News tagged with drug prices

FDA panel rejects experimental weight loss pill

(AP) -- A panel of federal health experts dealt a surprising setback Thursday to a highly anticipated anti-obesity pill from Vivus Inc., saying the drug's side effects outweigh its ability to help patients lose weight.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jul 15, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 2

AARP: Prescription drug prices on the rise

(AP) -- Prices of the most popular brand-name prescription drugs are on the rise even as the economy falters, the AARP says.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Apr 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Fears of Ontario pharmacy shortage after slashed generic drug prices unfounded: research

A University of British Columbia study shows that there are enough pharmacies situated throughout Ontario communities to absorb many closures without negatively affecting geographical accessibility for residents. The research ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0