Pharmaceutical companies plan to increase prices on 350 drugs in the US, even with pressure from President Trump.
Pharmaceutical companies are set to increase prices for at least 350 brand-name medications in the U.S., which includes vaccines for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, shingles, and the popular cancer treatment Ibrance. This information comes from healthcare research firm 3Axis Advisors, despite ongoing pressure from President Trump for price reductions. The number of drugs facing price […]
Ex-FDA official reveals surprising misinformation in the pharmaceutical industry about depression
Understanding Depression Diagnosis: A Different Perspective Many individuals think that diagnosing clinical depression is all about objective tests, like blood tests or brain scans. However, Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring challenges this notion, suggesting that it’s not quite as straightforward as that. He points out that when diagnosing depression, people are asked to select from nine symptoms. […]
Marty Makary praises Trump’s FDA actions to address excessive pharmaceutical advertisements with ‘Pod Force One’
FDA Takes Action on Drug Advertising President Trump’s administration is stepping up efforts to regulate the overwhelming number of drug advertisements that Americans encounter daily, according to FDA Commissioner Marty McCulley during a recent appearance on “Pod Force One.” “It’s really becoming a problem,” McCulley shared with host Miranda Devine. “The relationship between doctors and […]
Trump confronts pharmaceutical companies that exploit ill Americans for profits
Trump’s Recent Deal with Big Pharma: Lower Costs, But at What Cost? Recently, President Trump signed another agreement, this time with a major pharmaceutical company, aimed at reducing costs for patients in the U.S. The industry is urging collaboration to support consumers and boost domestic production. Ironically, however, these same companies have raised prices across […]
Eli Lilly achieves a $1 trillion market value — the first pharmaceutical company to do so
Eli Lilly achieved a significant milestone on Friday, hitting a market capitalization of $1 trillion. This makes it the first pharmaceutical company to break into a realm typically associated with tech giants, highlighting its emergence as a leader in the weight-loss sector. This year, the company’s stock has surged over 35%, largely fueled by the […]
Trump reaches significant agreement with pharmaceutical companies Lilly and Novo regarding obesity medications and Medicare.
Addressing America’s Obesity Crisis Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is currently focused on pinpointing the underlying reasons behind the obesity epidemic in the United States. At the same time, the Trump administration aims to ensure affordable access to medications for diabetes and weight loss, particularly targeting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor […]
Pharmaceutical Executive Faints in Oval Office While Dr. Oz Hurries to Help
Emergency in the Oval Office Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, quickly came to the assistance of Gordon Findlay, a Novo Nordisk executive, who became unconscious in the Oval Office on Thursday. During an event where President Donald Trump, Oz, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., […]
Top drug regulator sued by pharmaceutical company, steps down during investigation into conduct
The head of the FDA’s drug regulation division stepped down on Sunday amid accusations of misusing his position to publicly criticize a treatment related to a former associate. Dr. George Tidmarsh, who had a lengthy career in the pharmaceutical industry before joining the FDA in July, was put on administrative leave just days prior. Emily […]
Jasmine Crockett Concealed Stock Investments in Pharmaceutical, Fossil Fuel, and Marijuana Firms
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), known for her left-leaning views, has reportedly maintained a hidden stock portfolio and has shown interest in the marijuana industry. In an article from the Washington Free Beacon, Andrew Carr shed light on Crockett’s questionable financial activities. The article indicated that Crockett owned stock in a minimum of 25 companies, which […]
Mikie Sherrill received over $25K from pharmaceutical companies linked to the opioid crisis, according to documents.
Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic candidate for governor in New Jersey, has accepted over $25,000 in campaign donations from a large pharmaceutical company implicated in the opioid crisis. This came to light during a crucial debate where her Republican opponent, Jack Ciatarelli, accused her of partaking in the same issue he claims she’s criticizing him for. […]