3.6 million Medicare patients could get heart health coverage
More than 3 million people with Medicare could be eligible for coverage of Wegovy now that the blockbuster weight loss drug is also approved in the U.S. for heart health,…
Biogen (BIIB) earnings Q1 2024
A test tube is seen in front of displayed Biogen logo in this illustration taken on, December 1, 2021. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Biogen on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit that…
FDA approves Pfizer gene therapy Beqvez for treatment of hemophilia B
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that the agency approved Pfizer’s treatment for a rare genetic bleeding disorder, making it the company’s first gene therapy to win clearance…
CVS Omnicare pharmacy in Vegas is first to join new pharmacy union
A CVS Omnicare pharmacy in Las Vegas has become the first location to join a new national pharmacy union, a milestone for organizers trying to help thousands of U.S. pharmacy…
Walgreens launches cell, gene therapies in service expansion
A person rides past a Walgreens truck, owned by the Walgreens Boots Alliance, in Manhattan, New York City, on Nov. 26, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Walgreens on Thursday said…
Merck (MRK) earnings Q1 2024
The exterior view of the entrance to Merck headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey, on Feb. 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Merck on Thursday reported first-quarter revenue and adjusted…
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) earnings Q1 2024
The Bristol Myers Squibb research and development center at Cambridge Crossing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Dec. 27, 2023. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bristol Myers Squibb on Thursday…
Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.
The anti-diabetic medication “Ozempic” (semaglutide) made by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. Joel Saget | AFP | Getty Images The U.S. Senate has launched an investigation into the high price…
Biotech IPOs heated up, but haven’t fully recovered
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Weight loss drug patients spend less on restaurants, takeout: survey
A food delivery messenger carries a take out bag outside aSweetgreen in Manhattan on September 14, 2023. Jeenah Moon | The Washington Post | Getty Images A highly popular group…