Drugs & Pharmaceuticals

News and analysis on drug development, clinical evidence, regulatory approvals, pharmacology, and the science behind treatments — from small molecules to biologics.

Pull Incentives & Antimicrobial Resistance: Is Europe up to the Task?

I have been saying for years that for a pull incentive to actually function as an incentive, it must be large enough to motivate investors and large Pharma to get back into antibiotic R&D.

Canadians Use Dark Web To Buy Ridiculously Expensive Pain Meds

To update a very old adage: "The Pain is Always Less Painful on the Other Side of the Border." Same old, same old, but worse

Time To Ban Catnip. It Contains A Cat Opioid!

In this mad world, it's OK for college students to guzzle obscene amounts of alcohol (so that they can become adults who will guzzle obscene amounts of alcohol), and

There has been considerable speculation that NSAIDs might be harmful to people who are suffering from the aches and pains of a COVID infection. Back in March Olivier Vér

Drug Half-Life: Why Viagra Works for 4 Hours But Cialis Works for 24 Hours

Sometimes, guys need a little help in the bedroom, and one option is to use a drug like Viagra or Cialis. The former works for about four hours, while the latter can work up to 24 hours or even longer. Why?