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11:26pm, 3rd August, 2019

Honduran president denies links to drug trafficking

Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez on Saturday denied reports from a U.S. court filing linking him to drug trafficking, accusing criminals of seeking revenge against him.

Teva, other drug companies accused in sweeping U.S. price-fixing scheme: lawsuit

9:42am, 11th May, 2019

US

Teva, other drug companies accused in sweeping U.S. price-fixing scheme: lawsuit

U.S. states filed a lawsuit accusing 20 drug companies including Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc of a sweeping scheme to inflate drug prices - sometimes by more than 1,000 percent - and stifle competition for generic drugs, state prosecutors said on Sat...

Founder, execs of drug company guilty in conspiracy that fed opioid crisis

5:13pm, 2nd May, 2019

US

Founder, execs of drug company guilty in conspiracy that fed opioid crisis

The founder of Insys Therapeutics Inc on Thursday became the highest-ranking drugmaker executive convicted in a case tied to the U.S. opioid crisis, when he and four colleagues were found guilty of bribing doctors to prescribe an addictive painkiller...

Drug company founder, executives convicted of bribe scheme that fueled U.S. opioid crisis

3:05pm, 2nd May, 2019

US

Drug company founder, executives convicted of bribe scheme that fueled U.S. opioid crisis

The founder of drugmaker Insys Therapeutics Inc and four colleagues were found guilty on Thursday of bribing doctors to prescribe an addictive painkiller, helping to drive the U.S. opioid drug abuse crisis.

Verdict reached in bribery trial of U.S. drug execs linked to opioid crisis

1:39pm, 2nd May, 2019

US

Verdict reached in bribery trial of U.S. drug execs linked to opioid crisis

Jurors on Thursday said they had reached a verdict in the trial of the founder of Insys Therapeutics Inc and four colleagues accused of bribing doctors to prescribe an addictive painkiller, helping to drive the U.S. opioid drug abuse crisis.

China sentences Canadian to death for drug offences

9:55am, 30th April, 2019

World

China sentences Canadian to death for drug offences

A Chinese court sentenced a Canadian national to death on Tuesday for producing and trafficking the addictive stimulant methamphetamine, amid heightened tension between Beijing and Ottawa over the arrest of a Huawei Technologies executive.

The obscure advisory committees at the heart of the U.S. drug pricing debate

9:50am, 29th April, 2019

US

The obscure advisory committees at the heart of the U.S. drug pricing debate

Expectations were high last year for three new migraine drugs hitting the market from Amgen Inc, Eli Lilly and Co and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.

K-pop star held on drug charges in latest scandal

7:36am, 26th April, 2019

Entertainment

K-pop star held on drug charges in latest scandal

K-pop and drama star Park Yu-chun was arrested on Friday on charges of buying and using illegal drugs, a court said, the latest in a series of scandals to hit the South Korean entertainment business.

After drug distributor charged, Trump sets speech on opioid fight

6:19am, 24th April, 2019

US

After drug distributor charged, Trump sets speech on opioid fight

President Donald Trump is expected to tout his fight against opioid abuse in remarks in Atlanta on Wednesday, a day after his administration brought its first related criminal charges against a major drug distributor and company executives.

U.S. brings first criminal case against major drug distributor over opioids

12:26pm, 23rd April, 2019

US

U.S. brings first criminal case against major drug distributor over opioids

The U.S. government on Tuesday filed its first criminal charges against a major drug distributor and company executives over their roles in the nation's opioid epidemic.

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in New York on drug, weapons charges

12:32am, 19th April, 2019

Entertainment

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in New York on drug, weapons charges

Rapper Kodak Black was released from custody by the New York State Police on Thursday after being arrested on drug and gun charges while coming across the Canada-U.S. border near Niagara Falls, police said.

Exclusive: Pain-care specialist agrees to testify against Purdue, other drug makers - court documents

5:54pm, 7th April, 2019

US

Exclusive: Pain-care specialist agrees to testify against Purdue, other drug makers - court documents

A physician ally of Purdue Pharma LP whose views helped drive the explosive growth in the use of addictive pain relievers for common aches and pains in the United States has agreed to testify against the OxyContin maker and other drug companies, newl...

FDA's Gottlieb plans to return to think tank to focus on drug prices

10:40am, 4th April, 2019

US

FDA's Gottlieb plans to return to think tank to focus on drug prices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday confirmed Commissioner Scott Gottlieb plans to return to the American Enterprise Institute to focus on drug prices.

Trump wants to work with Democrats on drug prices, infrastructure: aide

10:32am, 26th March, 2019

Politics

Trump wants to work with Democrats on drug prices, infrastructure: aide

U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to work with congressional Democrats to lower drug prices for Americans and on infrastructure funding, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday.

Kentucky launches probe into drug overcharges by pharmacy benefit managers

11:38am, 21st March, 2019

US

Kentucky launches probe into drug overcharges by pharmacy benefit managers

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear said on Thursday he had launched an investigation into allegations that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) had overcharged state health insurance programs for drugs and discriminated against independent pharmacies...

Coast Guard officer pleads not guilty to weapon and drug charges

6:44pm, 11th March, 2019

US

Coast Guard officer pleads not guilty to weapon and drug charges

A U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling weapons and plotting to attack Democratic politicians and TV journalists pleaded not guilty to weapon and drug charges on Monday in a federal courtroom in Maryland.

U.S. Senator Sanders urges FDA to allow older versions of $375,000 drug

2:12pm, 28th February, 2019

US

U.S. Senator Sanders urges FDA to allow older versions of $375,000 drug

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders this week urged regulators to allow pharmacies and manufacturers to resume distributing unbranded, lower-cost versions of a drug used to treat a rare neuromuscular disorder, according to a letter provided by his office to...

Drug company executives to testify before Senate

10:44am, 26th February, 2019

Politics

Drug company executives to testify before Senate

Seven drug company executives will testify about rising prescription drug prices before a powerful U.S. Senate Committee on Tuesday, marking a sharp escalation in lawmakers' promises to address high medicine costs.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals defends $375,000 drug price after Bernie Sanders rebuke

3:27pm, 21st February, 2019

Politics

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals defends $375,000 drug price after Bernie Sanders rebuke

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc, rebuked by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders for its high drug prices, on Thursday defended its $375,000 treatment for a rare disease, saying the price was in line with similar products in the industry.

Catalyst defends $375,000 drug price after Bernie Sanders rebuke

10:01am, 21st February, 2019

US

Catalyst defends $375,000 drug price after Bernie Sanders rebuke

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc, targeted by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders for its high drug prices, said on Thursday that prices of its treatment for a rare neurological disorder were "in line" with similar products in the industry.

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Honduran president denies links to drug trafficking

Teva, other drug companies accused in sweeping U.S. price-fixing scheme: lawsuit

Founder, execs of drug company guilty in conspiracy that fed opioid crisis

Drug company founder, executives convicted of bribe scheme that fueled U.S. opioid crisis

Verdict reached in bribery trial of U.S. drug execs linked to opioid crisis

China sentences Canadian to death for drug offences

The obscure advisory committees at the heart of the U.S. drug pricing debate

K-pop star held on drug charges in latest scandal

After drug distributor charged, Trump sets speech on opioid fight

U.S. brings first criminal case against major drug distributor over opioids

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in New York on drug, weapons charges

Exclusive: Pain-care specialist agrees to testify against Purdue, other drug makers - court documents

FDA's Gottlieb plans to return to think tank to focus on drug prices

Trump wants to work with Democrats on drug prices, infrastructure: aide

Kentucky launches probe into drug overcharges by pharmacy benefit managers

Coast Guard officer pleads not guilty to weapon and drug charges

U.S. Senator Sanders urges FDA to allow older versions of $375,000 drug

Drug company executives to testify before Senate

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals defends $375,000 drug price after Bernie Sanders rebuke

Catalyst defends $375,000 drug price after Bernie Sanders rebuke

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