5 Breakthrough Drugs for 2007
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From Barrons , Jan 15, 2007, p. M21. The companies behind drugs identified by Barrons that could produce substantial returns for their makers in 2007.

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  • NVS
    Novartis Ag Ads
  • $55.85
  • +0.99%
  • $55.81

Makes Galvus, a diabetes drug that is due to receive approval from the FDA next month. Reduces blood sugar and avoids the side effect of weight gain and hypoglycemia. They also make Tekturna, hypertension drug that might also have less side effects than the competition.

People owning NVS also tend to own: ANNAUYBACBHIERICFGE

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  • GSK
    Glaxosmithkline P
  • $42.88
  • +1.42%
  • $42.93

Makes Tykerb a drug for an aggressive form of breast cancer called Her2-positive. "In five years annual sales could reach $1.2bb", says Decision resources.

People owning GSK also tend to own: ABTDGXEPDFMDJNJJOSBJTX

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  • WYE
    Wyeth
  • $48.54
  • 0.00%
  • $N/A

Makes Pristiq , an anti-depressant. But it also helps with hot flashes and night sweats that occur during menopause and doesn't cause the cancer fears that many hormone replacement drugs cause.

People owning WYE also tend to own: ARXTCALPCAMH.OBFXIGSTLJTXKMP

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  • SNY
    Sanofi-aventis Sa
  • $39.46
  • +2.15%
  • $39.26

Makes Acomplia: Helps patient lose weight, lower cholesterol and bloog sugar levels. The FDA could approve the drug by April.

People owning SNY also tend to own: AEGAZBRK-BINGINTCOPA.VORCL

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