We apologize for the late sign off. We were occupied with phone calls, sundry errands and time spent with one of the delightful short people. Now, though, the e-mail has been sent and the to-do list is in order. All of which means the time to unwind is near. Enjoy…

Pfizer could be forced to drop or amend its exclusive UK distribution deal with UniChem under proposals being considered by the Office of Fair Trading. OFT officials, who have been investigating wholesaler competition, met the Department of Health yesterday to discuss preliminary findings, The Times of London reports. Among proposals under discussion are measures that could force Pfizer to invite other wholesalers to distribute its meds.

Dr. Reddy’s Finalizes Plans To Enter Japanese Market (The Economic Times)

Mark Lanier, Merck Nemesis, Opens Los Angeles Office (Houston Business Journal)

PhRMA Paid Mattoon $180K To Lobby DC (Yahoo/AP)