Take AstraZeneca’s warning seriously. The UK is missing out in life sciences Big pharma has choices about where to make new investments and, increasingly it seems, it is not choosing Britain The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023
Centene Corp. settles for $215 million on California Medicaid overbilling accusations More than 20 states are investigating or have investigated Centene’s Medicaid pharmacy billing. The company also has agreed to pay settlements to at least 16 other states, including Illinois and Indiana. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023
Shield Therapeutics revenues boosted by US sales of iron deficiency pills The pharmaceuticals firm recently joined forced with Pennsylvania-based Viatris to tackle the American market Birmingham Post · Feb 9, 2023
CVS buys Chicago-based Oak Street Health for $10.6B Oak Street Health runs primary care centers mostly for lower-to-middle income people with Medicare Advantage plans. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2023
Glasgow biopharmaceuticals firm hires new chief executive University spin-out takes on new leadership as it looks towards international growth Insider UK · Feb 8, 2023
1 Medical Stock to Get Bullish on Right Now Medical stock Zoetis (ZTS) has witnessed steady growth despite the market turbulence in the past few months. Moreover, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to soar further. So, considering its robust fundamentals, ZTS might be worth buying now. Keep reading. StockNews.com · Feb 7, 2023
Pfizer’s Susan Rienow: from Covid to fighting the ‘silent pandemic’ The pharma giant’s UK chief is adding the company’s voice to scientists’ warnings of the dangers of antibacterial resistance The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023
Nodus Oncology secures £2.4 million investment Edinburgh-based start-up will now be able to accelerate development of its life sciences technology Insider UK · Feb 7, 2023
Workers resume strike action as union admit dispute could drag on Unite chiefs say their members are determined to get 'what they are owed' in bonus payments row. Daily Record · Feb 6, 2023
Want to Get Richer in 2023? Try This Medical Stock Mckesson Corporation (MCK) delivered better-than-expected earnings for the last quarter and updated its outlook for fiscal 2023. Wall Street analysts expect the stock to rise more than 18% in the near term. Therefore, it could be wise to buy this medical stock now. Read more…. StockNews.com · Feb 6, 2023
Pharma giant tops new business gender equality index ‘Lead5050 Index provides a comprehensive snapshot of how well employers tackle the gender pay gap’ The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
ASX drug companies applaud TGA's psychedelic ruling Shares in Little Green Pharma and Emyria are up by more than 40 per cent as both announce plans to take advantage of Australia's "world-leading" drug decision. AAP · Feb 6, 2023
'Possibly contaminated' eye drops recalled after patient dies of bloodstream infection A total of 55 patients reported adverse effects after using EzriCare and Delsam Pharma's Artificial Tears, including eye infections, permanent loss of vision, and a death with a bloodstream infection Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023
‘Thanks Pfizer’: The weird world of shakes, health anxiety and illness online Eloise Hendy asks psychologists and doctors if the viral wave of vaccine-induced symptoms is real or faked or something else entirely The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2023
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 4, 2023 MDMA & Psilocybin Can Now Be Prescribed To Treat Certain Mental Health Conditions In Australia Australia in its progressive drug policy era????? Here for it.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023 Port Macquarie cleans up after ‘mini-cyclone’ – as it happened People in NSW town are being urged to stay away from downed power lines. This blog is now closed
Reuters · Feb 3, 2023 U.S. FDA says India-made eye drop linked to some infections, blindness and one death The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against using an eye drop made in India that has been linked to the outbreak of a drug-resistant bacteria leading to adverse events in at least 55 patients in the United States including infections, blindness and one death.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023 Medicare review: what changes can we expect to see - and what’s still missing? Health sector welcomes the broad vision of taskforce report, but worries it’s short on details, a timeline and money
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023 Australia to allow prescription of MDMA and psilocybin for treatment-resistant mental illnesses From July, authorised psychiatrists will be able to prescribe the drugs for post-traumatic stress disorder and severe depression
AAP · Feb 3, 2023 Restrictions flagged on bulk paracetamol sales An interim decision by the medicines regulator would prevent Australians from buying packs of up to 100 paracetamol tablets without speaking to a pharmacist.
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections
StockNews.com · Feb 2, 2023 3 Pharma Stocks to Buy in 2023 and Hold for Decades The pharmaceutical industry is well-positioned for significant growth in the near future, given the growing demand for medicines and increasing R&D activities. Given the industry's inelastic demand, fundamentally strong pharma stocks AstraZeneca (AZN), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), and GSK plc (GSK) might be solid long-term investments. Continue reading….
Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023 Texas biotech company, UT win $42 million patent case against Boston Scientific A small Dallas biotech company and the University of Texas took on big pharma and won.
The New Daily · Feb 2, 2023 Watch: NT alcohol restrictions report, Pharmacy prescribing Watch: The funeral for controversial Cardinal George Pell is underway. An urgent report into alcohol restrictions in Alice Springs is expected to
Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023 Merck COVID drug linked to new virus mutations, study says Merck & Co.’s COVID-19 pill is giving rise to new mutations of the virus in some patients, according to a study that underscores the risk of trying to intentionally alter the pathogen’s genetic code.