Archives for July 23, 2002

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Merck Q2 results hit by Glucophage competition

Second quarter results at Merck, the German pharmaceutical group, were impacted by competition from generic versions of its top-selling product, the anti-diabetes drug Glucophage.

Coronado completes Naturol deal

Naturol, the US company which develops technology to extract oils and other compounds from plants, has been bought by Canada's Coronado group.

HRT cancer link is good news for natural alternatives

A major study of the effects of hormone replacement therapy has been halted after scientists discovered a major risk of ovarian cancer - but there are plenty of natural alternatives to help women deal with the menopause.

Sales slide at Nature's Sunshine

Vitamin supplement maker and marketer is hit by poor results from several international markets, but still sees light at the end of the tunnel.

FDA debates tuna advice

The US Food & Drug Administration is reconsidering its advice about whether or not tuna fish is safe for pregnant women after its earlier recommendation that a few servings of most fish are safe was criticised for bowing to pressure from the seafish...