"Drug manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies, and insurance companies are just some of the entities that should be involved in finding a true market solution" to drug pricing," writes Dr. Kathleen Iacocca, professor at Villanova University School of Business. "The industry has to change itself to avoid Washington interference and all of those impacted need to be equally involved." Read More »

PharmaMar has obtained a trademark for its commercial formulation of PM 1183 (lurbinectedin) — developed for the treatment of ovarian and lung cancers — from European and U.S. authorities, the company announced recently from Madrid, Spain headquarters. Read More »

Adapt Pharma recently acknowledged the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's new guidance rules for first responders related to the hazards of fentanyl exposure. Read More »

Portola Pharmaceuticals recently announced that its Bevyxxa drug was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating adult patients hospitalized for an acute medical illness who are at risk for thromboembolic complication. Read More »

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, a company operating in the sports nutrition industry, has acquired Top Secret Nutrition, a developer of scientifically advanced, safely sourced, high quality and effective nutritional supplements. Read More »

The U.S. Patent Office published Citius Pharmaceuticals' patent application for enhanced stability of antimicrobial solutions for locking central venous catheters. Read More »

Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently announced that its New Drug Application (NDA) for the use of Tavalisse in treating chronic or persistent immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) has been filed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More »

Population health management logistics just became easier for collective clients of two health-care administrative providers with MatrixCare’s acquisition of electronic health record (EHR) firm SigmaCare in the metropolitan New York area. Read More »

PharmaMar will present clinical data from Phase I and II studies examining Zepsyre’s effect on pediatric cancers and hematological disorders to the Pediatric Oncology Subcommittee of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »

Immune Pharmaceuticals is enrolling patients in a Phase I and II clinical trial that will determine the safety and efficacy levels of Ceplene as a treatment for Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia. Read More »

ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently made its U.S. launch of Diphenoxylate HCl and Atropine Sulfate Tablet to treat diarrhea. Read More »

One in four Americans taking certain prescribed medicines say they would stop taking them immediately—without consulting their doctor—after seeing ads promoting lawsuits against the drugs’ manufacturers, according to a new national survey released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR). Read More »

Imaging3 Inc. has hired Intertek Inc. to oversee hazard analytics and U.S. Federal Drug Administration guidance protocols during the submission of the company’s Dominion VI imaging device with patented SmartScan 3D technology. Read More »

Seattle Genetics Inc. has submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration using data from its recent Phase 3 Alcanza trial and two Phase 2 investigator-sponsored trials of Adcetris. Read More »

With its identity coined by the founding optometrist’s own child, RevolutionEYES’ “Little Eyes” recently opened in Carmel, Indiana, launching a pediatric eye care clinic caring for youngsters between 6 months and 13 years old. Read More »

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co. has been granted Fast Track Designation for its product candidate Trigriluzole by the FDA. Read More »

Churchill Pharmaceuticals has expanded its Commercial Leadership Team. Read More »

Addressing a recently reported nationwide antacid scarcity, QuVa Pharma Inc. — specializing in critical drug shortage products — has rallied with supplies of its own pharmaceutical quality sodium bicarbonate formulation at the ready for U.S. hospital distribution. Read More »

To combat certain types of influenza, Lannett Co. Inc. can now market its Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules USP in 100 mg. dose form following Food and Drug Administration approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application. Read More »

Philadelphia-based Lannett Company Inc. recently obtained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its generic formulation of niacin in extended-release form, with the product available in both 500-mg and 1000-mg tablet doses. Read More »