July 13, 2016 Lower-cost biotech drug gets thumbs up from FDA panel The second-biggest selling drug in the world could get some cheaper competition in the U.S., after a federal panel endorsed an alternative version of the pricey medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.
July 12, 2016 FDA approves new drug to relieve dry eyes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Shire Plc's lifitegrast eye drops for treating signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, allowing the company to bring to market its most important pipeline medicine.
July 12, 2016 Sage Therapeutics' postpartum depression drug succeeds in study Sage Therapeutics Inc said its experimental drug to treat severe postpartum depression met the main goal of alleviating symptoms more than a placebo in a mid-stage study.
July 12, 2016 Over-the-counter devices help chronic stuffy noses Over-the-counter (OTC) nasal strips or clips often relieve chronic nasal stuffiness, according to a new report.
July 12, 2016 Is medical marijuana replacing other prescription drugs? The legalization of medical marijuana in an increasing number of U.S.
July 12, 2016 Common medications can make heart failure worse Many prescribed medications, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products can cause or worsen heart failure, so it's important for patients to tell doctors about everything they're taking.
July 11, 2016 Advocates hope shaming drugmakers discourages price spikes Frustrated by the rising cost of prescription drugs, California health advocates hope sunlight and a dose of shame will discourage drugmakers from raising their prices too quickly or introducing new medications at prices that break the bank.
July 8, 2016 Soaring EpiPen prices leave those with serious allergies in a bind More and more people with severe allergies are foregoing life-saving EpiPens as prices skyrocket, Stat reports.
July 8, 2016 Prescription-drug monitoring saves lives, could save more State programs that monitor narcotic prescriptions help prevent 10 opioid-overdose deaths a day in the U.S., yet improvements could save another two people a day, a new study finds.
July 7, 2016 Study: Insurers' spending on costly meds soared from 2003-14 The latest study of medicine prices finds U.S. insurers' spending on expensive prescription drugs nearly quadrupled from 2003 through 2014, when the number of such prescriptions filled tripled.
