October 9, 2023 Novavax ships millions of updated COVID-19 vaccine doses after FDA clearance Vaccine manufacturer Novavax Inc. has announced the shipment of millions of doses of its updated COVID-19 vaccines to distributors following approval from U.S. regulators.
October 5, 2023 Sanofi explores potential acquisition of cancer drugmaker Mirati Sanofi, the Paris-based pharmaceutical company, is reportedly considering the possibility of acquiring Mirati Therapeutics, a cancer drug manufacturer.
October 5, 2023 Conagra Brands considers adjusting snack portions amid rising use of weight-loss drugs Conagra Brands indicated that it might adjust the portion sizes of its snacks if the increasing use of weight-loss medications leads to changes in consumer eating habits.
October 5, 2023 US plans shift of Merck COVID treatment to commercial market The U.S. government plans to cease the distribution of free doses of Merck & Co's COVID-19 antiviral medication, molnupiravir, by the middle of next month.
October 4, 2023 60 primary schoolchildren in Jamaica hospitalized after eating rainbow-colored cannabis candy More than 60 primary school kids in Jamaica were taken to the hospital after eating potent marijuana-infused sour belts that contained 100 milligrams of THC each.
October 4, 2023 Portland business owner 'not shocked' as 911 system overwhelmed by overdoses: 'People dying in our streets' Portland business owner Kurt Hudson accused city officials of dropping the 'ball on day one' by letting down residents as crime, drugs, and homelessness continue to surge
October 3, 2023 Biden admin sanctions multimillion-dollar China-based network involved in trafficking of fentanyl, drugs The Biden administration imposed sanctions on a multimillion-dollar China-based network involved in the trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
October 3, 2023 Kentucky man connected to Breonna Taylor police raid arrested on drug-related charges A Kentucky man, formerly in a relationship with Breonna Taylor and the target of a series of dug raids, was apprehended in Louisville on various drug-related allegations.
October 3, 2023 Teen charged with manslaughter after allegedly dealing deadly dose of fentanyl to classmate A Florida sheriff used the manslaughter arrest of a teen for who allegedly sold a classmate fentanyl as an opportunity to discuss Narcan in schools.
October 3, 2023 Florida teen charged with manslaughter after allegedly dealing deadly drug to classmate Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was furious as he spoke about the overdose death of a DeLand High School student. Another 17-year-old has been charged with manslaughter, accused of selling him fentanyl. FOX 35 Orlando reports.
