Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals encompass the research, development and manufacturing of drugs for disease treatment and prevention by applying chemistry, pharmacology and medical science. Effective medications and therapies are critical to enhancing patient health outcomes. These medications continue to improve based on growing knowledge of biochemical processes and drug interactions.
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27 Jun 2025
ACIP votes to remove thimerosal from flu vaccines
The CDC's newly restructured Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) votes to recommend against flu vaccines containing thimerosal. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2025
Novo Nordisk ends Hims & Hers partnership over GLP-1 safety concerns
Wegovy maker ended its month-old telehealth partnership with Hims & Hers over alleged deceptive marketing of compounded GLP-1 drugs from overseas suppliers, citing safety risks. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2020
Walmart Acquires Pharmacy Management Capabilities from CareZone
The pharmacy management app will allow Walmart to enhance its digital health and wellness capabilities by helping patients easily manage medicine and chronic illnesses. Continue Reading
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27 May 2020
COVID-19 May Negatively Impact the Biopharmaceutical Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic will cause some biopharmaceutical companies to emerge weaker, dealing with delays in new product launches and with fewer resources to invest in R&D. Continue Reading
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20 May 2020
White House Unveils Plans to Advance COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Dubbed Operation Warp Speed, the program will focus on accelerating development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Pharma Sector Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a spate of cyberattacks on the health and pharma sectors. Employing cybersecurity best practices will prove crucial to protecting these valuable systems. Continue Reading
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12 May 2020
Apple Awards $10M to Give Hospitals COVID-19 Testing Kits
The fund will allow COPAN Diagnostics to rapidly accelerate its COVID-19 testing kit supply for hospitals across the US, which have been vital during the pandemic. Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2020
BARDA Director Rick Bright Leaves Agency Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
HHS replaces Rick Bright, director of BARDA since 2016, moving him to a new public-private partnership under NIH that will oversee COVID-19 testing platforms. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2020
CRISPR Technology Detects COVID-19 From Respiratory RNA Extracts
New CRISPR- technology detects COVID-19 from respiratory RNA extracts, enabling point-of-care testing outside of the clinical diagnostic laboratory. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2020
Sage Reduces its Workforce by Over 50% Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The workforce reduction will result in an annual savings of $170 million and allow the company to focus on other vital areas to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2020
GSK, Vir Use CRISPR, Artificial Intelligence to Find COVID-19 Cure
GSK is partnering with Vir Biotechnology to use CRISPR and artificial intelligence to identify anti-viral compounds that can treat coronaviruses, including COVID-19. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2020
FDA Approves Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Chronic Insomnia
Pear Therapeutics receives FDA support for its prescription digital therapeutic that delivers digital cognitive behavioral therapy to chronic insomnia patients. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2020
Graphics Processing Units Tech to Accelerate COVID-19 Sequencing
Genome-sequencing software company, NVIDIA, will is sharing graphics processing units technology with researchers to speed up the process of COVID-19 sequencing. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2020
FDA Approves Roche’s Biomarker Test for At-Risk HPV Infections
The FDA recently approved Roche’s biomarker test, CINtec PLUS Cytology, to simplify decision making and ensure at-risk women receive vital health information. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2020
MassBio, Bayer Launch Center for Startups in the Biotech Space
The Center will hold sessions for biotech and digital startups to focus on important areas of the regulatory process, hold lectures, open dialogue, and network. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2020
Phase 1 Clinical Trial for Coronavirus Vaccine Begins in Seattle
This is the first clinical trial that will test an investigational coronavirus vaccine on human study participants. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2020
Pharmacy Benefit Managers Prepared to Tackle COVID-19
PCMA issued a letter to the Trump Administration affirming that pharmacy benefit managers are ready to address COVID-19 through various collaborative efforts. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2020
What the New Coronavirus Means for the Pharmaceutical Industry
The emergence of the novel coronavirus strain, COVID-19, has left the pharmaceutical industry questioning its preparedness for potential pandemics and scrambling for a vaccine. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2020
Machine Learning Moves the Needle on Personalized Antidepressants
NIMH-funded research suggests a machine learning algorithm can discern the resting-state electroencephalography of participants who fared well on the antidepressant sertraline. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2020
Illinois Caps Out-of-Pocket Costs for Insulin at $100 for Insured
Illinois signed a Senate bill into law on January 24 that caped out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $100 for a 30-day supply, marking a new trend for states. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2020
Insys’ John Kapoor Sentenced to 66 Months for Opioid Scheme
The US Department of Justice announced that Insys Therapeutics founder and former CEO, John Kapoor, was sentenced to 66 months over an opioid kickback case. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2020
National Diabetes Prevention Program Expands to Pharmacies
The American Pharmacists Association Foundation announced the expansion of its CDC partnership, leveraging pharmacies to help prevent type 2 diabetes in underserved areas. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2020
GAO Backs Machine Learning in Drug Development
Removing barriers to the use of machine learning for drug development should increase efficiency and enable access to medicines. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2020
Eli Lilly Snags $470M for NC Drug Manufacturing Plant
With a $470 million grant, Eli Lilly will open its first manufacturing facility in North Carolina. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
FDA Taps Google Cloud for Real World Evidence Use
The agency is making its open-source MyStudies platform available on Google Cloud, which should increase the availability of real-world evidence. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
Definitive Healthcare Acquires PatientFinder, Eyes Life Sciences
The addition of PatientFinder analytics will speed the identification of patient cohorts to improve product development in the life sciences. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2019
Top 5 Life Sciences Companies by Pharmaceutical Sales
A diverse portfolio of drugs is enabling leading life sciences companies to generate tens of billions in revenue. Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2019
250K Docs Using Drug Price Transparency Tools, Benefits Checkers
Drug price transparency tools help address high patient costs, medication adherence, and care access. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2019
Data Analytics Key in 2020 Pharmaceutical Industry Predictions
The future of healthcare is increasingly digital, and the pharmaceutical industry is no exception. Continue Reading