Trump threatens 100% tariff on US drug makers that don't strike deals to lower prices
  • Apr 03, 2026

Trump threatens 100% tariff on US drug makers that don't strike deals to lower prices

  • The Guardian
Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles
  • Apr 02, 2026

Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles

  • Reuters
Health Canada imposes new conditions on Grifols after deaths of two people who donated plasma
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  • Apr 02, 2026

Health Canada imposes new conditions on Grifols after deaths of two people who donated plasma

  • The Globe and Mail
This rare disease destroys a child's ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help?
  • Apr 02, 2026

This rare disease destroys a child's ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help?

  • NBC News
Health Canada slaps new conditions on plasma 'donation' company Grifols, still reviewing 2 Winnipeg deaths
  • Apr 02, 2026

Health Canada slaps new conditions on plasma 'donation' company Grifols, still reviewing 2 Winnipeg deaths

  • CBC News
U.S. FDA grants speedy approval of Eli Lilly's GLP-1 oral weight-loss pill
  • Apr 01, 2026

U.S. FDA grants speedy approval of Eli Lilly's GLP-1 oral weight-loss pill

  • Global News
Eli Lilly Will Buy a Narcolepsy Drug Developer for $6.3 Billion
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  • Apr 01, 2026

Eli Lilly Will Buy a Narcolepsy Drug Developer for $6.3 Billion

  • The New York Times
NHS England to offer weight-loss drugs to 1.2m people to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
  • Apr 01, 2026

NHS England to offer weight-loss drugs to 1.2m people to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes

  • The Guardian
Tpoxx should no longer be used to treat mpox, European drug regulators say
  • Mar 31, 2026

Tpoxx should no longer be used to treat mpox, European drug regulators say

  • CIDRAP
Eli Lilly Will Buy a Narcolepsy Drug Developer for $6.3 Billion
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  • Mar 31, 2026

Eli Lilly Will Buy a Narcolepsy Drug Developer for $6.3 Billion

  • The New York Times
Generic versions of weight-loss drugs should arrive on Canadian pharmacy shelves this summer
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  • Mar 29, 2026

Generic versions of weight-loss drugs should arrive on Canadian pharmacy shelves this summer

  • National Post
The UK is 'weeks away' from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say
  • Mar 28, 2026

The UK is 'weeks away' from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say

  • The Guardian
Gord Downie's doctor shares new optimism for brain cancer patients
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  • Mar 28, 2026

Gord Downie's doctor shares new optimism for brain cancer patients

  • The Whig
China's rise threatens the drug world's status quo
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  • Mar 28, 2026

China's rise threatens the drug world's status quo

  • Axios
More deficiencies uncovered at blood plasma donor centres in Canada
  • Mar 27, 2026

More deficiencies uncovered at blood plasma donor centres in Canada
Inspection of Grifols' head office finds 'deficiencies'
  • Mar 27, 2026

Inspection of Grifols' head office finds 'deficiencies'
People selling plasma to Grifols not told about its use for drugs sold overseas, MPs hear
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  • Mar 27, 2026

People selling plasma to Grifols not told about its use for drugs sold overseas, MPs hear

  • The Globe and Mail
As popular as weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are, they're about to meet their match in cheaper generics
  • Mar 26, 2026

As popular as weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are, they're about to meet their match in cheaper generics

  • CBC News
Why Canada spends $1-billion a year on drugs made from blood plasma
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  • Mar 25, 2026

Why Canada spends $1-billion a year on drugs made from blood plasma

  • The Globe and Mail
Small study finds promise in phage therapy for cystic fibrosis patients
  • Mar 25, 2026

Small study finds promise in phage therapy for cystic fibrosis patients

  • CIDRAP
Regina plasma clinic investigated for 'non-compliance': Health Canada
  • Mar 24, 2026

Regina plasma clinic investigated for 'non-compliance': Health Canada

  • CTV News
EU regulator flags Baxter cancer drug shortage until early next year
  • Mar 24, 2026

EU regulator flags Baxter cancer drug shortage until early next year

  • Reuters
Pfizer valneva lyme disease shot shows more than 70 efficacy late stage trial
  • Mar 24, 2026

Pfizer valneva lyme disease shot shows more than 70 efficacy late stage trial

  • Reuters
What's rare about this lab that's searching for new medicines
  • Mar 23, 2026

What's rare about this lab that's searching for new medicines

  • npr
Novartis to buy breast cancer drug candidate in up to $3bn deal
  • Mar 21, 2026

Novartis to buy breast cancer drug candidate in up to $3bn deal

  • Reuters
Diabetes patients who stop GLP-1 drugs increase their heart risks
  • Mar 21, 2026

Diabetes patients who stop GLP-1 drugs increase their heart risks

  • Reuters
Cardiovascular risk increases when GLP-1 drug treatment stopped: study
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  • Mar 21, 2026

Cardiovascular risk increases when GLP-1 drug treatment stopped: study

  • Human Resources Director
How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries
  • Mar 20, 2026

How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries

  • The New York Times
Could GLP-1 drugs help your mental health? New study finds a link
  • Mar 20, 2026

Could GLP-1 drugs help your mental health? New study finds a link

  • Global News
Molecule in python blood could pave way for new obesity drugs, scientists say
  • Mar 19, 2026

Molecule in python blood could pave way for new obesity drugs, scientists say

  • The Guardian
TrumpRX lists many drugs' prices higher than what's paid in the UK
  • Mar 19, 2026

TrumpRX lists many drugs' prices higher than what's paid in the UK

  • Reuters
Federal government strikes task force of industry reps from pharma, biotech seeking to improve Canada’s competitiveness in the sector
  • Mar 18, 2026

Federal government strikes task force of industry reps from pharma, biotech seeking to improve Canada’s competitiveness in the sector

  • Government of Canada
Federal government announces $20 million in research and development funding for genomics
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  • Mar 18, 2026

Federal government announces $20 million in research and development funding for genomics

  • Calgary Herald
Ozempic, Wegovy: India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
  • Mar 18, 2026

Ozempic, Wegovy: India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

  • BBC News
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  • Mar 17, 2026

When generic versions of weight-loss drugs arrive, public plans should cover them, experts say

  • The Globe and Mail
Middle East war disrupts pharma air routes, risks cancer drugs supply
  • Mar 16, 2026

Middle East war disrupts pharma air routes, risks cancer drugs supply

  • Reuters
Geopolitical tensions show need for more made-in-Canada medicines, pharma stakeholders tell House Health Committee
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  • Mar 16, 2026

Geopolitical tensions show need for more made-in-Canada medicines, pharma stakeholders tell House Health Committee

  • The Hill Times
Ontario restricts new rental building in favour of Sanofi pharma plant
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  • Mar 14, 2026

Ontario restricts new rental building in favour of Sanofi pharma plant

  • The Globe and Mail
Major changes to cardiovascular guidelines suggest taking statins as young as 30
  • Mar 14, 2026

Major changes to cardiovascular guidelines suggest taking statins as young as 30

  • STAT
FDA approves use of RSV vaccine in at-risk younger adults
  • Mar 14, 2026

FDA approves use of RSV vaccine in at-risk younger adults

  • CIDRAP
Xenon stock soars as B.C. drug developer reports strong results for epilepsy treatment
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  • Mar 13, 2026

Xenon stock soars as B.C. drug developer reports strong results for epilepsy treatment

  • The Globe and Mail
Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users, study finds
  • Mar 11, 2026

Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users, study finds

  • The Guardian

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