Novartis agrees to sell its flu vaccine business to CSL of Australia for $275 million
Australian drugmaker CSL Ltd. said Monday it will buy Novartis' flu vaccine business for $275 million.
5 more Ebola vaccine candidates could be tested starting in March
The World Health Organization says millions of doses of two experimental Ebola vaccines could be ready in 2015 and five more experimental vaccines will start being tested in March.
Managed Care companies shares mixed at the close of trading
Shares of some top managed care companies were mixed at the close of trading: Aetna fell $.06 or .1 percent, to $78.69.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares up at the close of trading
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies were up at the close of trading: Baxter International Inc. rose $.73 or 1.1 percent, to $69.83.
Medical Devices companies shares up at the close of trading
Shares of some top medical devices companies were up at the close of trading: Allergan rose $.84 or .5 percent, to $184.21.
Health Care Equipment companies shares up at the close of trading
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were up at the close of trading: Becton, Dickinson & Co. rose $.73 or .6 percent, to $125.73.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are up at 1 p.m.: Baxter International Inc. rose $.64 or .9 percent, to $69.74.
Health Care Equipment companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top health care equipment companies are up at 1 p.m.: Becton, Dickinson & Co. rose $.54 or .4 percent, to $125.54.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares up at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are up at 10 a.m.: Baxter International Inc. rose $.67 or 1.0 percent, to $69.77.
Medical Devices companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top medical devices companies are up at 1 p.m.: Allergan rose $.52 or .3 percent, to $183.33.
Medical Devices companies shares up at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top medical devices companies are up at 10 a.m.: Allergan rose $1.67 or .9 percent, to $184.48.
Managed Care companies shares up at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top managed care companies are up at 10 a.m.: Aetna rose $.59 or .8 percent, to $78.68.
Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top health care equipment companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Becton, Dickinson & Co. rose $1.07 or .9 percent, to $124.79.
Biotechnology companies shares up at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top biotechnology companies are up at 10 a.m.: Amgen Inc. rose $3.58 or 2.5 percent, to $147.22.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at the close of trading
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies were mixed at the close of trading: Baxter International Inc. rose $.73 or 1.1 percent, to $69.10.
NPS Pharma says FDA extends review of its drug Natpara by 3 months; decision due Jan. 24
NPS Pharmaceuticals says the Food and Drug Administration won't make a decision on its drug Natpara on Friday and will extend its review by three months.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Baxter International Inc. rose $.72 or 1.1 percent, to $69.09.
Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top health care equipment companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Becton, Dickinson & Co. rose $1.25 or 1.0 percent, to $124.97.
What to know about the Dallas hospital caught in spotlight over 1st US-diagnosed Ebola case
Five things to know about Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, where the first U.S.-diagnosed Ebola patient died: EMERGENCY ROOM WEAKNESSES Presbyterian's emergency department failed to meet five national benchmarks of patient care, according to the hospital's most recent report to the federal government.
Managed Care companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top managed care companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Aetna rose $.25 or .3 percent, to $78.64.