Medicine By Marc Lallanilla Published Dec. 1, 2023, 12:47 p.m. ET When you peruse the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore, you’ll encounter an overwhelming variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays, and potions. But do any of them really work? This is a valid question, especially in light of the September announcement from the Food and …
Pfizer Abandons Twice-Daily Weight Loss Pill After Trial Results Pfizer announced on Friday that it would discontinue developing the twice-daily version of its experimental weight loss pill. The decision followed a mid-stage clinical study that showed obese patients taking the drug experienced weight loss but grappled with intolerable side effects. This move has set back …
Vaccination rates for the Covid shot are slowing. Experts and vaccine makers believe that the rates for U.S. Covid shots in 2024 and beyond will likely resemble those seen in 2023. They are uncertain whether vaccination rates will increase in the future and what would prompt more people to be vaccinated. A sluggish uptake of …
Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug, Wegovy, has been hailed for its milestone findings in a landmark cardiovascular trial that demonstrates its ability to reduce the risk of heart attacks. The trial, called Select, showcased how Wegovy not only leads to weight loss but also significantly reduces the likelihood of major heart problems such as heart attacks, …
Organizers of a recent retail pharmacy walkout are launching a nationwide effort to unite employees, creating a potential push towards the widespread unionization of thousands of pharmacists and technicians in the United States. A new union partnership with IAM Healthcare aims to support employees in organizing to combat what’s been labeled as dangerous work conditions …
Paxlovid, Pfizer’s antiviral medication for treating the coronavirus disease, is showcased in this photograph taken on October 7, 2022. Wolfgang Rattay | Reuters Pfizer has announced that the price of a five-day course of its Covid antiviral drug, Paxlovid, will be set at $1,390 once it enters the commercial market later this year. The Wall …
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday reported adjusted earnings and revenue that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, while raising full-year guidance due to strong sales in the pharmaceutical and medical devices businesses. This marks J&J’s first quarterly report since the completion of its separation from consumer health spinoff Kenvue in August, which is the largest reorganization in …
Walgreens Pharmacy Staff Organizing Nationwide Walkout Walgreens Pharmacy Staff Organizing Nationwide Walkout March 09, 2023 A woman walks near a Walgreens pharmacy on March 09, 2023 in New York City. Pharmacy staff from Walgreens are laying the groundwork for a nationwide walkout and multiple rallies at the end of October to protest unsatisfactory working conditions, …
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla spoke at a press conference held at the Pfizer facility in Puurs, Belgium. The conference was held after a visit to oversee the production of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. The CEO addressed the company’s reduced earnings and revenue guidance, attributing the decline to the decrease in demand for its Covid products. …
A doctor vaccinates an infant against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in a treatment room of her pediatric practice. Swen Pförtner | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Two new immunizations promise to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus – if people can find them. Providers are scrambling to offer Pfizer’s Abrysvo vaccine, to pregnant patients and …