Litigation Settlements, Data Compliance Reviews, and Clinical Trials Pave Way for Solid Footing in Healthcare - Research Report on Pfizer, Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Keryx and Pacira Pharmaceuticals

NEW YORK, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Wall Street Reports announced new research reports highlighting Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY), Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: KERX), and Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCRX). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Pfizer Inc. Research Report

On June 12, 2013, Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer) announced that it has reached a $2.15 billion settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals and Sun Pharmaceuticals for patent-infringement damages related to the launches of the generic Protonix in the US. Amy W. Schulman, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Pfizer, said, "We are pleased with today's settlement, which recognizes the validity and value of the innovation that led to Protonix." Schulman added, "Protecting intellectual property is vital as we develop new medicines that save and enhance patients' lives." Pfizer will receive 64% of the compensation, and the remaining will be given to Nycomed, which is now part of Takeda. The Full Research Report on Pfizer Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WSReports.com/r/full_research_report/db02_PFE]

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Merck & Co. Inc. Research Report

On June 12, 2013, Merck & Co. Inc. (Merck) commented on the NIDDK-NCI Workshop and the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) call for an independent review of data about the safety of incretin-based diabetes medicines, including GLP-1 analogs and DPP-4 inhibitors, such as Januvia (sitagliptin). Michael Rosenblatt, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Merck, stated, "Nothing is more important to Merck than the safety of our medicines and the people who take them. We welcome opportunities to discuss the data that support the safety profile of sitagliptin in the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a disease with serious consequences if left untreated." Rosenblatt continued, "We are committed to participating in an independent review of our data, and will join the ADA in planning for such an initiative." The Full Research Report on Merck & Co. Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WSReports.com/r/full_research_report/400f_MRK]

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Research Report

On June 12, 2013, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (Bristol Myers Squibb) and AstraZeneca announced that they will continue to work with health authorities and scientific experts around the world to closely monitor the use of our GLP-1 receptor agonist and DPP-4 inhibitor through comprehensive surveillance programs to ensure patients and physicians have a clear understanding of the risk/benefit profile of these medications. This announcement came after the American Diabetes Association (ADA) called for incretin-based therapies manufacturers to make available the patient-level data from clinical trials for an independent analysis of pancreatic safety. The Full Research Report on Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WSReports.com/r/full_research_report/88a2_BMY]

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Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. Research Report

On June 3, 2013, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Keryx) announced the presentation of updated efficacy and safety data from the Phase 3 long-term clinical trial of ZenerexZerenex (ferric citrate). Based on the efficacy results, Keryx determined that Zerenex is an efficacious and safe oral phosphate binder that controls serum phosphorus, increases iron stores as measured by serum ferritin and TSAT, and reduced the use of IV iron and ESAs, while sustaining hemoglobin as compared to the active control group. ZenerexZerenex met the pre-defined primary and key secondary endpoints for the treatment of elevated serum phosphorus levels, or hyperphosphatemia, in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis. The Full Research Report on Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WSReports.com/r/full_research_report/27d7_KERX]

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Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Research Report

On May 29, 2013, Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pacira) announced the findings from the completed first part of its Phase 2/3 clinical trial for the assessment of the use and administration of Exparel (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) as a single-dose injection femoral nerve block for total knee arthroplasty surgery (TKA). Dave Stack, President and CEO of Pacira, stated, "We are pleased with the interim analysis of the safety and efficacy of EXPAREL in this important orthopedic indication." Stack continued, "Based on the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board analysis, we believe that a single-dose injection of EXPAREL as a femoral nerve block can provide several days of analgesia without significant motor blockade. We look forward to initiating the Phase 3 portion of this trial and ultimately to providing orthopedic patients with a new option that could significantly contribute to the management of their postsurgical pain by replacing a perineural catheter, drug reservoir and pump with a single-dose injection of EXPAREL." The Full Research Report on Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WSReports.com/r/full_research_report/c8a5_PCRX]

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