Press Releases

2013

Janeway receives a new Starlight Fun Centre on behalf of Astellas to bring joy to children with serious illnesses
May 22, 2013
Astellas partners with CUOG to advance uro-oncology research in Canada
April 17, 2013
Astellas introduces Myrbetriq, a new class of treatment for Canadian patients with overactive bladder
April 10, 2013
There's a little Picasso in all of us: EASE announces the winners to its fourth annual "My Life with Eczema" art contest
March 19, 2013
Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. receives a Notice of Compliance from Health Canada for Myrbetriq (mirabegron)
March 8, 2013

2012

Urology research grant focused on improving patient care
December 12, 2012
For Men with Prostate Cancer, Sex Still Matters
November 29, 2012
Can Women Get Prostate Cancer? 34 per cent of Canadians confuse prostate cancer as a disease that can affect both men and women
September 17, 2012
Canadian urology research gets a boost
August 28, 2012
Canadian Urological Association Partners with Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc.
March 28, 2012
Young eczema sufferer wishes her disease away through art - and wins!
March 16, 2012
Medivation and Astellas Announce Positive Results from the Phase 3 AFFIRM Trial of MDV3100 in Prostate Cancer Patients Who Received Prior Chemotherapy
February 1, 2012
Astellas announces new Vice President of Sales and Marketing
January 26, 2012
Astellas and Theravance Announce Termination of License, Development and Commercialization Agreement for VIBATIV® (telavancin) for Injection
January 10, 2012

2011

The Eczema Society of Canada and EASE invite kids to express disease through art
November 1, 2011
Lawsuit Against Sandoz For Patent Litigation In Canada
July 14, 2011
Starlight Children's Foundation™ to benefit from 'Astellas Aspire'
June 27, 2011
Astellas Assesses the Impact of the Tohoku Earthquake
March 15, 2011
Health Canada approves Protopic® (tacrolimus ointment) for the prevention of eczema flares.
February 17, 2011
Youngsters Illustrate What Eczema Feels Like Through Their Art
February 14, 2011

2010

Astellas Pharma Canada Employees Participate in First Annual 'Changing Tomorrow Day'
October 19, 2010
Astellas Pharma Canada Appoints New President
June 29, 2010
Astellas Pharma Inc. to Acquire OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
May 16, 2010
Astellas Research Competition Supports Canadian Investigators
April 8, 2010
Canadian Children Splash New Colours on Red, Itchy Skin
February 4, 2010

2009

Ambit Biosciences and Astellas Enter Strategic Partnership to Research, Develop and Commercialize FLT3 Kinase Inhibitors in Multiple Indications
December 18, 2009
Give Your Bladder a Hug This Month
November 23, 2009
Astellas and Medivation Enter Into Worldwide Agreement to Co-Develop and Co-Commercialize MDV3100 for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
October 27, 2009
Famous Cartoonist Helps EASE Program Select the Next Pablo Picasso
September 29, 2009
Astellas Research Competition Supports Canadian Investigators
August 6, 2009
Simple blood test to identify organ rejection; Astellas Pharma Canada joins the PROOF Centre of Excellence to fund innovative research
July 23, 2009
Powder Room Gives its Summer Road Trip Seal of Approval
June 22, 2009
Canadians Set to Wear Yellow to Support Psoriasis Community
June 19, 2009
Solifenacin shows superior tolerability compared to oxybutynin immediate-release (IR)
April 30, 2009
Financial woes may worsen eczema symptoms
February 5, 2009

2008

The Powder Room: Keeping In Better Shape Below The Belt
November 4, 2008
Psoriasis Support Canada Launches Awareness Campaign Called "Shed Your Threads"
October 3, 2008
Astellas Completes the New Buildings in its Tsukuba Research Center (Miyukigaoka)
October 1, 2008
Ease into Back-To-School: Program Helps Kids with Eczema Learn the ABCs of Managing Their Condition
August 28, 2008
Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. Supports Bladder Care Centre at UBC Hospital
August 6, 2008
"Canada's Best Restrooms Honoured" - The Powder Room Seal Of Approval Awarded Nationwide
June 25, 2008
AdvagrafTM (Extended Release Tacrolimus) is Now Available In Canada for Kidney Transplant Patients
April 15, 2008
Canadians with Psoriasis Have Spoken and They Want More Support
April 10, 2008
Join The Search For Canada's Best Restrooms: Education Program Launches Cross-Canada Powder Room Map
March 6, 2008
Education is Key to Taking Control of Eczema: February is Eczema Awareness Month
February 6, 2008

2007

Astellas Pharma announces the availability of Mycamine® in Canada
October 17, 2007
What Happens in The Powder Room, Stays in The Powder Room
October 2, 2007
Health Canada approves Astellas' Mycamine®
June 1, 2007

2006

VesicareTM (Solefinacin Succinate) Now Available in Canada
November 16, 2006
Astellas to Acquire AMEVIVE®
April 3, 2006
Rub-A-Dub-Dub! Spend time in the tub!
April 3, 2006

2005

Introducing "Penny's EGGS-im-ah"
September 12, 2005
It's a "three-peat" for Astellas Pharma Canada's Eczema Education Program
July 25, 2005
Yamanouchi, Fujisawa Unite to Form Astellas Pharma - Canadian operation based in Markham, Ontario
April 1, 2005
Fujisawa Canada donates two paediatric dermatology fellowships
February 28, 2005
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