http://ev.1newmed.info  WASHINGTON, D.C. American pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly and Company agreed to plead guilty and to pay $36 million in connection with its illegal promotion of its pharmaceutical drug Evista, the Justice Department announced today. In pleading guilty to a criminal count of violating the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by misbranding its drug Evista, the Indianapolis-based... January 01 1970 01:00:00.
 SASKATOON, SK -- Nov. 24, 1998 -- The Health Protection Branch of Health Canada has approved Eli Lilly Canadas Evista(TM) (raloxifene hydrochloride), among the first of a new class of drugs called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS), for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.This once-daily tablet offers Canadian women a new choice in preventing the debil... March 16 2009 14:15:49.
 Tamoxifen, known as the breast cancer drug, is used to lower the risk of recurrence in breast cancer patients. Studies on these patients showed that they had small increases in bone density. Evista was developed as an osteoporosis drug - it produces a significant increase in bone density. Evista also has the effect of lowering the risk for breast cancer. Evista blocks... August 05 2008 09:38:27.
 INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- May 9, 2000 -- Eli Lilly and Company announced at the 27th European Symposium on Calcified Tissues meeting that Evista(R) (raloxifene) has been approved in the European Union to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, a disease that affects up to 50 percent of postmenopausal European women. Evista, first brought to markets worldwide as a postmenopausal osteop... August 05 2008 09:38:27.
 Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots; stroke; cancer; increased triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood); or liver disease. You may not be able to take Evista, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Evista is in the FDA pregnancy category X.... August 05 2008 09:38:27.
 Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots; stroke; cancer; increased triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood); or liver disease. You may not be able to take Evista, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Evista is in the FDA pregnancy category X.... August 05 2008 09:38:26.
 Most of the products we sell today were discovered or developed by our own scientists, and our success depends to a great extent on our ability to continue to discover and develop innovative new pharmaceutical products. We direct our research efforts primarily toward the search for products to prevent and treat human diseases. We also conduct research to find products to trea... August 05 2008 09:38:26.
 The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has become increasingly watchful of doctors\' participation in consultant meetings. While these meetings represent a valuable opportunity for companies to obtain doctors\' advice on clinical research and business strategies, the government believes some companies may be using meetings to promote unapproved uses of drugs or influence doctors\... August 05 2008 09:38:26.
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