Drugs

Healthcare

Google-Backed AI Drug-Developer Isomorphic Labs Secures $600 Million

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Though Isomorphic is burning through millions in R&D costs now, investors have high hopes for the potential of AI drug development.

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Inflation & Prices

CVS Names New CEO Amid Uncertain Retail Pharmacy Landscape

The leadership change comes as the retail pharmacy industry faces thin profit margins, store closures, and layoffs.

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Media & Entertainment

Can the Enhanced Games Get the World Hooked on Steroids?

After nearly 3,000 years, the business of the Olympics is ripe for disruption. Could performance enhancing drugs shake up the games?

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Healthcare

Medicare to Cut Costs on 64 Drugs, May Influence Private Insurance Prices

The Department of Health announced this week that Medicare is cutting prices for dozens of prescription drugs that have outpaced inflation.

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