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How Much Do Ozempic and Wegovy Cost? Not What You Think.
Drug companies are making billions from a new class of in-demand weight-loss treatments. But the prices are not what they seem.
10 Charged in $20 Million Scheme to Sell Black-Market H.I.V. Drugs
Federal prosecutors said the defendants encouraged low-income patients to sell their medication to them and then resold the drugs and used the money to buy luxury goods.
Biden’s Aid, and Pointed Advice, to Israel
Readers respond to President Biden’s visit to Israel and developments in the war. Also: Unifying America; end of a CBC tradition; over-the-counter drugs.
Rite Aid Is Closing 154 Stores
The pharmacy chain, once the largest in the United States, detailed a batch of store closures in a bankruptcy court filing.
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy, Facing Slumping Sales and Opioid Suits
The pharmacy chain, one of the country’s largest, faces more than a thousand lawsuits that say it filled illegal prescriptions for painkillers.
Scientists Investigating Alzheimer’s Drug Faulted in Leaked Report
A professor at the City College of New York engaged in “significant research misconduct,” an expert committee concluded.
Family Dollar Recalls Hundreds of Products Sold in 23 States
The products, which include over-the-counter drugs, medical devices and hygiene supplies, were not stored at proper temperatures, the company said.
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Starting. Here’s How to Navigate the Ad Blitz.
A new study found that the advertisements can be confusing and misleading. Here’s how to make smart buying decisions.
Do Early R.S.V. Vaccine Trials Have a Henrietta Lacks Story?
A medical breakthrough has a history tangled up in questions of medical ethics and racial exploitation.
FDA Issues Warning Over Misuse of Ketamine Therapy
Unsupervised treatment — fueled by telemedicine prescriptions — for various psychiatric problems poses a number of health risks, the agency said.
Placebo Effect is Powerful
Unpacking the mystery of placebo.
A Clash of Views Over the Israel-Hamas War
Sampling the responses as the conflict rages on. Also: A Covid Catch-22; treating drug addiction; private security guards in a distressed downtown.
The A.D.H.D. Drug Shortage Is Causing Real Pain
The United States cannot continue torturing people who rely on controlled substances to function.
The Wegovy Shortage Drags On, Leaving Patients in Limbo
The situation has left many patients frustrated and unable to start taking the weight loss drug.
Food Industry Influence Could Cloud the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, a New Report Says
The process of updating the healthy eating recommendations has become more transparent in recent years, but conflicts persist.
Can Nasal Sprays Protect You From Covid? Some Experts are Skeptical.
Formulas are being touted online as an extra safeguard against the virus, but they’re not F.D.A. approved and some experts are skeptical.
Drug Makers Agree to Negotiate With Medicare on Prices of 10 Medications
The pharmaceutical companies said they would begin talks even as several of them were suing the Biden administration over a new law authorizing the negotiations.
For the F.D.A., Cold Medicine That Doesn’t Work Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Americans spend billions on drugs that don’t work.
As Covid Infections Rise, Nursing Homes Are Still Waiting for Vaccines
Now that the U.S. government has stepped back from issuing vaccines, long-term care operators have yet to start administering shots to protect one of the most vulnerable populations.
New Covid Vaccines Hit Insurance Snags: What to Do if Yours Gets Denied
The updated shot is here. But pharmacies are rescheduling appointments, and some people are being told their insurance will not cover it.