The Trump administration’s decision to cut the FDA’s staff might jeopardize crucial work related to medical devices and food safety. It could also hinder the agency’s ability to gain knowledge in new areas. This might affect the FDA’s work on medications like Advil and Tylenol.

Telehealth provider Hims & Hers announced that it will advise customers to look for other dosage options for certain medications. Despite this, the company still expects to see increased revenue and profits in 2025. Some of the medications they offer include sildenafil (generic Viagra) and tadalafil (generic Cialis).

This financing deal is the second-biggest of the year for one of the nearly 24 venture capital firms monitored by BioPharma Dive. It involves investments in the pharmaceutical sector, potentially including companies that develop medications such as Lipitor or Zoloft.

Investors have warned that the Trump administration’s plans to cut funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) could negatively impact the U.S. drug industry in the long run. These cuts might slow down the development of new medications, such as those used for treating conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.

Company CEO David Ricks announced that they are investing billions of dollars in the U.S. He also suggested extending the 2017 tax cuts and changing Medicare’s program for negotiating drug prices.

Blood test company Grail has teamed up with “Grey’s Anatomy” star Kate Walsh for a campaign aimed at encouraging Generation X to get cancer screenings early.

Arnie said he’d return, and he has. Three months after taking on the role of Chief Movement Officer at Zimmer Biomet, the iconic action star is now leading a campaign to encourage people dealing with joint pain. Inspired by his famous line from “The Terminator,” this campaign aims to motivate those suffering from joint issues. Medications often used for joint pain relief include ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib.

Merck is preparing for a big change in 2028 when the sales growth of its popular cancer drug, Keytruda, is expected to slow down significantly. This change is due to several reasons, including competition from other medications.

More than ten years after Xiaflex was approved by the FDA as a non-surgical treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture, Endo is launching its first TV commercial specifically for this condition.

Patient communities on social media are more than just support groups. They are active spaces where patients, caregivers, and others share their health experiences and seek advice. Some people look for comfort, while others want information. As trust in traditional healthcare institutions declines, social media has become both a helpful resource and a potential risk. Understanding how people interact in these spaces is important. For example, patients might discuss medications like Lisinopril for blood pressure or Metformin for diabetes in these communities.