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FDA approves Merck pneumococcal disease vaccine designed for adults

Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Merck’s new pneumococcal vaccine. Courtesy: Merck The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Merck‘s new vaccine designed to protect adults from a bacteria known as pneumococcus that can cause serious illnesses and a lung infection called pneumonia, the drugmaker said. Merck’s shot, called Capvaxive, specifically protects against 21 strains […]

‘Inside Out 2’ box office opening hits $155 million domestically

Disney and Pixar brought a big dose of joy to the box office this weekend. “Inside Out 2” debuted with an estimated $155 million domestically, the second-highest theatrical opening of an animated film and the first film since Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” to top $100 million during its debut. Of note, Disney does not consider its […]

Eli Lilly CFO Anat Ashkenazi on managing soaring demand for GLP-1s

A pharmacist holds boxs of Eli Lilly & Co. Mounjaro brand tirzepatide medication arranged at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, US, on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.  George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images Skyrocketing demand for a class of weight loss and diabetes treatments has lifted Eli Lilly to new heights over the last year. […]

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