updating one or two strains [...]

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High Dividend Yield Stocks in Warren Buffett Portfolio: Gannet Co. Inc., Bank of America Corp., SunTrust Banks, GlaxoSmithKline, and U.S. Bancorp (GuruFocus Updates)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:45:40 GMT

>> High Dividend Yield Stocks in Warren Buffett Portfolio: Gannet Co. Inc., Bank of America Corp., SunTrust Banks, GlaxoSmithKline, and U.S. Bancorp High Dividend Yield Stocks in Warren Buffett Portfolio: Gannet Co. Inc., Bank of America Corp., SunTrust Banks, GlaxoSmithKline, and U.S. BancorpAt this time of uncertainty, above average stock dividends may give investors some comfort. However,...

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In Preparation For The Next Influenza ('flu) Season, The U.S. FDA Has Approved Six Vaccines For 2008-09 (Medical News Today)

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT

With the approval, the U.S. FDA has targeted three new strains of 'flu. Six pharma firms will benefit from the approval, including GlaxoSmithKline, MedImmune (part of AstraZeneca), and Sanofi Pasteur. The FDA's modification of the strains in the 2008/09 'flu vaccine list is significant, as including three strains rather than updating one or two strains has been described as an "unusual occurrence"....

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Explore : AstraZeneca, Biotechnologies, Health-Fitness, Health Industries, Vaccines