Biotechnology
Swiss pharma giant Novartis posts better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales
An office building designed by Frank O. Gehry at the Novartis AG headquarters campus in Basel, Switzerland. Bloomberg | Getty Images Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Friday reported better-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter, but falling short of its own guidance over the full-year stretch. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 16% on a constant currency basis […]
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FDA approves Vertex’s non-opioid painkiller, first new kind of pain medicine in decades
A sign hangs in front of the world headquarters of Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston. Brian Snyder | Reuters The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ non-opioid painkiller pill, a new alternative for pain relief that comes without the risk of addiction. Vertex is now the first drugmaker in decades to gain U.S. […]
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RFK Jr. stumbles over basics of Medicare, Medicaid during Senate confirmation hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Trump’s nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., Jan. 30, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of […]
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We’re cutting our price target on Danaher as frustration mounts after a messy quarter
Danaher shares are under pressure Wednesday as the Club holding’s fourth-quarter earnings results came in mixed and guidance disappointed. The company long known for its operational excellence is further testing our patience. Revenue for the three months ended Dec. 31 advanced 2% year over year on a reported basis, to $6.54 billion, outpacing the LSEG […]
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Watch live: RFK Jr. testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary
[The stream is slated to start at 10 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Robert F. Kennedy, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is testifying on Wednesday before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance […]
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FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic to treat chronic kidney disease in those with diabetes, expanding its use
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Novo Nordisk‘s Ozempic to treat chronic kidney disease in patients who also have Type 2 diabetes, expanding the use of the wildly popular injection in the U.S. The drug is already widely used and covered to treat Type 2 diabetes. The FDA’s decision means Ozempic can now […]
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Pharma is hopeful about Trump’s second term — here’s what to expect for drugmakers
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about prescription drug prices during an appearance in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 20, 2020. Carlos Barria | Reuters Pharmaceutical companies appear to be hopeful about their growth under a Trump administration, after former President Joe Biden took a hardline stance on […]
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Novo Nordisk shares pop 10% on early-stage weight loss drug trial results
A view of the logo of Novo Nordisk at the company’s office in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, March 8, 2024. Tom Little | Reuters Shares of Novo Nordisk jumped Friday after the Danish pharmaceutical giant reported positive early-stage results for its once weekly amycretin obesity drug. The trial showed average weight reduction […]
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UnitedHealthcare taps company veteran Tim Noel as new CEO following Brian Thompson killing
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) health insurance company signage is displayed on an office building in Phoenix, Arizona on July 19, 2023. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images UnitedHealthcare on Thursday tapped company veteran Tim Noel as its new CEO following the targeted killing of its former top executive, Brian Thompson, in Manhattan in December. Noel […]
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FDA approves Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray for depression as standalone treatment
This photo provided by Janssen Global Services shows Spravato nasal spray. Janssen Global Services via AP The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Johnson & Johnson‘s nasal spray to be used alone in adults with a major depressive disorder that is difficult to treat, as sales of the drug grow. The spray, called Spravato, […]
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