Tag: drug
The EU is planning the biggest pharmaceutical reform in 20 years
Research at Bayer Like other sectors of the economy, the pharmaceutical industry is also feeling the effects of the significantly higher energy prices and higher costs for primary products. (Photo:…
Lauterbach lets stoner dreams burst
cannabis plants According to the traffic light plans, up to three plants should be allowed to be grown at home. (Photo: Getty Images) Sometimes you have to take one step…
These are the traffic light’s plans for legalization
Berlin Health Minister Karl Lauterbach used to be a staunch opponent of cannabis legalization. With the controlled release of the drug, the SPD politician is now launching one of the…
Federal government wants to alleviate drug shortages
Berlin Important antibiotics, fever syrups and even anti-cancer drugs are always difficult to obtain in pharmacies. More than 460 drugs are currently on the list of the Federal Institute for…
Inflarx’s Covid drug approved in the US – stock rises sharply
Niels Riedemann The founder and CEO of Inflarx sees hope in the drug for seriously ill Covid patients. (Photo: InflaRx) Frankfurt An approval success that many investors no longer expected…
Drug policy Lauterbach has to accept significant cutbacks in cannabis legalization
Karl Lauterbach Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach (SPD) speaks about the planned controlled sale of cannabis to adults in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD)…
Diabetes drug ensures Boehringer’s growth leap
Frankfurt Strong growth in the diabetes drug Jardiance and positive currency effects brought the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim 2022 the largest increase in sales in a good two decades. For…
A Drug Gang Dismantled Thanks to Apple AirTag
It turned out that Apple’s tracking device AirTag is also used by narcotics teams in the USA. Law enforcement officers, who placed AirTags in drug packages, succeeded in taking down…
Biontech secures new cancer drug with deal worth millions
Biontech founder Ugur Sahin The company is currently also growing through acquisitions. (Photo: imago images/photothek) Frankfurt With one of its largest deals to date, Biontech is expanding its product development…
Beverages: Innovative winegrowers: Wine from the beer returnable bottle
Wine in returnable bottles The Palatinate organic winery Galler fills its wine into 0.5 liter beer bottles. The reusable bottle with crown cap can be given to the normal deposit…
Enchilada wants to open a franchise chain in Germany.
Cannabis store concept by Heesh The legal situation surrounding the planned legalization of cannabis is still controversial. Munich Many details of the planned legalization of cannabis in Germany are still…
With German research to number two in the pharmaceutical industry
Frankfurt The German pharmaceutical industry has a long tradition in immunology – and is still very efficient when it comes to researching new medicines. Commercially, two US companies are currently…
Generic manufacturers want to take more drugs off the market
Berlin Fever juices, important antibiotics, even anti-cancer drugs are always hard to come by in pharmacies. More than 400 drugs are currently on the list of the Federal Institute for…
Cigarettes are sold less frequently – tobacco manufacturers remain highly profitable
Dusseldorf Although fewer cigarettes are sold in Germany, the tobacco industry is still highly profitable. Cigarette sales fell by 8.3 percent in 2022, more significantly than in previous years: 65.8…
Hype or Lifesaver? Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize drug searches
Frankfurt After the IT industry, the pharmaceutical industry is now also increasing its investments in artificial intelligence (AI). This is shown by a number of takeovers and alliances completed in…
Antwerp is arming itself against cocaine smugglers
Antwerp The port of Antwerp lies on the Scheldt like a giant octopus. The numerous side arms allow incoming container ships to be processed at the same time. At 150…
Funds decide on measures against drug shortages
Berlin The statutory health insurance companies (GKV) have decided on measures to alleviate the strained supply of children’s medication. The so-called fixed amounts for certain drugs with the active ingredients…
FDA grants preliminary approval for new Alzheimer’s drug
Frankfurt On Friday evening, the American drug agency FDA granted preliminary approval for the new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, thereby raising hopes for further progress in the fight against dementia. The…
Son of drug lord El Chapo arrested in Mexico
Mexico City,. Culiacan The attack took place at dawn: near the city of Culiacán, units of the Mexican Navy and National Guard arrested one of the sons of drug lord…
Son of drug lord El Chapo arrested in Mexico
Gang crime in Mexico After the arrest of the drug lord in the city of Culiacán, criminals blocked buses and trucks on the streets and set the vehicles on fire.…