Computer Containing Patient Information Stolen
A laptop with information for over 21,000 patients was stolen from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in June.
J&J Subpoenaed
Federal grand jury has subpoenaed the company in response to the Tylenol recall, Ft. Washington plant mentioned.
GlaxoSmithKline to Suspend New Enrollment in Avandia Study
Avandia has been accused of increasing patients’ risk for heart attack and other cardiovascular problems; FDA votes to continue study.
Friends Hospital Dropped by Magellan
Health network drops hospital after reports of understaffing.
FDA Approves Lannet’s Generic Weight-loss Drug
Drug is a generic form of Sandoz’s Phentermine hydrochloride.
Chester County Hospital/Health System CEO To Retire
Perry Pepper has been the CEO for 33 years but will retire in the end of September.
Judge’s Ruling Goes Against FTC
Federal judge rules in favor of generic drug company questioning the FTC regarding dispute over generic version of Cephalon’s sleeping pill Provigil.
Two Philadelphia Pharmaceutical Firms To Lay Off Workers
Both McNeil, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, and Adolor expect to lay off workers.
Nursing Home to Add Dementia Center
Peter Becker Community, located in Harleysville PA, plans to add a dementia center to its site.
New Medical Building in Tredyffrin
$30 million medical center is on Chesterbrook blvd near Route 202 and 352.