Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, as strong growth for prescription drugs overshadowed weaker contributions from its medical device and consumer products businesses. FULL STORY »
Asthma can usually be well controlled with drugs. But being able to afford prescription medications often requires top-notch insurance or plenty of disposable income, and time to hunt for bargains. FULL STORY »
Drugmaker Fresenius Kabi confirmed on Thursday that it took the extraordinary step of suspending shipments of a widely used drug to a U.S. distributor this year after 20 vials were mistakenly sent to the state of Missouri to be used in executions. FULL STORY »
A government fraud alert last spring warning of the “inherently suspect” nature of physician-owned surgical supply companies led to swift drop-off in business. Now one firm is suing HHS. FULL STORY »
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, the world's largest maker of generic drugs, plans to eliminate about 5,000 jobs as it accelerates cost reductions amid growing competition for the company's best-selling product. FULL STORY »
The hunt for cheaper prescription drugs long has led consumers to reach beyond U.S. borders, but under a Maine law set to take effect Wednesday, their search now will have the state's blessing. FULL STORY »
Texas officials on Monday refused to return lethal drugs they plan to use for an execution this week, despite a demand from the provider, which wanted to remain anonymous but has been thrust into a controversy over capital punishment. FULL STORY »
The government shutdown isn't stopping Food and Drug Administration advisory committee meetings scheduled this month, according to drug and device manufacturers. FULL STORY »
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the legal views of the Obama administration in a medical device manufacturer's appeal of a ruling that the company can be sued by a man who was left paralyzed after using one of its products. FULL STORY »
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