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Global Battle Rages for Dominance in Obesity Treatment Market
Businessle-figaroseeking-alpha4d ago2 sources

Global Battle Rages for Dominance in Obesity Treatment Market

A fierce global battle is underway among European, American, and Chinese pharmaceutical companies to dominate the obesity treatment market. Novo Nordisk CEO Doustdar believes that no single player will monopolize this rapidly growing sector.

Indian Pharma Companies Concerned Over Trump's Proposed Generic Drug Tariffs
PoliticsbloombergnzzTimes of India+1indian-express26d ago4 sources

Indian Pharma Companies Concerned Over Trump's Proposed Generic Drug Tariffs

Indian pharmaceutical companies are expressing significant concern and uncertainty following former President Donald Trump's proposal to impose tariffs, potentially up to 200%, on generic drug imports. This move could severely impact India's dominant position in the global generic drug market.

Supreme Court Rejects Pharma Challenges to Drug Pricing, Whistleblower Law
HealthAPReutersCNN+5The Independentrte-newsseeking-alphapunch-ngnl-times3mo ago8 sources

Supreme Court Rejects Pharma Challenges to Drug Pricing, Whistleblower Law

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected appeals from major pharmaceutical companies, including Eli Lilly, challenging both a Civil War-era whistleblower law related to Medicaid fraud and the Biden administration's Medicare drug price negotiation program. This decision upholds government efforts to control drug costs and combat fraud.

Indian Pharma Fuels Africa's Opioid and 'Zombie Drug' Crisis
HealthDawnBangkok Post3mo ago2 sources

Indian Pharma Fuels Africa's Opioid and 'Zombie Drug' Crisis

Indian pharmaceutical companies are reportedly fueling a severe opioid and 'zombie drug' addiction crisis across Africa, particularly in West Africa. This issue persists despite ongoing crackdowns aimed at curbing the illicit drug trade.

Argentina Develops Cheaper Biosimilar Cancer Drug
Healthbuenos-aires-herald3mo ago

Argentina Develops Cheaper Biosimilar Cancer Drug

Argentina has developed a more affordable biosimilar version of a leading cancer drug, a move attributed to strict patent regulations that are now being observed by pharmaceutical companies and states globally.

China investors energise Hong Kong biotech stocks. Is foreign money missing out?
BusinessSCMP5mo ago

China investors energise Hong Kong biotech stocks. Is foreign money missing out?

Mainland Chinese investors can now buy shares in more than a dozen newly added Hong Kong-listed biotech and pharmaceutical companies after a reshuffle of the Stock Connect southbound trading list took effect on Monday, reflecting the sector’s growing role on the international stage. Foreign capital, however, remained cautious, analysts said. “Mainland buyers have been the main force behind the latest healthcare rally. They tend to chase smaller-cap names where a tight free float makes it easi...

High Prescription Drug Costs in the US Examined
Businessmarketwatch4d ago

High Prescription Drug Costs in the US Examined

An analysis delves into the broken economics behind high prescription drug prices in the United States, arguing that medicine will remain unaffordable if pricing is solely determined by pharmaceutical companies.

AstraZeneca Shares Fall Amid Reports of Bristol Myers Squibb Merger Talks
BusinessReutersbloombergwsj+13FTThe Guardiantimes-ukcnbcfazmarketwatchThe Independentobservador+5 more14d ago16 sources

AstraZeneca Shares Fall Amid Reports of Bristol Myers Squibb Merger Talks

AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb are reportedly in talks regarding a potential $400 billion merger, which would create one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. Following these reports, AstraZeneca's shares experienced a significant drop.

Biotech Sector Sees Record M&A Activity
Healthcapital-bg22d ago

Biotech Sector Sees Record M&A Activity

Large pharmaceutical companies are acquiring biotechnology firms at an unprecedented rate, aiming to bolster their drug portfolios and utilize profits from successful products.

Top Pharmaceutical Companies Ranked for Longevity and Anti-Aging Investments
WorldYahoo1mo ago

Top Pharmaceutical Companies Ranked for Longevity and Anti-Aging Investments

Several pharmaceutical companies, including Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Novartis, are being highlighted as leading investment opportunities in the longevity and anti-aging sector. These companies are recognized for their potential in developing treatments and technologies aimed at extending lifespan and combating aging.

Geneticist Scott Lowe on Cancer Research Funding
HealthEL PAIS1mo ago

Geneticist Scott Lowe on Cancer Research Funding

Geneticist Scott Lowe emphasizes the need for government funding in science, acknowledging that while pharmaceutical companies contribute, their primary motivation is profit. He discusses advancements and challenges in cancer research.

Healthpublico3mo ago

Portuguese Drug Approval Process Faces Delays

A report reveals that pharmaceutical companies in Portugal take nine months to submit new medicines for evaluation, while Infarmed, the national health authority, takes an additional 11 months to decide on their funding, impacting access to new treatments.

Swiss Healthcare Providers Accused of Withholding Drug Discounts from Patients
Healthnzz5d ago

Swiss Healthcare Providers Accused of Withholding Drug Discounts from Patients

A report by financial control reveals that doctors, hospitals, and pharmacists in Switzerland are collecting 360 million Swiss francs in drug discounts from pharmaceutical companies, which should rightfully belong to patients or health insurers. This practice is still widely considered a minor offense within the industry.

Indian Drugmakers Rattled by Trump's Proposed 100% Levy on Generic Drugs; Portuguese Politics Discussed
Politicsobservador26d ago

Indian Drugmakers Rattled by Trump's Proposed 100% Levy on Generic Drugs; Portuguese Politics Discussed

Indian pharmaceutical companies are expressing significant concern and uncertainty following former President Donald Trump's proposal to impose tariffs, potentially up to 200%, on generic drug imports. Trump stated that non-patented drugmakers would have two years to move production to the U.S. or face a 100% import tariff, which would double a year later, severely impacting India's dominant position in the global generic drug market. Meanwhile, a Portuguese article discusses careerists in politics, using metaphors of bulls and horses to describe vitality, which is a separate topic.

Big Pharma Invests in Psychedelic-Based Medicines
Businesstvn2428d ago

Big Pharma Invests in Psychedelic-Based Medicines

Major pharmaceutical companies are investing in the development of drugs based on hallucinogenic substances, including toad venom and psychedelic mushrooms, with the Donald Trump administration reportedly giving the green light for these new medications.

House Committee Probes Pharmaceutical Companies Over China Drug Trials
WorldFox Newsseeking-alpha1mo ago2 sources

House Committee Probes Pharmaceutical Companies Over China Drug Trials

A House committee has launched an investigation into several pharmaceutical companies, including Eli Lilly, Bristol, Merck, and AbbVie, regarding their clinical trials in China, particularly those tied to military-linked hospitals and facilities in Xinjiang, citing biotech risks.

Czech Minister Warns New EU Directive Could Raise Drug Prices, Threaten Production
Businessaktualne-cz2mo ago

Czech Minister Warns New EU Directive Could Raise Drug Prices, Threaten Production

Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtěch has issued a warning that a proposed new EU directive, which would mandate pharmaceutical companies to financially contribute to wastewater treatment, could lead to increased drug prices. He also expressed concerns that this measure might pressure manufacturers to relocate drug production outside the European Union.

Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories Spread Online
Healthtvn24iefimerida3mo ago2 sources

Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories Spread Online

Conspiracy theories regarding the Hantavirus are rapidly spreading across the internet, linking the virus to various entities from pharmaceutical companies and The Simpsons to Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein. These theories are gaining traction despite a low number of actual infections.

Pharmaceutical Companies' Reputation Declines, Report Finds
Worldnaftemporiki3mo ago

Pharmaceutical Companies' Reputation Declines, Report Finds

A new global report by PatientViewTM, "Corporate Reputation of Pharmaceutical Products, 2025/2026," indicates a decline in the reputation of pharmaceutical companies, particularly those perceived as distant from patients during challenging times.

Analysts Evaluate Investment Potential of Healthcare Pharma Stocks
Healthglobe-and-mailYahoo3mo ago2 sources

Analysts Evaluate Investment Potential of Healthcare Pharma Stocks

Analysts are assessing the investment potential of several healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, including Eli Lilly, IGC Pharma, and 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals. They are providing insights and recommendations for investors considering these stocks.

US reshoring drive casts shadow over China’s contract drug makers: analyst
BusinessSCMP5mo ago

US reshoring drive casts shadow over China’s contract drug makers: analyst

Chinese contract drug makers – including WuXi AppTec, WuXi Biologics and WuXi XDC – face a less certain long-term revenue outlook as US pharmaceutical companies bring production in-house and reconfigure supply chains amid rising US-China tensions. While near-term earnings remained largely locked in, visibility beyond that was limited, according to Cui Cui, head of healthcare research for Asia at Jefferies. “Earnings visibility for 2026 and 2027 is still very strong – revenue momentum is large...

Página Um Director Acquitted of Defamation Charges
Politicsobservador5mo ago

Página Um Director Acquitted of Defamation Charges

The director of the newspaper Página Um has been acquitted of defamation charges, with the court deeming the accusation 'totally unfounded' in a case stemming from articles about alleged financial links between doctors and pharmaceutical companies during the Covid-19 pandemic.