Lilly, Novo Nordisk closer to deal with Trump administration to slash obesity drug prices to $149/month

The discussions come as part of the administration’s broader efforts to drive down drug prices and increase patient access to essential therapies

LillyDirect and Walmart Pharmacy launch first retail pick-up option with direct-to-consumer pricing for Zepbound

Walmart, with nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide, will serve as the first in-store pickup pharmacy for LillyDirect's self-pay single-dose vials

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals USA to launch Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection USP

Glenmark’s Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection USP is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug Naropin Injection of Fresenius Kabi USA

Biocon Biologics secures Health Canada nod for biosimilars Yesintek, Yesintek IV

Yesintek and Yesintek I.V. are approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients

FDA approves Zydus’ Deflazacort oral suspension, 22.75 mg/mL

Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in patients 5 years of age and older

Health Secretary Srivastava chairs meeting with states/UTs on quality and rational use of cough syrups

States exhorted to ensure rational use of cough syrups, particularly among children, as most coughs are self-limiting and do not require pharmacological treatment

FDA supports new ANDA prioritization pilot to support US generic drugs

Pfizer agrees to slash prescription drug prices for Americans

Pfizer will participate in TrumpRx.gov, a direct-to-patient purchasing platform offering discount up to 85%

AstraZeneca to launch DTC medication platform, offering up to 70% discounts on Farxiga, Airsupra

The platform is being introduced to expand access to treatments for people living with chronic conditions

Teva unveils promising SOLARIS resultsfor Olanzapine LAI

No post-injection Delirium/Sedation Syndrome (PDSS) observed through 56 weeks