GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has issued a voluntary Class II recall for three batches of its Ventolin HFA 200D inhalers, totaling over 593,000 units. The recall only affects hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers and retailers and will not require patients to return their medication. Ventolin inhalers are...

Two medications for treating the hepatitis C virus (HCV) have been granted US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval for use on children. Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) and Harvoni (ledipasivir and sofosbuvir) are already prescribed to adults but are the first HCV medications given approval for...

EpiPen prices in the United States have more than doubled over the past 10 years, leaving many patients who need the life-saving devices struggling with the cost. These are the findings of a recent report published by the University of Chicago, following analysis of nationwide data on people with...

Looking for ways to save money on your prescriptions? Opting for generic alternatives to branded drugs is a great way to significantly reduce your prescription bills. Nearly eight of ten prescriptions filled in the United States are for generics, according to figures from the FDA. These drugs are...

The president and chief executive of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has highlighted the importance of discounts on prescriptions. His comments come following the launch of the organization's "Share the Savings" campaign. He suggested patients with access to discounts...

A new drug to treat adult patients suffering from primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) has been approved by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) was developed by Genentech - a member of the Roche Group - and will be available to patients across the United...

The cold wintery weather can be the cause or trigger for a variety of health issues and problems. Everyday complaints such as the common cold and flu are more frequent, as are hospital acquired infections and viral infections such as norovirus. The cold months of the year also bring a higher risk...

People with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have different brain structures from those without the condition, a recent study suggests. Researchers found certain key areas of the brain were a smaller volume among patients with ADHD than those measured in people without the condition....