Tag: Healthcare/Life Sciences

Business

Wegovy Maker Novo Nordisk to Spend $6 Billion Boosting Production Capacity

November 10, 2023
Henry

Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant that makes the blockbuster Wegovy obesity drug, said it will…

Business

S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Win Streaks

November 9, 2023
Henry

Major stock indexes ended mostly higher Wednesday, building on a long run of gains.  The S&P…

World News

Amazon to Offer Lower-Cost Primary Care to Prime Members in Latest Healthcare Push

November 8, 2023
Henry

Updated Nov. 8, 2023 8:38 am ET Amazon.com is turning to Prime members to bolster its…

World News

WSJ News Exclusive | LVMH to Buy Eyewear Brand Favored by the Stars

November 5, 2023
Henry

PARIS—LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has agreed to buy Los Angeles-based eyewear maker Barton Perreira, part…

Business

Why Your Neighborhood Pharmacy Isn’t So Friendly Anymore

November 3, 2023
Henry

CVS and Walgreens pharmacy employees say they are overworked, understaffed, and more liable to make prescription…

Business

Obesity Drug Demand Outstrips Supply

November 2, 2023
Henry

Eli Lilly’s blockbuster diabetes medication Mounjaro is expected to receive Food and Drug Administration approval as…

World News

GSK PLC Raises Guidance After RSV Vaccine Lifts Earnings

November 1, 2023
Henry

Updated Nov. 1, 2023 4:08 am ET GSK PLC raised its guidance after third-quarter net profit…

Business

Never Mind Covid, Investors Want a Pfizer Obesity Pill

October 31, 2023
Henry

Some of this year’s best performers in the healthcare sector are companies expected to profit from…

World News

Sanofi Plans to Spin Off Consumer-Healthcare, Pharma Businesses

October 27, 2023
Henry

Updated Oct. 27, 2023 4:03 am ET Sanofi said it plans to spin off its consumer-healthcare…

Business

‘Guided Missile Drugs’ Could Be Big Pharma’s Secret Weapon

October 26, 2023
Henry

Merck and Pfizer are the latest big pharma companies to invest in this booming area.