Monthly Archives: May 2008

Weekly Roundup – 05/16/08

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Mark Senak

Wow.  Since the last Weekly Roundup we have had about 7 inches of rain inside the Beltway.  That is about twice the average for the entire month of May.  Needless to say, we are soggy in Foggy Bottom and elsewhere … Continue reading →

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Pharma Philanthropy

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Mark Senak

In the past month, I’ve written a good deal about the reforms that are taking shape here in Washington aimed at the industry and the FDA.  One suggestion I had was for industry to start thinking ahead of the curve … Continue reading →

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GAO Issues Report Citing FDA Slowdown on DTC Enforcement

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Mark Senak

Welcome to my 500th posting! Yesterday the Government Accountability Office released a report related to a topic often discussed in this space – the lack of FDA enforcement, specifically with regard to DTC – entitled "Trends in FDA’s Oversight of … Continue reading →

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As Storm Clouds Gather….

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Mark Senak

There is little doubt that the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are in for a tough time in the coming months through the election cycle and beyond.  The breadth and depth of investigations and inquiries coming from Capitol Hill, by members … Continue reading →

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Weekly Roundup – 05/09/08

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Mark Senak

It is raining buckets – reportedly 3 inches since yesterday.   The water table looks like its headed for restoration here.   Lots of thunder and lightning.  Flood AND tornado watch.  Congress is skipping town to go home to Mom.    Other … Continue reading →

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