New evidence of the power of the multi-billion dollar impotence drugs. A study just out in the peer-reviewed "British Medical Journal" says that the elderly are having sex more often, possibly due to the popular pills for erectile dysfunction.
Monday, 7 Jul 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
The Food and Drug Administration hopes to add its most serious warning label to epilepsy drugs, based on evidence they increase the risk of suicide in patients.
Thursday, 3 Jul 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
The Healthcare Leadership Council, a coalition of drug industry and health care executives, spent $260,000 lobbying the federal government in the first quarter, according to a recent disclosure report.
Tuesday, 1 Jul 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Shares of pharmaceutical companies were mixed in early trading Tuesday as the broader market declined as investors worried about the impact of rising oil prices on consumer spending.
Monday, 30 Jun 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Health care stocks ranging from drug developers to insurers mostly fell along with the broader market during the second quarter, according to Standard & Poor's, with Pfizer Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. among the worst performers.
Monday, 30 Jun 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Pfizer Inc. said Monday the Food and Drug Administration approved a new antibiotic for cats and dogs, Convenia, a one-time injection which provides up to 14 days of antibiotic treatment for common skin infections.
Monday, 30 Jun 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
It was an ugly first half for the stock market and now that the goal posts have been moved for the economic recovery, expect a rough game in the second half.
Friday, 27 Jun 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Drug maker Pfizer Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of 32 cents Thursday.
Friday, 27 Jun 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Athletes looking for a performance boost appear to be turning to a little blue pill more usually taken for its off-the-field benefits: Viagra.
Friday, 27 Jun 2008 | Source: Reuters
(Reuters) - Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co <BMY.N> could
be an acquisition target as the industry gets closer to losing
exclusivity on several leading drugs, said a Sanford C.
Bernstein analyst, who upgraded the stock to "outperform" from
"market-perform."
Friday, 27 Jun 2008 | Source: Reuters
Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co <BMY.N> could
be an acquisition target as the industry gets closer to losing
exclusivity on several leading drugs, said a Sanford C.
Bernstein analyst, who upgraded the stock to "outperform" from
"market-perform."
Thursday, 26 Jun 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Vermont musician Diana Levine won a $6.8 million judgment against drugmaker Wyeth after having part of her right arm amputated in 2000 when an anti-nausea drug was improperly injected.
Tuesday, 10 Jun 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Shares of General Electric Co. led midday gainers on the Dow Jones industrial average Tuesday.
Monday, 9 Jun 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Shares of pharmaceutical companies closed mixed Wednesday as the broader market fell on another new record for oil.
Tuesday, 3 Jun 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Shares of pharmaceutical companies were mostly higher early Thursday as the broader market wobbled following a Labor Department report showing the nation's unemployment rate held steady.