Nearly all hospital pharmacists say drug shortages are negatively impacting care; a third say impacts are 'critical'

, August 11, 2023
Pharma

As drug shortages near record levels in the United States, a new survey shows how widespread — and serious — the effects are.

SCOTUS pauses Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement

, August 11, 2023
Pharma

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Purdue Pharma's plan to emerge from bankruptcy that shielded the founding Sackler families from liability in the nation's opioid epidemic.

Novo Nordisk to buy Inversago Pharma for up to $1.1B

, August 10, 2023
Pharma

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk A/S agreed to buy Inversago Pharma, a maker of experimental obesity and diabetes treatments, for as much as $1.08 billion.

Opinion: Drugs like Wegovy could be revolutionary — if we can afford them

, August 10, 2023
Pharma

Like all drugs, these have side effects, including a searing, persistent pain in the wallet: They list for $1,000 to $1,300 a month.

Viewpoint: CalRx biosimilar insulin: CA's initiative to enter the insulin market

, August 8, 2023
Pharma

California's pending entry into the insulin market is a response to decades of consistent and steep price increases for insulin products.

Impact of new pill to treat postpartum depression will depend on price

, August 8, 2023
Pharma

The approval of the first-ever pill treating postpartum depression on Friday was hailed as a significant milestone, but it was quickly tempered by questions around how much the drug will cost.

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