Hello, everyone, and how are you today? A spot of rain is falling on the Pharmalot corporate campus, but our spirits remain sunny. You know why, yes? We will trot out one of our favorite sayings, courtesy of the Morning Mayor: 'Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.' So go ahead and tug on the ribbon. Meanwhile, here are a few items of interest to help you along. Hope your day goes well and you accomplish much. Stay in touch...
Vertex Submits Cystic Fibrosis Drug To FDA (Xconomy)
Elan Is Starting Over Says Soon-To-Depart CEO (Bloomberg News)
PPD Gives Confidential Info To Another Possible Buyer (Outsourcing Pharma)
Senate Committee Plans Hearing On Express Scripts-Medco Deal (Bloomberg News)
US Appeals Court Upholds $442M Plavix Award (Reuters)
Merck Sheds 40 Jobs In Ireland (Irish Times)
Takeda Starts Phase III Trial Of First-In-Class Diabetes Drug (Pharma Times)
Sun Pharma Offers To Buy Remaining Stake In Taro (Business Standard)
Eisai Signs Neurology Deal With Johns Hopkins (Pharma Times)
Are Nigerian Drugmakers Takeover Targets For Big Pharma? (This Day)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Please check this post for updates throughout the morning
rain pic thx to sterlic on flickr