Product Recalls, New Appointments, Awareness Campaigns, and Stock Price Movements - Research Report on Abbott, AbbVie, Viropharma, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, and Salix Pharmaceuticals
NEW YORK, December 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV), Viropharma Inc. (NASDAQ: VPHM), Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (NYSE: VRX) and Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLXP). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Abbott Laboratories Research Report
On November 27, 2013, Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) announced that the Company is initiating a voluntary recall of 20 lots of FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips in the US. Abbott stated that it is conducting the recall as the use of these lots of test strips may produce erroneously low blood glucose results when used with "FreeStyle Blood Glucose Meter" and "FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Meter" (neither of which have been in production since 2010), and OmniPod Insulin Management System. The Company informed that the blood glucose test results are not affected when the test strips are used with the newer FreeStyle brand members including FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Meter, FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Meter, and FreeStyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Meter. Abbott added that testing with the FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meter is not affected by Abbott's recall, as it uses FreeStyle InsuLinx test strips. The Company also stated that affected test strips are from lots with expiration dates between May 2014 and March 2015. Abbott added that it is notifying healthcare professionals, pharmacies, distributors and customers about the recall, instructing them to call Abbott's diabetes care customer for a replacement of the affected test strips at no charge. The Full Research Report on Abbott Laboratories - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/05c1_ABT
AbbVie Inc. Research Report
On November 26, 2013, AbbVie Inc. (AbbVie) announced the launch of an international awareness campaign, See Us: Women Take a Stand on HIV, in advance of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2013. The Company stated that the campaign which focuses on the unique challenges faced by women affected by HIV, is being launched in collaboration with an expert steering committee, including representation from women living with and affected by HIV, the medical community, the International Association of Providers in AIDS Care (IAPAC), and NAM/aidsmap, the HIV information charity. Marisol Martinez-Tristani, MD, Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, AbbVie said, "As a global leader in HIV, AbbVie has a long-standing commitment to providing support to people living with HIV through global initiatives that seek to increase knowledge and understanding of the effects of HIV on people living with the disease. Through this campaign we will engage in efforts to reach the HIV community to collectively improve both emotional support and long-term care for these women." The Full Research Report on AbbVie Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/273c_ABBV
Viropharma Inc. Research Report
On November 27, 2013, Viropharma Inc.'s (Viropharma) stock rose 0.02%, ending the day at $49.50. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Viropharma gained 0.02% compared to the Nasdaq Composite which gained 1.33% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Viropharma Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/c730_VPHM
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. Research Report
On November 25, 2013, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (Valeant Pharmaceuticals) announced that Dr. Ari Kellen has been named as Executive Vice President/Company Group Chairman as part of Valeant's Executive Management Team, and will assume his role with effect from January 1, 2014. Valeant stated that prior to joining the Company, Dr. Ari Kellen served as a Senior Partner in McKinsey & Company's Mid-Atlantic Office. Commenting on the appointment, J. Michael Pearson, Chairman and CEO, said, "Ari's broad experience in developing comprehensive growth strategies for health care companies will be invaluable to us as we continue to expand our successful growth trends. After having worked with Ari for many years, I know that not only will he fit in well with the rest of the team, but he will be a strong advocate for the long-term shareholder focused culture at Valeant." The Full Research Report on Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/9fdd_VRX
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Research Report
On November 27, 2013, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.'s (Salix Pharmaceuticals) stock rose 0.26%, ending the day at $85.16. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Salix Pharmaceuticals gained 0.69% compared to the Nasdaq Composite which gained 1.33% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/04fa_SLXP
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