November 4, 2009
The agency reportedly has refused to accept an application from the pharmaceutical company for a new drug.
New Jersey (WiredPRNews.com) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reportedly refused an application by drugmaker Merck and Company for a new cholesterol pill. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Merck revealed the information about the rejected application […]
September 3, 2009
The pharmaceutical giant was fined a record $2.3 billion for drug promotions.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. was given a massive fine for illegal drug promotions on Wednesday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), federal prosecutors penalized the drug maker $2.3 billion for allegedly violating drug rules with […]
May 15, 2009
The pharmaceutical giant will reportedly offer free prescriptions for some who have lost their jobs.
Wired PR News – A number of Americans will be able to receive their prescription medications for free in the event they lose their jobs. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced Thursday that they will provide […]
March 17, 2009
The drug manufacturing giant is ordered to pay thousands for a FMLA violation.
WiredPRNews – Pfizer has been ordered to pay a penalty for violating the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). As reported by Andrews Publications, the pharmaceutical company was ordered to pay $666,000 after firing an employee who took a leave from work to adopt […]
January 30, 2009
Labor Department reports say unemployment benefit distribution is at 25 year high.
Wired PR News.com – In reports released by the US Labor Department on Thursday, the number of unemployment benefits received in the country is said to be at a 25 year high. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the Department stated that 4.78 […]
January 27, 2009
More layoffs were announced Monday with the job loss numbers totaling in the tens of thousands.
Wired PR News.com – Tens of thousands of job cuts were announced Monday and many more are expected to occur within the coming months. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a National Association for Business Economics (NABE) survey cites […]
January 7, 2009
Pfizer CEO proclaims the company is open to diverse methods of increasing business revenue.
Wired PR News.com – Pfizer CEO, Jeff Kindler, has stated the company is open to new prospects for increasing revenue. As reported by Reuters, Kindler remarked in an interview with the Financial Times that the company would consider acquisitions.
Kindler is quoted in […]
December 19, 2008
The FDA announced tighter rules for labeling drugs administered for epilepsy.
Wired PR News.com – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new rules for labeling medications used to treat epilepsy. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the FDA now requires that labels for epilepsy drugs must include warnings of the increased suicide risks […]
