The Galien Foundation has revealed its latest nominees for the 2021 Prix Galien USA Award highlighting innovations in biotechnology, pharmaceutical agents, medical technology and digital health products. Entrants to the competition must have received FDA approval within the past five years and demonstrate exceptional therapeutic potential. The Galien Foundation does not use financial data to…
Purdue Pharma reaches $8B federal settlement over opioid abuse crisis
The U.S. Department of Justice today announced a roughly $8 billion resolution with Purdue Pharma relating to its role in the U.S. opioid abuse crisis. The agreement — which is pending approval in bankruptcy court in Southern New York as part of Purdue’s ongoing Chapter 11 process — has the company paying a criminal fine…
The most innovative pharmaceutical agents of 2020
The Galien Foundation recently announced nominees for most innovative pharmaceutical agents for its 14th Annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The foundation bestows the Prix Galien Award annually to examples of outstanding biomedical, pharmaceutical drugs and medical technology products that are designed to improve the human condition. “As we celebrate 50 years of the Prix Galien…