Pharmaceuticals industry
NHS to use world's most expensive drug to treat spinal muscular atrophy
Zolgensma, which costs £1.79m for one-off treatment, will be available in England this year for the first time
Phoebe Weston
08, Mar, 2021 @12:01 AM
From Pfizer to Moderna: who's making billions from Covid-19 vaccines?
The companies in line for the biggest windfalls – and the shareholders who have already made fortunes
Julia Kollewe
06, Mar, 2021 @11:55 AM
Germany voices concern over Italy's block of vaccine export to Australia
European commission backs Italian government, which says the 250,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine must stay in EU
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
05, Mar, 2021 @5:37 PM
WHO chief: waive Covid vaccine patents to put world on 'war footing'
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he supports patent waiver to help countries make and sell cheap vaccine copies
Sarah Boseley Health editor
05, Mar, 2021 @12:00 PM
Italy blocks export of 250,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Australia
Row continues between EU and drug firm after shortfall in vaccine deliveries to bloc
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
04, Mar, 2021 @4:53 PM
Thalidomide scandal: Sunak pledges lifetime support for survivors
Joy and relief from campaigners as chancellor’s budget extends support that had been due to run out in 2023
Amelia Hill
03, Mar, 2021 @4:08 PM
Covid: Germany and France under pressure to shift Oxford vaccine
Both countries urged to take action to avoid pile-up of unused AstraZeneca vaccine doses
Philip Oltermann in Berlin Jon Henley in Paris
02, Mar, 2021 @1:57 PM
Pfizer vaccine may be less effective in people with obesity, says study
Healthcare workers with obesity found to produce only about half the antibodies healthy people do
Linda Geddes Science correspondent
28, Feb, 2021 @6:18 PM
Germany set to give AstraZeneca jab to older people
Regulator concedes process had ‘somehow gone wrong’ and is could soon approve vaccine
Philip Oltermann and Robin McKie
27, Feb, 2021 @9:45 PM
Johnson & Johnson one-shot Covid vaccine gets nod from FDA advisory panel
Vaccine, along with those from Pfizer and Moderna, should provide US with more than enough supply to vaccinate every person
Jessica Glenza
26, Feb, 2021 @10:06 PM
Life-extending drug for incurable breast cancer approved for NHS use
About 3,300 women a year may benefit from decision to approve ribociclib
Denis Campbell Health policy editor
26, Feb, 2021 @4:28 PM
Blair says collaboration on Covid could have cut three months off crisis
Former prime minister tells the Guardian the world must be better prepared for the next pandemic
Heather Stewart
26, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM
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