Roche moves obesity drug to pivotal trials after mid-stage success
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Japan to designate eight ingredients for list of drugs with abuse risk
The health ministry will designate eight drug ingredients as having abuse potential under the law in response to…
Next steps for Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer
A pharmacist displays a box of Wegovy pills at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, Jan. 15, 2026. George…
Number of new U.S. drug shortages hits lowest level in 20 years
The number of ongoing prescription drug shortages rose slightly in the last quarter of 2025, but remained significantly…
J&J wants to be the leader in the cancer fight. Its strategy is starting to pay off as oncology sales top $25 billion in 2025.
Last Updated: Jan. 21, 2026 at 10:14 a.m. ETFirst Published: Jan. 21, 2026 at 7:26 a.m. ET Johnson & Johnson…
Another alliance of health care and AI signals why pharma stocks could be back
Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft ‘s new partnership aimed at accelerating early detection of lung cancer marks the…
Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy obesity pill launch
A pharmacist displays a box of Wegovy pills at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, US, on Thursday, Jan.…
Half of GLP-1 users ditch their injections — and some are turning to other weight-loss methods instead
Published: Jan. 15, 2026 at 11:51 a.m. ET Millions of Americans have tried GLP-1s, but some people find that…
Johnson & Johnson, U.S. agree on drug discounts, new plants
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Kennedy’s SSRI rhetoric fuels distrust amid teen mental health crisis
While his war on vaccines may be getting more attention, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is coming…
First GLP-1 pill for obesity from Novo Nordisk launches in the U.S.
The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the…
Novo Nordisk beyond weight loss has investors wary, scientists hopeful
Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that along with diet and exercise may improve blood…