Swiss drug maker Roche AG has agreed to meet with four generic manufacturers willing to produce versions of Roche's antiviral drug, Tamiflu, in case of a bird flu pandemic, Sen. Charles Schumer told a news conference.

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Prudential maintained a "neutral weight" rating on the world's largest drug company.

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CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- A new diabetes pill that appeared headed for federal approval can double the risk for deaths, heart attacks and strokes, according to an independent analysis rushed online Thursday because of public safety concerns.

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With countries stockpiling Tamiflu in preparation for a possible bird flu pandemic, will people who contract the common flu this winter be able to get the drug to ease their suffering?

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By ANDREW POLLACK
A senior executive at Roche said that the world was going mad in its clamor for the company's drug, Tamiflu, making it harder to supply those who need it.

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By BARRY MEIER
The F.D.A.'s loose oversight of the heart-device industry has resulted in calls for change in companies and physicians.

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By GARDINER HARRIS
After a two-year search, the Food and Drug Administration named a new director to its Office of Drug Safety from within its own ranks Wednesday and gave the unit more authority.

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