Ten-milligram tablets of Adderall, a commonly prescribed drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), manufactured by Shire Plc, continue to face a nationwide shortage that may worsen in the coming months. While some improvements have been made, many Americans still struggle to obtain their prescriptions for ADHD medications, which they rely on to stay focused …
Supplies for Lahaina fire victims are being gathered and delivered by a group of Hawaiians who frequently sail around the world together on a large catamaran. They are focusing their efforts on helping the neighborhoods in Lahaina. Robert Gauthier | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Amid a surge in unemployment claims following the devastating …
A collection of injector pens showcasing the Wegovy weight loss drug is featured in this photo illustration taken in Chicago, Illinois, on March 31, 2023. Image: Jim Vondruska | Reuters According to a late-stage clinical trial released on Friday, Wegovy, the popular weight loss drug from Novo Nordisk significantly reduced symptoms of a common type …
According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official, updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are expected to be available to the public in mid-September. This provides a more specific timeline than what was previously known. The vaccines still need approvals from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the CDC, …
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa Monaco are leading the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Fraud Enforcement Task Force at the Justice Department in Washington, U.S., on March 10, 2022. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters In a sweeping nationwide operation, federal law enforcement agencies have charged hundreds of individuals involved in Covid-19 fraud, …
A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a “Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine” sticker and a medical syringe in front of displayed Novavax logo in this illustration taken, October 30, 2020. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Novavax has announced that its latest Covid vaccine has demonstrated a robust immune response against the prevalent Eris variant and another …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new vaccine developed by Pfizer to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is the leading cause of hospitalization among babies in the U.S. Pfizer’s RSV shot is already available for older adults. This vaccine is the second treatment approved by the FDA …
Boxes of tablets produced by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images Teva Pharmaceuticals, a leading drugmaker, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to pay $225 million in criminal fines. The fines are related to allegations of price fixing involving three medications, including a generic cholesterol drug that …
Pharmacy retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Rite Aid have seen an increase in sales due to the demand for prescription weight loss drugs. However, analysts caution that these drugs are not highly profitable for retail pharmacies and can even result in margin challenges. Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic by Novo Nordisk, which are classified as …
Nikos Pekiaridis | Lightrocket | Getty Images The shares of companies developing Covid vaccines experienced an upward trend on Monday following the emergence of new variants of the virus in the U.S. and the upcoming release of updated shots in the fall. Novavax’s stock jumped by more than 13%, while Moderna’s stock rose over 9%. …