CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Businesses setting up 'booby traps' for protection
In Kensington's open-air drug market, some businesses struggle to entice prospective customers as drug users loiter or pass out on their front stoops.
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy faces supply constraints as demand surges
Novo Nordisk said lower-dose strengths of Wegovy will be limited as it tries to ramp up production to meet the surge in demand for the weight loss drug.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal protecting Sackler family from lawsuits
The Supreme Court on Aug. 10, 2023, temporarily blocked a bankruptcy deal that would protect the Sackler family, who owns Purdue Pharma, manufacturer of Oxycontin, from lawsuits.
Novo Nordisk weight loss drug Wegovy cuts heart disease risk by 20%, trial shows
Novo Nordisk said the results of a late-stage drug trial showed weight loss drug Wegovy also can cut the risk of heart disease in certain patients.
Eli Lilly diabetes medication drives nearly $1 billion in sales as demand persists
Eli Lilly reported strong second quarter sales Tuesday in large part because of the demand for its diabetes treatment Mounjaro. The drug might also be game-changer for obesity.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi could roll out to certain US health care systems in next few months
Health care systems around the U.S. are planning to start rolling out Alzheimer's drug Leqembi to qualifying patients. Some hospitals will start within the next month or two.
Squatters turn Pennsylvania homes into drug dens, set indoor campfire to cook canned ravioli
Officials in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, are working to demolish a handful of vacant homes that have been the site of squatting and drug use, according the local fire chief.
Ozempic, Mounjaro makers face ‘stomach paralysis’ lawsuit
A woman is suing Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, claiming they did not properly warn patients about certain side effects of Ozempic and Mounjaro medications that have surged in popularity.
Merck battles Biden’s drug price scheme: ‘Radical central-planning’ is ‘tantamount to extortion’
Merck & Co. is digging its heels in against the Biden administration in a lawsuit over the constitutionality of HHS' drug pricing program, asking the court to rule without a trial.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi: What to know
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An expert explains why this is a milestone in the treatment of the progressive disease.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multinational outbreak of fungal meningitis that has already killed four people.
TikTok users calling berberine 'nature's Ozempic' but is it?
TikTok users have been testing out berberine, which is an herbal supplement, that is gaining popularity for its alleged weight loss effects.
Suspected China-based fentanyl suppliers raking in tens of millions in crypto, analysis shows
China-based companies suspected of producing chemicals for illicit fentanyl manufacturing have received at least $38 million in cryptocurrency payments since 2018, Chainalysis says.
AI is already speeding up drug development and reducing animal testing
AI-driven technology developed by VeriSIM Life accelerates drug development and reduces the need for animal testing by analyzing pharmaceuticals before human trials.
Pfizer's diabetes pill shows similar weight loss results as Ozempic
Pfizer's oral diabetes drug could join the lineup of sought-after drugs tackling weight loss. A recent study showed promising weight loss results in those with Type 2 diabetes.
Positive marijuana tests following workplace accidents highest in 25 years
2022 marked the year that drug tests administered following workplace accidents showing positive results for marijuana reached the highest level in 25 years: Quest Diagnostics.
Walgreens agrees to pay nearly $230 million for San Francisco opioid settlement
San Francisco said on Wednesday it reached a $230 million settlement with Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc over its role in the city’s opioid epidemic.
FDA considering approval of first over-the-counter birth control pill
The Food and Drug Administration is nearing its decision on whether to allow HRA Pharma to sell its Opill birth control pill in the U.S. without requiring a prescription.
Family Dollar recalls Advil stored outside of temperature requirements
Family Dollar issued another recall for several over-the-counter drug products after discovering they were not stored under proper conditions, according to a notice from the FDA.
Novo Nordisk cuts supply of certain Wegovy doses as it faces strong demand
Novo Nordisk will only be able to supply limited quantities of certain Wegovy dose strengths to U.S. retail pharmacies given the surge in demand for the product.