Mar 13, 2026
Bunnie Xo, wife of country star Jelly Roll, revealed she experienced suicidal thoughts while taking semaglutide, describing December 2025 as "one of the darkest times of my life." She emphasized the importance of discussing mental health side effects of weight-loss medications and encouraged others facing similar struggles to seek help.
Mar 23, 2026
The global generic drugs market reached $389 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $675 billion by 2033. In the U.S., generics account for 91% of prescriptions but only 18% of drug spending, saving over $373 billion annually. Biosimilar adoption remains below 20% despite some products reaching over 60% market share within three years.
Mar 20, 2026
Novo Nordisk received FDA approval for a 7.2-mg semaglutide dose marketed as Wegovy HD for adult patients with obesity who have tolerated the standard 2.4-mg dose. The approval came through the FDA's new Commissioner's National Priority Voucher pilot program.
Mar 20, 2026
The FDA announced major policy changes including requiring only one study for drug approvals instead of two, and offering performance bonuses to reviewers who complete work ahead of schedule while maintaining thoroughness.
Mar 19, 2026
Analysis shows around a third of 54 drugs on TrumpRx.gov are cheaper in the UK, while the platform offers significant savings primarily for obesity and fertility drugs not typically covered by insurance.
Mar 17, 2026
The FDA has expanded approval of GSK's Arexvy RSV vaccine to include adults aged 18 to 49 years at increased risk for lower respiratory tract disease, based on phase 3b trial data showing noninferior immune response.
Mar 16, 2026
Eli Lilly announced positive Phase 3 results for EBGLYSS in pediatric atopic dermatitis, orforglipron in diabetes showing superiority over Rybelsus, and Retevmo in early-stage lung cancer, expanding potential indications across its portfolio.
Mar 16, 2026
Recent studies reveal metformin's varied effects: it may extend lifespan in older women with diabetes by 30 percent, but failed to improve long COVID symptoms when given after infection developed.
Mar 16, 2026
Eli Lilly is preparing for the launch of oral weight loss pill Orforglipron with a US$3 billion, decade-long investment in China, while advancing its oncology and genetic medicine pipeline with positive Phase 3 results for Retevmo and a milestone in CRISPR collaboration.
Mar 14, 2026
AbbVie shares declined 2% on March 13, 2026, amid reduced trading volume, while BMO Capital maintained its Outperform rating following Phase 1 obesity drug trial data for ABBV-295.
Mar 14, 2026
The Trump administration launched TrumpRx on Feb. 5, a prescription drug website that displays discounted prices on 43 brand-name medications for out-of-pocket purchasers without insurance coverage.
Mar 13, 2026
The blood-brain barrier continues to block most treatments for glioblastoma and central nervous system diseases, with only 0.01% of biologic drugs reaching the brain. New intellectual property coverage and synthetic methods aim to address delivery challenges.
Mar 12, 2026
India's pharmaceutical industry, valued at Rs. 5.41 lakh crore in 2025, is transitioning from a generics powerhouse to an innovation-driven sector focused on biosimilars, complex formulations, and global R&D capabilities.
Mar 12, 2026
The global precision medicine market reached $82.1 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to $179.4 billion by 2034. Researchers emphasize that precision nutrition interventions must demonstrate cost-effectiveness to deliver patient benefits.
Mar 12, 2026
New research from 18 countries shows COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly with booster doses, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia and other serious complications for both mothers and babies.
Mar 12, 2026
New market reports forecast significant expansion in CAR T-cell therapy, US pharmaceutical drug delivery, and healthcare nanotechnology sectors, driven by chronic disease prevalence and technological advances.
Mar 10, 2026
AstraZeneca won a Federal Court injunction blocking Pharmacor from selling generic dapagliflozin products in Australia until a full patent trial. The patent expires October 22, 2027.
Mar 09, 2026
Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Mounjaro fueled sevenfold sales growth in Brazil and doubled sales in India within months of launch, as the company commits $1 billion to make India a global export hub for its supply chain.
Mar 09, 2026
Sequel Med Tech and Senseonics announced full U.S. availability of the twiist Automated Insulin Delivery System integrated with the Eversense 365 CGM, the world's only one-year continuous glucose monitor, for people with type 1 diabetes.
Mar 08, 2026
Healthcare sector surged 10% since Q4 2025, outpacing all S&P 500 sectors as investors rotate from tech to pharmaceutical value plays. Major drugmakers demonstrate resilience following Medicare price negotiations implementation.