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Trump orders 100% tariff on some pharmaceuticals

Apr 2

Johnson & Johnson investing $1B to build new facility in Montco

Feb 19

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Purdue Pharma to be sentenced in criminal opioids case

A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the Justice Department on Tuesday, clearing the way for the company to finalize a settlement of thousands of lawsuits it faces over its role in the opioid crisis.

Apr 21

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US and EU set tariffs for cars, pharmaceuticals

Aug 21, 2025

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Daily oral GLP-1 pill could be effective as shots

Aug 7, 2025

Purdue, Sacklers offer $7.4B in settlement

Jan 24, 2025

Philadelphia DA sues pharmaceutical companies over insulin prices

Mar 26, 2024

Pharmacies unable to fill prescriptions after UnitedHealth cyberattack

Feb 23, 2024

More Americans can now get insulin for $35

Jan 2, 2024

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Pharmacies unable to fill prescriptions after UnitedHealth cyberattack

Feb 23, 2024

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Malvern bio-pharmaceutical company aims to bring COVID-19 vaccine to U.S.

Feb 16, 2021

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FBI offers $25K reward in Philly pharmacy robberies

Aug 21, 2020

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Bio-tech companies report positive results in COVID-19 vaccine trials

Jul 21, 2020

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Philadelphia pharmacy hand delivering medication for patients amid COVID-19

May 1, 2020

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VIDEO: Armed men rob Elkins Park pharmacy of narcotics

Dec 2, 2016

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VIDEO: Pharma CEO pleads fifth

Feb 4, 2016

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VIDEO: Drug price hike

Feb 4, 2016

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7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023

Here are seven of the biggest innovations in the health and science space this year.

Dec 29, 2023

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'The worst possible time of year': Doctors warn about asthma inhaler switch coming in January

Starting January 1, a drug that thousands of patients depend on to help them breathe will disappear from pharmacy shelves.

Dec 29, 2023

Here are the 15 Rite Aid stores closing in the Philadelphia region following bankruptcy filing

Rite Aid is in much worse financial shape than its competitors. Over the past six years, Rite Aid has tallied nearly $3 billion in losses.

Oct 19, 2023

Philadelphia-based Rite Aid pharmacy files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The bankruptcy process will help Rite Aid reduce more than $3 billion in debt and accelerate store closures.

Oct 16, 2023

Pfizer facility in North Carolina heavily damaged by tornado packing winds of up to 150 mph

Pfizer said its large complex in Rocky Mount was damaged by a twister that tore through Nash County.

Jul 20, 2023