Pharmalot.. Pharmalittle.. As the weekend nears, we’re catching up on Sanders, Shkreli, opioids and…
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? As you may recall, this is our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is modest, but we do look forward to spending time with our short people, one of whom has been away, picking a few apples and manicuring the Pharmalot grounds. And what about you? ‘Tis the season to enjoy the outdoors, such as a ride in the country. You could catch up with friends. Or simply plan the rest of your life. Whatever you do, be safe. Enjoy and see you soon…
Bernie Sanders, who regularly lambasts drug makers, has rejected a $2,700 campaign donation from Martin Shkreli, who is the object of national scorn for raising the price of a life-saving medicine by 5,000 percent; Who is the most highly rated chief executive in the world? The number one spot goes to Lars Rebien Sorensen at Novo Nordisk; and The FDA declined to approve an AstraZeneca fixed-dose combination of its Onglyza and Farxiga diabetes drugs, dealing a blow to a key part of the drugmaker’s strategy.