Page 22 - Mark Mcclellan News Today

The Commission deadlocked along party lines Thursday on whether to launch a study of the U.S.’ biggest pharmacy benefit managers.

As a virus-weary world limps through the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts are sending out a warning signal: Do not expect the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 to be the last variant we contend with — and do not let your guard down yet. In the midst of a vast wave of milder infections, countries around the world are dialing back restrictions and softening their messaging. Many people are starting to assume they have had their run-in with COVID-19 and that the pandemic is tailing off. T...

Food industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Rob Califf returns to lead the FDA as the US continues to cope with the pandemic and opioid epidemic. The agency also is facing questions about its processes for accelerated drug approvals.

Healthcare

The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Robert M. Califf as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, overcoming vocal opposition from West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III and other Democrats who said President Biden's pick was too cozy with the pharmaceutical industry.

The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Robert M. Califf as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, overcoming vocal opposition from West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III and other Democrats who said President Biden's pick was too cozy with the pharmaceutical industry.

BioPharma

As a virus-weary world limps through the third year of the outbreak, experts warn that omicron won't be the last variant we have to contend with.

As a virus-weary world limps through the third year of the outbreak, experts are sending out a warning signal: Don't expect omicron to be the last variant we have to contend with - and don't let your guard down yet.