Pharmaceutical Industry Archives

Benjamin Brafman, right, attorney for pharmaceutical chief Martin Shkreli, foreground, speaks on Capitol Hill on Feb. 4 during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on rising drug prices. Shkreli refused to testify before U.S. lawmakers who excoriated him over severe hikes for a drug sold by a company that he acquired. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Healthcare

Lawmakers feel the pain over drug prices

June 6, 2016 4:01 am

Former drug company CEO Martin Shrkeli has been hit with a new conspiracy charge. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Crime

‘Pharma Bro’ slapped with another charge

Daniel Chaitin -

June 4, 2016 5:03 pm

The agency on Thursday finalized a rule that streamlines the process of applying for compassionate use, which enables a patient to get non-approved treatments when there isn’t any other option. (iStock photo)

Healthcare

FDA speeds up process of applying for last resort drugs

Robert King -

June 2, 2016 2:57 pm

Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Mich., said Wednesday the administration hasn't answered his questions about why it didn't grant emergency funds to victims in a 2012 outbreak of meningitis. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Healthcare

Lawmaker wants funds for victims of tainted drug scandal

Robert King -

June 1, 2016 2:50 pm

Republicans want the Obama administration to allow drug firms to advertise unapproved drug uses to doctors. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Healthcare

House lawmakers push HHS on drug advertising

Robert King -

May 26, 2016 10:58 pm

The Food and Drug Administration approved Probuphine, which is an implant intended to provide a low-level dose of the opioid addiction treatment buprenorphine. (Screenshot)

Healthcare

FDA approves new way to fight opioid addiction

Robert King -

May 26, 2016 9:29 pm

The FDA is putting off a decision on whether to approve a controversial drug that patient advocates and some senators say is the only hope for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. (iStock Photo)

Healthcare

FDA delays decision on controversial drug

Robert King -

May 25, 2016 4:16 pm

Two Republican senators, including Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, are disappointed that a panel of experts did not recommend a new drug called Sarepta for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal disease that mainly affects young boys. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Healthcare

Senators push FDA to approve drug for rare disease

Robert King -

May 23, 2016 10:15 pm

A majority of Americans don't want to sacrifice safety in exchange for getting new treatments faster to the market, a new poll finds. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh-Huggins)

Healthcare

Americans prioritize safety over speedy drug approval, poll finds

Robert King -

May 11, 2016 2:51 pm

AARP said in comments on the proposed rule that were due Monday that seniors need relief from high drug prices. (FILE Bloomberg/Tannen Maury)

Healthcare

Drug industry, AARP fight over Medicare changes

Robert King -

May 10, 2016 4:01 am

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Tag: Pharmaceutical Industry

Lawmakers feel the pain over drug prices

‘Pharma Bro’ slapped with another charge

FDA speeds up process of applying for last resort drugs

Lawmaker wants funds for victims of tainted drug scandal

House lawmakers push HHS on drug advertising

FDA approves new way to fight opioid addiction

FDA delays decision on controversial drug

Senators push FDA to approve drug for rare disease

Americans prioritize safety over speedy drug approval, poll finds

Drug industry, AARP fight over Medicare changes

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