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What's a fair price for a prescription drug? Medicare's about to weigh in

Medicare soon will start something it hasn't done in its 58-year history: Negotiate on drug prices. On Sept. 1, Medicare will target the first 10 drugs for price negotiations.

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Top 3 Pharma Stocks You Can’t Miss out On

The ever-transforming pharmaceuticals sector is ready to seize the opportunity to address the growing demand for healthcare across the globe. Therefore, adding these three quality pharma stocks, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY), to your portfolio could prove to be beneficial. Read…

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Court says OxyContin maker's bankruptcy and protections for Sackler family members can move ahead

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma can start its transformation under a bankruptcy agreement that allows the members of the wealthy Sackler family who own the company to avoid civil lawsuits over the opioid crisis, a court has ruled

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Is AbbVie (ABBV) a Better Stock to Buy Than Pfizer (PFE)?

Due to the emergence of new technologies and the introduction of generic medicines, the pharma industry seems well-positioned to witness growth. While pharma stocks should benefit from the industry tailwinds, let us analyze whether AbbVie (ABBV) is a better buy than Pfizer (PFE).

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Nigel Farage says NatWest management ‘should go’ after CEO Rose admits discussing his bank account with BBC – as it happened

Dame Alison Rose admitted to serious error in discussing Nigel Farage’s relationship with Coutts with a BBC journalist.

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Explained | Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?

J&J's patent on bedaquiline expired, allowing generic manufacturers to supply the drug. J&J has filed secondary patents. Prices are expected to reduce 3-6x, but some countries are excluded from the deal, raising concerns.

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Tornado damage to Pfizer plant unlikely to cause major drug supply shortages, FDA says

A tornado that tore through eastern North Carolina and struck a large Pfizer pharmaceutical plant has damaged its drug storage facility but not its medicine production areas

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Abbott’s COVID-19 test sales dive by nearly 90%

Abbott Laboratories’ sales of COVID-19 tests fell by a whopping 89% during the second quarter of this year compared with the same time last year — a drop that comes as the world attempts to move on from the pandemic.

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Are These 3 Medical Stocks a Safe Investment?

The future of the medical devices and equipment industry looks buoyant, given rising chronic conditions and the adoption of advanced technology. Given this backdrop, would it be prudent for investors to buy medical stocks, Terumo Corporation (TRUMY), Haemonetics Corp. (HAE), and MiMedx Group (MDXG)? Read more to find out….

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Tornado damage to Pfizer plant will probably create long-term shortages of some drugs hospitals need

U.S. hospital drug supplies may be strained further after a tornado ripped open the roof of a Pfizer factory this week

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Revolving Door: DEA’s No.2 quits amid reports of previous consulting work for Big Pharma

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s second-in-command has quietly stepped down amid reporting by The Associated Press that he previously consulted for a pharmaceutical distributor sanctioned for a deluge of suspicious painkiller shipments and did similar work for the drugmaker that became the face of the opioid epidemic: Purdue Pharma

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Medical device industry asks Health Ministry to reconsider new regulatory Bill

The new Bill, to regulate drugs and medical devices, was formulated without input from major stakeholders, device manufacturers claim. They also want a separate law for regulation of their industry.

The Hindu

MSF calls again on J&J to withdraw or abandon extended patents on lifesaving TB drug as main patent expires in India

MSF reiterated its call for Johnson & Johnson to publicly announce that it will not enforce any ‘secondary’ patents for bedaquiline in any country with a high burden of TB, as J&J’s 20-year primary patent on bedaquiline expired on July 18.

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FDA issues recall for 348,616 Medtronic defibrillators over potential cardiac arrest risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued its most serious type of recall for 348,616 Medtronic defibrillators, saying they are at risk for delivering "a reduced-energy shock or not shock at all," which could lead to cardiac arrest for a patient.

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What you need to know about the drug price fight in those TV ads

In recent months ominous ads about prescription drugs have flooded the TV airwaves. Perhaps by design, it’s not always clear who’s sponsoring the ads or why.

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Pascal Soriot of AstraZeneca: ‘The climate crisis is a health crisis’

The man who led the drive to create a not-for-profit Covid vaccine is now focusing on the deaths caused by global heating and pollution

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Cheaper TB drugs for millions after global deal on patent rights agreed

Johnson & Johnson allows generic bedaquiline in 44 countries – but concerns remain about ‘stopgap’ solution

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2 "B" Rated Medical Stocks to Buy Today, 1 to Closely Watch

The medical industry is well-positioned for growth due to increased healthcare spending, an aging population, and the rise in lifestyle-related diseases. To that end, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong medical stocks Medifast (MED) and Zynex (ZYXI). On the other hand, Herbalife (HLF) could be added to one’s…

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GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

A biotech entrepreneur and Republican presidential hopeful says he'd consider Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah among several possible conservative candidates should he get to nominate someone to the U.S. Supreme Court

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GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Cruz, Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

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Over 1.44 lakh kg drugs to be destroyed in virtual presence of Shah on Monday

With the destruction of drugs on Monday, the total quantity of drugs destroyed in just one year will reach around 10 lakh kilograms.

The Independent UK

Johnson and Johnson shares licence for tuberculosis drug after novelist’s viral campaign

Disease kills millions each year even though it’s curable

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3 Top Biotech Stocks to Purchase Right Away

The ever-rising demand for quality healthcare is expected to benefit the biotech industry. Moreover, favorable government initiatives to boost domestic biotech research and production should boost the industry’s prospects. Therefore, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong biotech stocks Shionogi & Co. (SGIOY), Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD), and Entrada Therapeutics…

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Time to Capitalize on These 3 Hot Biotech Stocks

The biotech industry is well-positioned for growth thanks to rising demand for quality healthcare, the prevalence of chronic diseases, and the government’s push to boost domestic biotech production and research. To that end, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong biotech stocks Corcept Therapeutics (CORT), Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND), and…

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Panadol maker plans sweeping job cuts a year after being spun off from GSK

Exclusive: Consumer healthcare firm Haleon to cut hundreds of roles in UK and potentially thousands globally

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