Pharmaceuticals

Here’s the Surprising Reason IBM is Partnering with Celgene

IBM Watson Health tries to do what no pharma company has done: solve the drug-safety puzzle

By Clifton Leaf / Fortune November 1, 2016

Opioid Poisoning in Toddlers Increases 205%

The first look at how the opioid epidemic is affecting children shows that just as with adults, rates of hospitalizations for opioid poisonings are climbing among young people

By Alice Park October 31, 2016

Theranos to Close Labs and Lay Off Employees

The company will focus on rebuilding after several regulatory investigations

By Daniel White October 5, 2016

Painkillers Like Ibuprofen Linked to Heart Problems

Taking prescription pain meds, including common ones like ibuprofen and naproxen, on a regular basis may increase risk of heart failure

By Alice Park September 28, 2016

Expired EpiPens: What You Need to Know

When to toss them, when to use them anyway, and what your alternatives are

By Alice Park August 30, 2016

Hillary Clinton Calls on Mylan to 'Immediately' Lower EpiPen Prices

"It's wrong when drug companies put profits ahead of patients"

By Daniel White August 24, 2016

India's Revamps Foreign Investment Rules

Global brands like Apple and Ikea could finally be allowed to set up shop

By Rishi Iyengar June 21, 2016

Why Can't Drug Costs be Reined In?

When the price of the blood-pressure drug Nitropress leaped from $215 to $881 last year, an increase of 300%, it triggered public outrage

By Haley Sweetland Edwards May 19, 2016

Big Drug Companies Hiked Prices, Report Finds

Big pharma says it uses the money to support new research

By Daniel White April 4, 2016

Weight Loss Drug Doesn't Deliver On Claims: Study

A recently approved weight loss drug was touted to also lower risk of heart problems. But the latest study shows that may not be the case

By Alice Park March 9, 2016

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Is Everything That's Wrong With the Market

If you ever wonder, as many have during this election cycle, what’s wrong with our system of market capitalism—how far removed Wall Street is from Main Street—take a look at Valeant Pharmaceuticals. I hesitate to...

By Rana Foroohar February 25, 2016

Martin Shkreli Planned to Make $1 Billion on Drug Price Hike

Congressional inquiry reveals pharma CEO's strategy for making money

By Victor Luckerson February 3, 2016

Everything to Know About the Arrested Drug Price-Hiking CEO

Martin Shkreli wants to maximize company profits and become a rap mogul

By Victor Luckerson December 17, 2015

Autism Risk From Antidepressants Very Small, Study Finds

The latest study links depression treatments during pregnancy to a higher risk of autism—but the overall risk still remains small

By Alice Park December 14, 2015

Sprout's CEO on Why We Should Stop Calling Addyi 'the Female Viagra'

“The barometer of success for this drug isn’t measured against an on-demand drug for men,” says Sprout CEO Cindy Whitehead

By Kia Kokalitcheva / Fortune December 2, 2015

Here’s How Much Pfizer Could Save in Taxes After Allergan Merger

The deal is a controversial maneuver known as an inversion

By Victor Luckerson November 23, 2015

We’re Taking More of Most Prescription Drugs

Americans are using more of almost all major groups of prescription drugs

By Alice Park November 3, 2015

The $750 Per Pill AIDS Drug Now Has $1 Competition

It's part of a a new program called Imprimis Cares that will make over 7,800 FDA-approved generic drugs available at an affordable price.

By Maya Rhodan October 22, 2015

Half of Bugs That Cause Infections After Surgery are Antibiotic Resistant

Bacteria are getting good at fighting back against antibiotics—and that could be dangerous for our health

By Alice Park October 16, 2015

U.S. Approves First 3D Printed Pill

The pill is better for children and elderly users who find it difficult to swallow large tablets

By Tanya Basu August 4, 2015

Ireland’s Horizon Pharma Launches Hostile, $3 billion Bid For U.S. Rival

Offer represents a 42% premium over Depomed's Monday closing price

By Tom Huddleston, Jr. / Fortune July 7, 2015

A Female Viagra is One Step Closer to Reality

FDA advisory group gives its go ahead to the drug for women with low sex drives

By Laura Lorenzetti/Fortune June 4, 2015

Ingested Drugs, Passed Through Sewers, May Threaten Lake Michigan Fish

Study finds exposure to a diabetic drug can throw a minnow's hormones off balance

By Dan Kedmey January 14, 2015

New Drug Database Could Be the Yelp of Medicine

The Yelp of medicine is here

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 24, 2014

China Fines GlaxoSmithKline $485 Million for Bribery

The pharma company admits it's at fault and will not appeal

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 19, 2014

Promising Drug Fails to Slow Breast Cancer

Researchers had hoped to add breast cancer to the list of cancers for which the drug is already approved

By Abby Abrams July 25, 2014

Prices for Generic Drugs Soar, Boosting Pharma Profits

Generic medicines have become more costly — and in some cases unaffordable for those who need them most

By Stephanie Burnett July 9, 2014

Chicago Sues Painkiller Makers for Deceptive Marketing

Five pharmaceutical companies stand accused of marketing a highly addictive painkiller, normally used for cancer treatments, as an answer to everyday aches and pains

By Dan Kedmey June 4, 2014

Court Tosses $1.2B Ruling Against Johnson & Johnson

An Arkansas jury previous found the pharmaceutical company liable for downplaying the risks of the antipsychotic drug Ripserdal.

By Noah Rayman March 20, 2014

Hospitals Struggle With IV Saline Shortage

FDA is working with manufacturers to maintain the supply

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 29, 2014

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacies Ignorant Over Safe Drug Disposal: Poll

A Cautionary Tale About Antibiotics

These Are the 10 Most Deadly Drugs

If You Take Ibuprofen Often, Read This

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacies Ignorant Over Safe Drug Disposal: Poll

A Cautionary Tale About Antibiotics

These Are the 10 Most Deadly Drugs

If You Take Ibuprofen Often, Read This

Here’s the Surprising Reason IBM is Partnering with Celgene

IBM Watson Health tries to do what no pharma company has done: solve the drug-safety puzzle

Opioid Poisoning in Toddlers Increases 205%

The first look at how the opioid epidemic is affecting children shows that just as with adults, rates of hospitalizations for opioid poisonings are climbing among young people

Theranos to Close Labs and Lay Off Employees

The company will focus on rebuilding after several regulatory investigations

Painkillers Like Ibuprofen Linked to Heart Problems

Taking prescription pain meds, including common ones like ibuprofen and naproxen, on a regular basis may increase risk of heart failure

Expired EpiPens: What You Need to Know

When to toss them, when to use them anyway, and what your alternatives are

Hillary Clinton Calls on Mylan to 'Immediately' Lower EpiPen Prices

"It's wrong when drug companies put profits ahead of patients"

India's Revamps Foreign Investment Rules

Global brands like Apple and Ikea could finally be allowed to set up shop

Why Can't Drug Costs be Reined In?

When the price of the blood-pressure drug Nitropress leaped from $215 to $881 last year, an increase of 300%, it triggered public outrage

Popular Pain Drug Linked to Birth Defects

Drug prescribed for pain and anxiety has been associated with birth defects if taken during pregnancy

Big Drug Companies Hiked Prices, Report Finds

Big pharma says it uses the money to support new research

Weight Loss Drug Doesn't Deliver On Claims: Study

A recently approved weight loss drug was touted to also lower risk of heart problems. But the latest study shows that may not be the case

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Is Everything That's Wrong With the Market

If you ever wonder, as many have during this election cycle, what’s wrong with our system of market capitalism—how far removed Wall Street is from Main Street—take a look at Valeant Pharmaceuticals. I hesitate to...

Martin Shkreli Planned to Make $1 Billion on Drug Price Hike

Congressional inquiry reveals pharma CEO's strategy for making money

Everything to Know About the Arrested Drug Price-Hiking CEO

Martin Shkreli wants to maximize company profits and become a rap mogul

Autism Risk From Antidepressants Very Small, Study Finds

The latest study links depression treatments during pregnancy to a higher risk of autism—but the overall risk still remains small

Sprout's CEO on Why We Should Stop Calling Addyi 'the Female Viagra'

“The barometer of success for this drug isn’t measured against an on-demand drug for men,” says Sprout CEO Cindy Whitehead

Here’s How Much Pfizer Could Save in Taxes After Allergan Merger

The deal is a controversial maneuver known as an inversion

We’re Taking More of Most Prescription Drugs

Americans are using more of almost all major groups of prescription drugs

The $750 Per Pill AIDS Drug Now Has $1 Competition

It's part of a a new program called Imprimis Cares that will make over 7,800 FDA-approved generic drugs available at an affordable price.

Half of Bugs That Cause Infections After Surgery are Antibiotic Resistant

Bacteria are getting good at fighting back against antibiotics—and that could be dangerous for our health

U.S. Approves First 3D Printed Pill

The pill is better for children and elderly users who find it difficult to swallow large tablets

Ireland’s Horizon Pharma Launches Hostile, $3 billion Bid For U.S. Rival

Offer represents a 42% premium over Depomed's Monday closing price

A Female Viagra is One Step Closer to Reality

FDA advisory group gives its go ahead to the drug for women with low sex drives

Ingested Drugs, Passed Through Sewers, May Threaten Lake Michigan Fish

Study finds exposure to a diabetic drug can throw a minnow's hormones off balance

New Drug Database Could Be the Yelp of Medicine

The Yelp of medicine is here

China Fines GlaxoSmithKline $485 Million for Bribery

The pharma company admits it's at fault and will not appeal

Promising Drug Fails to Slow Breast Cancer

Researchers had hoped to add breast cancer to the list of cancers for which the drug is already approved

Prices for Generic Drugs Soar, Boosting Pharma Profits

Generic medicines have become more costly — and in some cases unaffordable for those who need them most

Chicago Sues Painkiller Makers for Deceptive Marketing

Five pharmaceutical companies stand accused of marketing a highly addictive painkiller, normally used for cancer treatments, as an answer to everyday aches and pains

Court Tosses $1.2B Ruling Against Johnson & Johnson

An Arkansas jury previous found the pharmaceutical company liable for downplaying the risks of the antipsychotic drug Ripserdal.

Hospitals Struggle With IV Saline Shortage

FDA is working with manufacturers to maintain the supply