France launches first order for bird flu vaccines

[ad_1] PARIS, April 6 (Reuters) – France has launched a tender for 80 million doses of bird flu vaccines in order to be ready to start its vaccination programme in…

AmerisourceBergen to buy Walgreens’ distribution unit in $6.5 bln Europe push

[ad_1] Jan 6 (Reuters) – U.S. drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen Corp (ABC.N) said on Wednesday it would buy Walgreens Boots Alliance’s (WBA.O) distribution business for $6.5 billion to expand in Europe…

US STOCKS Wall St tumbles after J&J vaccine data, GameStop effect weighs

[ad_1] NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes slumped on Friday as investors gauged the efficacy data of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, while a standoff between Wall…

EU drug regulator to issue view on J&J vaccine next week

[ad_1] EMA expects to issue recommendation following review U.S. paused J&J vaccine use to look into rare clotting EMA says benefits of J&J vaccine still outweigh risks J&J has recommended…

Sacklers boost opioid settlement offer to $4.3 billion -sources

[ad_1] NEW YORK, March 11 (Reuters) – Members of the Sackler family who own Purdue Pharma LP have offered roughly $4.3 billion to resolve sprawling opioid litigation, up from $3…

EXCLUSIVE Congressional Democrats set to back more than $50 billion for transportation sector

[ad_1] WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Democrats in the U.S. Congress are to release a sweeping plan on Monday to provide more than $50 billion in additional assistance to U.S.…

COVID caused brain damage in 2 infants infected during pregnancy -US study

[ad_1] CHICAGO, April 6 (Reuters) – Researchers at the University of Miami reported on Thursday what they believe are the first two confirmed cases in which the SARS-CoV-2 virus crossed…

Former Italy PM Berlusconi in intensive care with leukaemia, lung infection

[ad_1] Berlusconi, 86, is suffering from leukaemia Currently in intensive care for lung infection Taken to hospital on Wednesday with breathing problems Billionaire media tycoon leads Forza Italia party MILAN,…

In listening mode, new Bayer CEO keeps ‘open mind’ on company split

[ad_1] LEVERKUSEN, Germany, April 5 (Reuters) – Incoming Bayer (BAYGn.DE) chief executive Bill Anderson says he is keeping an open mind on whether to break up the company into smaller…

Italy’s ex-PM Berlusconi, 86, being treated in intensive care in Milan hospital

[ad_1] Berlusconi, 86, in intensive care in Milan hospital Infection treated last week has recurred Will stay in hospital overnight Former prime minister still leads Forza Italia party MILAN, April…