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Amylin seeks FDA OK on once-weekly diabetes drug

May. 5, 2009
Biotechnology company Amylin Pharmaceuticals has applied for Food and Drug Administration approval of its once-weekly diabetes treatment. The drug candidate exenatide LAR, an extended version of the twice-daily injectable drug Byetta, is being viewed by Wall...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa