This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout
Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But ...
New weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro are hot right now. Eli Lilly's CEO explains why they're so expensive.
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound cost $900 to $1,500 for a month's supply.They cost so much partly because of ...
New weight loss drugs aim to save muscle
About a dozen drugmakers are developing new weight-loss treatments aimed at preserving muscle, and industry analysts, ...
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Generic drugs are not created equal, and a new study reveals why
A study reveals safety differences in generic drugs based on where they're made, urging stronger regulatory oversight.
Seeking a powerful, but nonaddictive pain relief option? New drug may be the answer
Right now, the FDA has approved the new drug to treat pain from an injury or surgery. Its manufacturer is also testing it for ...
New FDA-Approved Diabetes Drug Slashes Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Sotagliflozin significantly reduces heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients with diabetes and kidney disease, ...
Synthesis method unlocks a pathway to valuable fluorinated drug compounds for new medicines
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have pioneered a new catalytic transformation that converts epoxides into fluorinated oxetanes, a coveted but difficult-to-make class of ...
FDA approves new genetic disorder drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug to treat a disorder causing the growth of noncancerous tumors on ...