specialized drugs

Elliott Takes Big Stake in Drugmaker Catalent

The activist is pushing for a shake-up of the contract drug manufacturer’s board. Source link

2 years ago

Elliott Takes Big Stake in Drugmaker Catalent

The activist is pushing for a shake-up of the contract drug manufacturer’s board. Source link

2 years ago

FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth-Control Pill

The Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth-control pill, significantly expanding access to contraception among women across the…

2 years ago

Investor Group Takes Aim at Antibiotics, Demanding Changes From Fast-Food Companies

Concern over the rise of drug-resistant superbugs is spreading beyond hospital wards and health clinics to the world’s major financial…

2 years ago

Obesity Drugs Won't Starve These Other Potential Blockbusters

Stocks of developers of fatty liver disease treatments had been on a tear until results from Eli Lilly’s medication were…

2 years ago

Mallinckrodt in Talks to Cut Opioid Settlement by Up to $1 Billion

Mallinckrodt, the financially troubled pharmaceutical company, is in discussions with a compensation trust for opioid victims as it seeks to…

2 years ago

FDA Approves Leqembi, Extending Alzheimer's Treatment to More Patients

Medicare enrollees can get the anti-amyloid treatment as a result of the agency’s full approval. Source link

2 years ago

Demand for Obesity Drugs Has Insurers Paying Close Attention

MarketsHeard on the StreetStrong sales of obesity-diabetes drugs known as GLP-1s could affect insurance companies’ financial results Source link

2 years ago

Moderna, Merck Show Progress Toward Cancer Vaccines

An mRNA shot helped prevent relapse in high-risk melanoma patients. Source link

2 years ago

UnitedHealth First-Quarter Earnings, Revenue Up as Company Added Members

BusinessEarningsCompany sees moderate health spending, but higher costs for drugs such as Ozempic Source link

2 years ago