The Latest Breaking News on Pharma

FDA proposes new system for approving customized drugs and therapies for rare diseases

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a system for approving customized drugs and medical treatments for patients with rare or hard-to-treat diseases

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Wegovy and Ozempic owner dealt blow as next-gen weight-loss drug is labelled ‘obsolete’

Novo Nordisk’s shares fall sharply after testing of CagriSema falls short of investors’ expectations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23

Warning as major shortage of painkiller used by millions could last until summer

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned the shortage could last until at least June

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Hims & Hers launches copy of Wegovy pill, prompting legal threats from drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy

The Independent UK · Feb 5

The new ‘blue pill’: Honey energy supplement under recall for having ED medicine mixed in

The affected ED drug may cause heart issues, blood pressure changes, dizziness and headaches, particularly in people with health conditions or taking certain medications

The Independent UK · Feb 5

GSK, take two: the bullish tone at the top is finally more convincing

New boss Luke Miels knows perils of overpromising but there is growing sense pharma firm is closer to filling potential

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4

Wegovy and Ozempic maker forecasts sharp drop in revenue for 2026

Novo Nordisk share price plunges after blaming lower US drug prices, patent protection issues and rising competition

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4

AstraZeneca to invest £11bn in China after rowing back on UK expansion

Keir Starmer says the move, announced during his trip to Beijing, will help support thousands of British jobs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine products

Shares of Altria dipped Thursday after the tobacco giant reported flat earnings due to declining cigarettes sales and challenging competition for newer products, including flavored nicotine pouches

The Independent UK · Jan 29

NovaDerm and Solidaris Capital: How Selective Narratives Obscure Regulatory Evasion and Charitable Tax Misuse

Solidaris markets itself as a socially responsible investment platform promising large deductions, but public records and whistleblower reports reveal significant operational discrepancies.

International Business Times · Jan 27