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November 14, 2012
CSPN, Dara BioSciences enter distribution contract for breast cancer drug

The Community Specialty Pharmacy Network has entered a contract with Dara BioSciences to distribute a nonsteroidal anti-estrogen product.

DREXEL HILL, Pa. — The Community Specialty Pharmacy Network has entered a contract with Dara BioSciences to distribute a nonsteroidal anti-estrogen product.

CSPN announced the agreement with Dara to distribute Soltamox (tamoxifen) solution for oral administration. The drug, a treatment for breast cancer, is for patients who have difficulty swallowing pills.

October 7, 2011
Breast cancer drug may increase diabetes risk among older women

A popular breast cancer treatment may pose an increased risk of diabetes among older women, according to a new study.

NEW YORK — A popular breast cancer treatment may pose an increased risk of diabetes among older women, according to a new study.

The research, which was published in the latest issue of Cancer, found that among more than 14,000 breast cancer survivors, ages 65 years and up, 10% were diagnosed with diabetes over a 5-year period. However, the likelihood of developing diabetes was 25% more among those taking breast cancer drug tamoxifen.

May 6, 2011
Greenstone launches authorized generic of Aromasin

Greenstone has introduced an authorized generic treatment for breast cancer, the generics subsidiary of Pfizer said.

PEAPACK, N.J. — Greenstone has introduced an authorized generic treatment for breast cancer, the generics subsidiary of Pfizer said.

The company announced the launch of exemestane tablets, an authorized generic version of Pfizer’s Aromasin. Aromasin is used to treat early breast cancer in menopausal women who already have taken the drug tamoxifen for two to three years, as well as breast cancer in women whose disease has worsened while taking tamoxifen, which is widely available as a generic.

September 26, 2010
Stater Bros. announces tamoxifen giveaway for breast cancer patients

Supermarket chain Stater Bros. is marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by giving...

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif, Supermarket chain Stater Bros. is marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by giving away a drug used to treat the disease.

 

The chain announced Monday that it would provide 30-day supplies of the drug tamoxifen for free to patients with valid prescriptions at all of its 28 stores.

 

 

May 5, 2010
Watson seeks approval for generic Evista

Watson Pharmaceuticals is challenging the patent covering a drug for postmenopausal women, the generic drug...