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…
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…
Melatonin use is associated with lower proportions of rapid eye movement sleep in children
1. In an observational study of pediatric patients, melatonin use may be associated with a decreased percentage of…
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…
Detours and Missteps on the Road to Medical Advances
In my last Brownstone article: The Rise of the Meme Disease, I cast the healthcare profession that I…
The Rise of the Meme Disease
Two recent articles posted in Brownstone Journal caught my attention. The first: “Political Psychiatry and the Genesis of…
Can Vaccine Development Weather Political Storms?
International training on mRNA vaccine production at the Vaccine Research Center of the National Institutes of Health, in…
Tips to help choose over-the-counter medications safely and wisely – The Irish Times
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications help people cure some simple diseases easily and without seeing a doctor. Some OTC drugs…
Emcure reduces price of weight management drug Poviztra by 55%
Emcure reduces price of weight management drug Poviztra by 55% April 02, 2026 | Thursday | News Price…
Decisions on drug reimbursement must be in interests of all patients – The Irish Times
Sir, – Drug reimbursement decisions must be made in the interests of all patients in Ireland. This important…