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Medicare drug negotiations conclude: US expects $6 billion savings from price cuts in first year

People covered by Medicare would also save $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs for prescription medicines in 2026 The US government on Thursday (15 August)...

Advanced lung cancer: HSE approves reimbursement for Merck’s TEPMETKO® in Ireland

This targeted lung cancer treatment was previously approved in the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland   Patients in Ireland with a specific...

Dr Reddy’s to launch generic Covid-19 Merck drug at about 50 cents a pill

Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories will launch its generic version of Merck 's antiviral Covid-19 pill, molnupiravir, and price it at 35 rupees ($0.4693)...

UK orders millions more antivirals to help fight Omicron

With growing concerns over the spread of Omicron variant, the UK has signed two contracts with drug majors Pfizer Inc. and Merck & Co...

Pharmacy Business Diversity Conference – session summary: ‘Gender diversity is crucial for businesses’ growth and performance’

The strength of any organization lies in its people. This being a common norm in the world of business, several of them are taking...

Merck seeks first US regulator’s authorisation for Covid-19 tablet

Pharmaceutical company Merck said today (October 11) it has applied for US emergency use authorisation for its tablet to treat mild-to-moderate patients of Covid-19, putting it on course to become the first oral...