Senate clears first hurdle toward repeal of ACA
President Donald Trump said before winning the election that the Affordable Care Act was one of the top items to be eliminated when he took office. Read More »
Amegen secures major victory in patent infringement case
Biopharmaceutical company Amgen won a major victory in case involving the infringement of two patents held by the company. Read More »
Walgreens, Florida Hospital form coordinated care partnership
Florida Hospital and Walgreens have initiated a retail health clinic and pharmacy collaboration to focus on delivering coordinated care and providing greater access to patients across the Tampa region. Read More »
Almost half of U.S. consumers blame drug companies for high drug costs, according to new survey
A clear plurality (almost half) of American consumers blame drug makers for high drug costs, according to a new Google Consumer Survey conducted for American Pharmacy News. Read More »
Johnson & Johnson purchases Swiss biopharm company
Johnson & Johnson has bought the controlling shares of Switzerland-based Actelion, with an immediate finalization of the transaction. Read More »
Diabetes-related kidney failure rate drops drastically among Native Americans
The rate of kidney failure related to diabetes among Native American adults dropped more than 50 percent between 1996 and 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported recently. Read More »
Narcan nasal application receives FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given approval for the use of Narcan, an emergency treatment medication to counteract heroin overdoses, in a nasal spray form. Read More »
Exparel pain reliever receives major endorsement
DePuy Synthes and Pacira Pharmaceuticals have entered into a partnership to promote pain reliever Exparel. Read More »
Linzess for constipation receives FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Linzess, a treatment for people suffering with chronic idiopathic constipation. Read More »
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