In Brief: Pharmacia's Zinecard

Pharmacia's Zinecard: Price to wholesalers is $215 for a 500 mg single-use vial of the cardioprotective agent and $107.50 for a 250 mg single-use vial. Zinecard (dexrazoxane), approved in May, became available during the week of June 19. Pharmacia's low molecular weight heparin product Fragmin (dalteparin), approved at the end of last year, is not yet available. Reportedly it has been held up by discussions with FDA over promotional labeling issues...