#pharmaceuticals
#pharmaceuticals

Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says

Drug shortages in the UK are at a four-year high, largely attributed to Brexit-related supply chain issues.

fromRolling Stone

1 day ago

Republicans Want You to Pay More at the Pharmacy -- Or Die

Trump's proposed pharmaceutical tariffs threaten to drastically increase medication costs, affecting millions of Americans who rely on prescription drugs.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Trade war with China to hit US healthcare

Tariffs on pharmaceuticals could significantly raise medication prices for US patients without exceptions in place.

Europe news

Europe's Pharma Industry Braces for Pain as Trump Tariff Threat Looms

Potential tariffs on pharmaceuticals may significantly impact drug availability and pricing in the U.S.

3 days ago

UK news

NHS could offer weight-loss jabs at pharmacies for 9.90 prescription price'

Access to weight loss medication through pharmacies could improve health outcomes for millions of Britons.

fromNatural Health News

'Food is Medicine': The (Intentionally) Missing Prescription in Healthcare

Healthcare providers should embrace the 'Food is Medicine' movement as Americans demand nutrition guidance over pharmaceuticals.

UK news

Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says

Drug shortages in the UK are at a four-year high, largely attributed to Brexit-related supply chain issues.

fromRolling Stone

1 day ago

Republicans Want You to Pay More at the Pharmacy -- Or Die

Trump's proposed pharmaceutical tariffs threaten to drastically increase medication costs, affecting millions of Americans who rely on prescription drugs.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Trade war with China to hit US healthcare

Tariffs on pharmaceuticals could significantly raise medication prices for US patients without exceptions in place.

Europe news

Europe's Pharma Industry Braces for Pain as Trump Tariff Threat Looms

Potential tariffs on pharmaceuticals may significantly impact drug availability and pricing in the U.S.

3 days ago

UK news

NHS could offer weight-loss jabs at pharmacies for 9.90 prescription price'

Access to weight loss medication through pharmacies could improve health outcomes for millions of Britons.

more#healthcare

#tariffs

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Trump floats 25% auto, drug, chip tariffs, upping trade threats

Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports like automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, expanding his trade war by targeting multiple sectors.

fromTruthout

Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals May Be the Next Front in Trump's War on Public Health

Trump's proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals could lead to higher costs and shortages of medications for U.S. patients.

fromwww.dw.com

Germany news

US remains by far the top market for German exports DW 04/14/2025

The US is Germany's largest export market, accounting for about 10.4% of its total exports in 2024.

European startups

Swiss drugmaker Roche to invest $50bn in US in effort to dodge Trump tariffs

Roche invests $50bn in US manufacturing to create jobs and counter potential tariffs.

fromwww.bbc.com

Europe news

Trump threatens to end pharmaceuticals tariff exemption

Trump plans to announce major tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, threatening decades of low-cost global medicine trade.

5 days ago

European startups

Pfizer's CEO said the company could make 'tremendous investments' in the US if Trump's tariffs go away

Tariff uncertainty is limiting Pfizer's investment potential in R&D and manufacturing in the US.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Trump floats 25% auto, drug, chip tariffs, upping trade threats

Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports like automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, expanding his trade war by targeting multiple sectors.

fromTruthout

Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals May Be the Next Front in Trump's War on Public Health

Trump's proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals could lead to higher costs and shortages of medications for U.S. patients.

fromwww.dw.com

Germany news

US remains by far the top market for German exports DW 04/14/2025

The US is Germany's largest export market, accounting for about 10.4% of its total exports in 2024.

European startups

Swiss drugmaker Roche to invest $50bn in US in effort to dodge Trump tariffs

Roche invests $50bn in US manufacturing to create jobs and counter potential tariffs.

fromwww.bbc.com

Europe news

Trump threatens to end pharmaceuticals tariff exemption

Trump plans to announce major tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, threatening decades of low-cost global medicine trade.

5 days ago

European startups

Pfizer's CEO said the company could make 'tremendous investments' in the US if Trump's tariffs go away

Tariff uncertainty is limiting Pfizer's investment potential in R&D and manufacturing in the US.

more#tariffs

#biotech

European startups

AstraZeneca to invest $2.5bn in drugs research and manfacturing in Beijing

AstraZeneca invests $2.5 billion in Beijing to bolster research, moving past recent controversies while collaborating with local biotech firms.

fromBoston.com

6 days ago

NYC startup

Pharma company announces it will lay off 83 Boston-area employees

Ono Pharma USA is laying off 83 employees, indicating a continuing trend of layoffs in the biotech sector.

European startups

AstraZeneca to invest $2.5bn in drugs research and manfacturing in Beijing

AstraZeneca invests $2.5 billion in Beijing to bolster research, moving past recent controversies while collaborating with local biotech firms.

fromBoston.com

6 days ago

NYC startup

Pharma company announces it will lay off 83 Boston-area employees

Ono Pharma USA is laying off 83 employees, indicating a continuing trend of layoffs in the biotech sector.

Millions of American kids have an ADHD diagnosis. Are they being treated effectively?

ADHD diagnoses have significantly risen, with concerns about the effectiveness and safety of medicating children.

Eli Lilly stock surges 15% after clinical trial of weight loss pill shows it works like Ozempic

Eli Lilly's orforglipron shows significant weight loss for Type 2 diabetes patients, potentially rivaling injectable medications.

Lilly's shares surged 15% following promising clinical trial results for orforglipron.

fromFuturism

NYC startup

Eli Lilly's New Weight Loss Drug May Have the Worst Name in Pharmaceutical History

Eli Lilly's new obesity and diabetes drug 'orforglipron' faces challenges due to its complicated name.

Wearables

fromNew York Post

Eli Lilly stock surges 15% after clinical trial of weight loss pill shows it works like Ozempic

Eli Lilly's orforglipron shows significant weight loss for Type 2 diabetes patients, potentially rivaling injectable medications.

Lilly's shares surged 15% following promising clinical trial results for orforglipron.

fromFuturism

NYC startup

Eli Lilly's New Weight Loss Drug May Have the Worst Name in Pharmaceutical History

Eli Lilly's new obesity and diabetes drug 'orforglipron' faces challenges due to its complicated name.

more#eli-lilly

#clinical-trials

UK news

NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds

Brexit is negatively impacting access to life-saving cancer drugs for UK patients.

Cancer

Clinical trials by the numbers

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, requiring urgent advancements in diagnosis and treatment to keep pace with the rising incidence.

Emerging biopharmaceutical companies are increasingly dominating the oncology clinical trial landscape, reflecting their growing importance in cancer research.

UK news

NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds

Brexit is negatively impacting access to life-saving cancer drugs for UK patients.

Cancer

Clinical trials by the numbers

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, requiring urgent advancements in diagnosis and treatment to keep pace with the rising incidence.

Emerging biopharmaceutical companies are increasingly dominating the oncology clinical trial landscape, reflecting their growing importance in cancer research.

Eli Lilly Sues 4 GLP-1 Telehealth Startups, Escalating War on Knockoff Drugs

FDA allowed compounding pharmacies a grace period to cease production post-drug shortage, but some continue to sell modified tirzepatide products.

#stock-market

Business

AbbVie (ABBV) Earnings Live: Why The Stock Is Up Big Today

AbbVie's fourth-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, driven by strong sales of Skyrizi and Rinvoq.

NYC startup

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (April 2025)

Pfizer's stock has declined significantly despite strong earnings and a high dividend yield.

The company anticipates revenue growth driven by new drug sales, especially in oncology.

Business

AbbVie (ABBV) Earnings Live: Why The Stock Is Up Big Today

AbbVie's fourth-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, driven by strong sales of Skyrizi and Rinvoq.

NYC startup

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (April 2025)

Pfizer's stock has declined significantly despite strong earnings and a high dividend yield.

The company anticipates revenue growth driven by new drug sales, especially in oncology.

Rare genetic disorder treated in womb for the first time

A child treated in the womb for spinal muscular atrophy shows no signs of the condition, marking a potential breakthrough in prenatal treatment.

fromNew York Post

New drug for Parkinson's shown to be effective in clinical trials: 'Very encouraged'

Tavapadon shows promise for Parkinson's by reducing symptoms more effectively and with fewer side effects than traditional treatments.

Medicine

Rare genetic disorder treated in womb for the first time

A child treated in the womb for spinal muscular atrophy shows no signs of the condition, marking a potential breakthrough in prenatal treatment.

fromNew York Post

New drug for Parkinson's shown to be effective in clinical trials: 'Very encouraged'

Tavapadon shows promise for Parkinson's by reducing symptoms more effectively and with fewer side effects than traditional treatments.

Telemedicine and Prescription Drugs

Telemedicine is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling remote consultations and faster medication delivery, reshaping patient expectations and the pharma business.

fromNatural Health News

Ancient kitchen secrets REVEALED: How garlic, ginger and green onions fight cancer and heart disease

Garlic, ginger, and green onions are potent natural ingredients with significant health benefits, validated by modern science.

Medicine

Combination of two cheap drugs could save lives after heart attack, study finds

Combining statins and ezetimibe could significantly reduce heart attack and stroke risks in patients.

#anime

SOMA, SF

Lazarus' Is a Dark and Kinetic Adventure

Lazarus explores a dystopian future where a miracle drug turns deadly, prompting a desperate search for the antidote.

fromInverse

4 weeks ago

LA Clippers

Shinichiro Watanabe's New Anime Isn't Groundbreaking, But It's Still Cool As Hell

Lazarus is a new anime by Shinichirō Watanabe that aims to combine excitement with a complex narrative.

The show features a revolutionary painkiller that hides a deadly secret, creating a race against time.

Intellectual property law

SOMA, SF

Lazarus' Is a Dark and Kinetic Adventure

Lazarus explores a dystopian future where a miracle drug turns deadly, prompting a desperate search for the antidote.

fromInverse

4 weeks ago

LA Clippers

Shinichiro Watanabe's New Anime Isn't Groundbreaking, But It's Still Cool As Hell

Lazarus is a new anime by Shinichirō Watanabe that aims to combine excitement with a complex narrative.

The show features a revolutionary painkiller that hides a deadly secret, creating a race against time.

more#anime

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property law

Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Bills Targeting Pharma Patents and Pricing

Congress is reviewing drug patent regulation legislation based on refuted data.

The Center for American Principles warns against bills influenced by misleading drug market data.

fromPatently-O

Tax Victory for Generic Drug Companies: Federal Circuit Affirms ANDA Litigation Expenses are Deductible

Generic pharmaceutical companies can now deduct legal expenses from patent litigation as ordinary business expenses.

Swiss-based InVirtuoLabs raises 2.85M to accelerate drug development with AI - Silicon Canals

InVirtuoLabs secures €2.85M funding to reduce drug development time and costs, enhancing accessibility to treatments.

Startup companies

This startup is using AI to give failed drugs a second chance. Check out the pitch deck it used to attract investors.

Ignota Labs leverages AI to revitalize failed drug candidates, increasing efficiency in the drug modification process and reducing costs significantly.

Venture

fromSilicon Canals

Swiss-based InVirtuoLabs raises 2.85M to accelerate drug development with AI - Silicon Canals

InVirtuoLabs secures €2.85M funding to reduce drug development time and costs, enhancing accessibility to treatments.

Startup companies

This startup is using AI to give failed drugs a second chance. Check out the pitch deck it used to attract investors.

Ignota Labs leverages AI to revitalize failed drug candidates, increasing efficiency in the drug modification process and reducing costs significantly.

The Nasdaq is Cratering But REGN, BIIB and CSGP Are Up Big Today

Market uncertainty has intensified recession risks, impacting growth and spending.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals shows positive trial results despite market downturn.

fromwww.npr.org

Consumers can buy Zepbound direct from the drugmaker if they'll pay out of pocket

Eli Lilly's Zepbound reaches 100,000 direct buyers monthly, showing a shift towards online drug sales despite insurance coverage limitations.

fromSlate Magazine

One of Their Top Executives Was Gunned Down in Manhattan. Five Months Later, the Industry Partied Seven Blocks Away. It Was a Revealing Night.

The 2025 PRWeek Healthcare Awards highlighted contrasting fortunes for major health companies amid industry turmoil.

fromNatural Health News

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Big Pharma and Big Ag: How They Control Your Health and Food

Chronic disease rates in America surged from 7.5% in the 1930s to 60% today, connected to the agricultural industry's practices.

Design

Paper-based prescription bottle can help heal both patients and the planet - Yanko Design

The first sustainable prescription pill bottle made from 100% recyclable paper is now available, offering an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottles.

fromTechCrunch

Miscellaneous

Founded by DeepMind alumnus, Latent Labs launches with $50M to make biology programmable | TechCrunch

Latent Labs is advancing AI to revolutionize protein design for biotech and pharmaceutical applications.

#astrazeneca

UK news

AstraZeneca investment deal didn't add up for UK taxpayer', says minister

AstraZeneca cancelled a £450 million investment in the UK due to financial disagreements with the government.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Miscellaneous

AstraZeneca reports 38% jump in pre-tax profits to $8.7bn

AstraZeneca's profits surged despite pulling back on investments due to unmet government support.

Miscellaneous

AstraZeneca: A strong pipeline is a big tailwind - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AstraZeneca aims for $80 billion in revenue by 2030, potentially exceeding $100 billion if growth continues.

UK news

AstraZeneca investment deal didn't add up for UK taxpayer', says minister

AstraZeneca cancelled a £450 million investment in the UK due to financial disagreements with the government.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Miscellaneous

AstraZeneca reports 38% jump in pre-tax profits to $8.7bn

AstraZeneca's profits surged despite pulling back on investments due to unmet government support.

Miscellaneous

AstraZeneca: A strong pipeline is a big tailwind - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AstraZeneca aims for $80 billion in revenue by 2030, potentially exceeding $100 billion if growth continues.

Novo Nordisk Annual Sales Jump on Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy

Novo Nordisk reported strong earnings in 2024 but expects slower sales growth in 2025 due to competition.

The company’s share price has fallen dramatically amid uncertainties in the obesity drug market.

OMG science

Daily briefing: Former NIH director Monica Bertagnolli talks Trump

Scratching an itch activates the immune response, potentially protecting against infections and revealing a satisfying sensation for humans.

fromtime.com