TOM MURPHY

October 20, 2021 at 7:47 am

Biogen CEO: ‘Major bottleneck’ still limits Alzheimer’s drug

A new Alzheimer’s drug from Biogen brought in only $300,000 in sales during its first full quarter on the market.

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October 19, 2021 at 5:04 am

J&J hikes 2021 profit forecast, COVID-19 vaccine sales grow

Johnson & Johnson is raising its 2021 profit forecast again after growing sales of the cancer treatment Darzalex and other drugs pushed it past Wall...

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October 17, 2021 at 6:05 am

In quiet debut, Alzheimer’s drug finds questions, skepticism

Persistent concerns about the first new Alzheimer’s treatment in more than 20 years are curbing access more than four months after regulators approved it.

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October 10, 2021 at 5:15 am

Advocates, lawmakers push hospitals to help more with bills VIEW

Patient advocates and some state governments say hospitals must do more to help patients deal with medical bills before the debt winds up in collections

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September 30, 2021 at 4:11 am

Merck spends $11.5B for Acceleron, possible blockbuster drug

Merck will spend about $11.5 billion to buy Acceleron Pharma and its potential treatment for high blood pressure in vessels that connect the lungs and...

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September 25, 2021 at 7:04 am

COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

U.S. health officials expect boosters will be more broadly authorized in the coming weeks or months. That, plus continued growth in initial vaccinations, could mean...

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September 11, 2021 at 4:55 am

Crowded stadiums, pandemic create combustible mix this fall

Health experts say this fall’s crowded college and professional football stadiums could create ripe conditions for COVID-19 to spread among unvaccinated fans

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September 1, 2021 at 9:13 pm

What can employers do if workers avoid COVID-19 vaccines?

More companies are requiring COVID-19 vaccines and taking actions to motivate employees into getting their shots. Some companies also are considering making the unvaccinated pay...

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August 31, 2021 at 9:17 am

Walgreens joins other retailers with starting pay boost

Walgreens will hike starting pay to $15 an hour beginning in October, as employers across the United States continue boosting wages to attract workers

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August 25, 2021 at 9:29 am

Pfizer seeking FDA OK for COVID-19 vaccine booster dose

Pfizer started the application process for approval of a third dose of its vaccine for people 16 and older. The vaccine earlier this week received...

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