HSE could be saving nearly €150m annually by using more biosimilar drugs – The Irish Times
The Health Service Executive could save €149 million annually by making greater use of lower-cost biosimilars – cheaper…
Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT) may be an effective alternative to triptans for symptom relief in migraines
1. In adults with migraines unsuitable for triptans, rimegepant (Nurtec ODT) can provide rapid-onset and lasting symptom relief.…
Roche cans muscle-preserving obesity drug, hands it back to Chugai
Roche has scrapped development of a muscle-building drug, ending a trial testing the experimental medicine in combination with…
Weight-loss drugs shaping up to be a boon for grocers’ pharmacy units
While discount stores have been a bright spot recently for major grocery chains, other units within their empires…
Success not all one-way traffic in boom town with Ireland’s lowest commercial vacancies – The Irish Times
The news that Carrigaline has the lowest rate of commercial rental vacancies in Ireland for the third consecutive…
Engineer shortage threatens Ireland’s housing and infrastructure plans, new research shows – The Irish Times
A shortage of engineers threatens to leave the Republic struggling to build homes and critical infrastructure, new research…
How Lundbeck’s CEO aims to keep firm ‘punching above its weight’
Almost three years into his tenure as Lundbeck’s CEO, Charl van Zyl is confident the company can prove…
UK cost watchdog endorses Lilly’s weekly insulin injectable
For patients living with Type 2 diabetes in the United Kingdom, a more convenient treatment option may be…
Dublin firm can market drug in most of Europe following Dutch firm’s failed injunction bid – The Irish Times
An Irish company that developed a drug used to treat low blood pressure can market the product in…
Irish domestic production plummets in first quarter – The Irish Times
Domestic production in Irish manufacturing industries plummeted in the first quarter of the year, according to new data…
Colorado wins FDA approval to import cheaper drugs from Canada
Amid multiple efforts to rein in steep drug costs in the U.S., Colorado has received the all-clear to…
State to invest €460m to set up seven advanced tech research centres – The Irish Times
The State is to invest €460 million to set up seven advanced tech research centres under a new…