Sanofi takes another big hit as it halts work on breast cancer medication, amcenestrant
French healthcare company Sanofi has decided to halt work on its once praised breast cancer medication amcenestrant after a second failed clinical trial.
Pharmacies ordered to pay $650.6M to Ohio counties in opioid case
Federal judge orders CVS, Walmart and Walgreens to pay $650.6 million to Lake and Trumbull counties in Ohio after jury concludes the pharmacy chains over-supplied pain pills.
Percocet maker Endo International files for bankruptcy
Oxycodone maker Endo International files for bankruptcy and will put itself up for sale.
Home Run Inn recalls frozen pizza for possibly containing metal pieces
Over 13,000 pounds of frozen pizza from Home Run Inn has been recalled over concerns that it may be contaminated with metal pieces, according to health officials.
King's Hawaiian recalls several products over bacteria concerns
King’s Hawaiian is recalling products that include an ingredient supplied by Lyons Magnus, which issued a recall for its drink products due to possible microbial contamination.
Big pharma sick as the US moves to negotiate drug prices
After a record-breaking year of lobbying, Big Pharma walks away empty-handed as the Senate passes a bill allowing the U.S. government to negotiate drug prices.
Oatly, Stumptown maker Lyons Magnus adds over 30 products to ongoing recall
Lyons Magnus has added over 30 products to its recall which was issued last month due to concerns of over possible microbial contamination, according to the FDA.
Listeria outbreak tied to Florida ice cream maker sickens 25
A listeria outbreak tied to Big Olaf ice cream products has sickened 25 people in 11 states. Most of those people have been hospitalized and one person has died.
CVS plans to make a move into primary care by end of 2022
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch said Wednesday the pharmacy chain plans to take action to acquire or merge with a primary care firm by the end of the year.
Colleges scale back COVID precautions for fall, saying pandemic phase over
Colleges across the country are scaling back their COVID-19 measures, including dropping mask mandates and testing requirements, as the start of fall term nears.
Chips bill won’t help American-made businesses for ‘years to come’: Tech CEO
Hologic CEO Stephen MacMillan says implications from the proposed microchips bill won't impact tech companies "for years to come," but could eventually streamline the supply chain.
Miami-based cruise line drops COVID testing requirement as travel surges
Crusie line Azamara is no longer requiring travelers to take a coronavirus test before boarding its ships except at ports where it's still required due to country regulations.
Family Dollar recalls over 400 products that were improperly stored
Family Dollar issued another recall for hundreds of products that were accidentally shipped to stores from early May through June 10, according to a notice posted by the FDA.
Amazon to acquire One Medical for about $3.9B
Amazon inked a deal to acquire the San Francisco-based primary care provider One Medical for $18 per share. The transaction is valued at $3.9 billion.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults endorsed by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a committee's recommendation that the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine be used as a primary series option for adults.
Daily Harvest identifies ingredient that might have caused hundreds to get sick
Daily Harvest announced Tuesday – more than a month after recalling its French Lentil + Leek Crumbles product – that it found the ingredient that might have caused many people to get sick.
Recall: Blueberries may have elevated levels of lead
Natierra blueberries distributed through retailers and online stores in the U.S. are being voluntarily recalled due to high lead levels.
GE unveils new company brand names ahead of historic split
Following the planned spinoffs, GE Aerospace will own the company's trademark and provide long-term licenses to the other companies.
Florida company recalls all ice cream products amid deadly listeria outbreak
Big Olaf recalled all of its ice cream products while federal and state officals investigate an outbreak of listeria that has killed one person and hospitalized 22 others.
Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
A pet food company is recalling several dog treats that were shipped nationwide after product samples tested positive for salmonella, which could be harmful to animals and people.