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Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug in China
The first prescription for the drug in China will reportedly be issued at a public hospital in Shanghai this week and will cost about $193 for a one-month supply of the lowest starter dose.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Drug industry treads carefully after stunning RFK Jr. nomination
The selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent shock waves through the pharmaceutical industry. But many of the industry sources and outside ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
More Large U.S. Employer Health Plans Covering Weight-Loss Drugs
A survey by consulting firm Mercer shows that close to half of U.S. companies with more than 500 employees now cover drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Ethics Committee deadlocks on releasing Matt Gaetz sex, drug probe report
The outcome means that the report on Matt Gaetz, who is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be the next U.S. attorney general, will not be released for now.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
'I thought I'd die after injecting black market anti-obesity drug'
Paige Roberts was left needing hospital treatment after injections made her vomit for 48 hours.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Novartis Lifts Sales Outlook as it Eyes U.S. Expansion
The pharma company raised its guidance on higher revenue expectations for key treatments and product launches, and is looking at potential mergers and acquisitions for U.S. growth.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Girl left near death after being drugged by mother
The woman was arrested after a urine test on her daughter found ibuprofen, which had not been prescribed.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Trump’s New Pick for Attorney General, and a Surprise Turn in U.S. Drug Deaths
Plus, a “Wicked” warning.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Trump's tariffs could raise the cost of generic drugs in the U.S.
The cost of generic drugs for many people could go up if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose sweeping tariffs on products from China and other foreign countries, ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Dutch police find gnome made of MDMA during drug bust
Police say they tested the gnome after finding it among suspected narcotics.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight
Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant poundsHealth - ABC News - 17 hours ago -
Olympus shares drop over 5% after CEO resigns over drug allegation
The stock slid 5.3% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange following news of Stefan Kaufmann's resignation.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
‘People didn’t believe Africa could be a source of innovation’: how the continent holds the key to future drug research
Prof Kelly Chibale says the world is failing to take advantage of African genetic diversity, and everyone could be losing out. Africa has the greatest variety in human genes anywhere on the planet ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
How can we help stop deadly drug-resistant infections spreading? Debt relief | Glenda Gray
Millions of lives could be saved if the world would only consider more innovative ways to help poorer nations tackle AMR. Drug-resistant infection, already one of the world’s biggest killers, is ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Dozens jailed in drug smuggling mega-trial: "Your honor, I played, I lost."
The multinational cocaine and cannabis trafficking enterprise was busted after investigators cracked encrypted messaging apps.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Anti-aging enthusiasts are turning to the drug rapamycin to help extend their lives—can it work? A longevity doctor weighs in
Longevity seekers are taking rapamycin in hopes of living longer. Here's what a health and longevity doctor has to say about the drug.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Biogen tops estimates, raises profit guidance as Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gains traction
Leqembi, along with rare disease and depression treatments, helped offset a year-over-year decline in revenue for the company's multiple sclerosis products.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Eli Lilly stock tumbles after drug giant misses estimates and slashes profit guidance
Skyrocketing demand for weight loss and diabetes drugs has forced Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, to invest billions to increase manufacturing capacity.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
This retirement expert saved her mom $1,200 on Medicare drugs — and she’s got advice for you, too
It took many frustrating years for Marcia Mantell to convince her mom to let her help.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Lilly’s Mounjaro, Zepbound drugs see strong demand. So why did sales disappoint?
Eli Lilly’s stock heads for biggest selloff in more than three years after sales of anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound came up well short of forecasts.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Merck tops earnings estimates on strong demand for Keytruda, new drugs even as HPV vaccine sales fall
The company saw strong sales from its top-selling cancer drug Keytruda, recently launched treatments and its animal health business.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Bristol Myers Squibb tops earnings estimates and hikes outlook, helped by Eliquis and new drugs
The pharmaceutical giant also raised its full-year revenue forecast to an increase of roughly 5%.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
EU Commission fines Teva $500M for trying to stop rival's multiple sclerosis drug
The European Commission has fined Israeli generic drugmaker Teva more than 460 million euros ($500 million) for improperly seeking to protect the patent for its multiple sclerosis drug and for ...World - ABC News - October 31
