Narcan nasal spray is available for over-the-counter purchase in US: ‘Lifesaving drug’
Narcan (naloxone) is now available for purchase over the counter (OTC), without a prescription, in all U.S. states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Here are details.
Federal appeals court revives lawsuit saying FDA overstepped on anti-ivermectin messaging
A federal appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration for advocating against Ivermectin use can proceed.
Pot stocks rally after health officials ask DEA to reclassify marijuana as lower-risk drug
Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine reportedly requested in a letter to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram that marijuana be downgraded to a schedule III substance.
What the 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations currently cost
President Biden announced the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs his administration has selected for price negotiation, including blood thinner Eliquis and Jardiance, a diabetes medication.
CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Businesses setting up 'booby traps' for protection
In Kensington's open-air drug market, some businesses struggle to entice prospective customers as drug users loiter or pass out on their front stoops.
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy faces supply constraints as demand surges
Novo Nordisk said lower-dose strengths of Wegovy will be limited as it tries to ramp up production to meet the surge in demand for the weight loss drug.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal protecting Sackler family from lawsuits
The Supreme Court on Aug. 10, 2023, temporarily blocked a bankruptcy deal that would protect the Sackler family, who owns Purdue Pharma, manufacturer of Oxycontin, from lawsuits.
Novo Nordisk weight loss drug Wegovy cuts heart disease risk by 20%, trial shows
Novo Nordisk said the results of a late-stage drug trial showed weight loss drug Wegovy also can cut the risk of heart disease in certain patients.
Eli Lilly diabetes medication drives nearly $1 billion in sales as demand persists
Eli Lilly reported strong second quarter sales Tuesday in large part because of the demand for its diabetes treatment Mounjaro. The drug might also be game-changer for obesity.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi could roll out to certain US health care systems in next few months
Health care systems around the U.S. are planning to start rolling out Alzheimer's drug Leqembi to qualifying patients. Some hospitals will start within the next month or two.
Squatters turn Pennsylvania homes into drug dens, set indoor campfire to cook canned ravioli
Officials in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, are working to demolish a handful of vacant homes that have been the site of squatting and drug use, according the local fire chief.
Ozempic, Mounjaro makers face ‘stomach paralysis’ lawsuit
A woman is suing Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, claiming they did not properly warn patients about certain side effects of Ozempic and Mounjaro medications that have surged in popularity.
Merck battles Biden’s drug price scheme: ‘Radical central-planning’ is ‘tantamount to extortion’
Merck & Co. is digging its heels in against the Biden administration in a lawsuit over the constitutionality of HHS' drug pricing program, asking the court to rule without a trial.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi: What to know
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An expert explains why this is a milestone in the treatment of the progressive disease.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multinational outbreak of fungal meningitis that has already killed four people.
TikTok users calling berberine 'nature's Ozempic' but is it?
TikTok users have been testing out berberine, which is an herbal supplement, that is gaining popularity for its alleged weight loss effects.
Suspected China-based fentanyl suppliers raking in tens of millions in crypto, analysis shows
China-based companies suspected of producing chemicals for illicit fentanyl manufacturing have received at least $38 million in cryptocurrency payments since 2018, Chainalysis says.
AI is already speeding up drug development and reducing animal testing
AI-driven technology developed by VeriSIM Life accelerates drug development and reduces the need for animal testing by analyzing pharmaceuticals before human trials.
Pfizer's diabetes pill shows similar weight loss results as Ozempic
Pfizer's oral diabetes drug could join the lineup of sought-after drugs tackling weight loss. A recent study showed promising weight loss results in those with Type 2 diabetes.
Positive marijuana tests following workplace accidents highest in 25 years
2022 marked the year that drug tests administered following workplace accidents showing positive results for marijuana reached the highest level in 25 years: Quest Diagnostics.