The pharmaceutical industry entails the discovery, development, and manufacture of drugs and medications (pharmaceuticals) by public and private organizations.

A pharmaceutical is a substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease and for restoring, correcting, or modifying organic functions.

Nov 18, 2025 · The Sackler family formerly owned the pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma, known for developing the highly addictive drug OxyContin. They gave up control of the company in 2025 as …

Aside from his work at Sun Pharma, Shanghvi was active as a personal investor, with interests that increasingly extended beyond pharmaceuticals, notably in the field of renewable energy.

Like most “big pharma” companies, AstraZeneca’s future depends on its ability to: Maintain a pipeline of new and improved treatments in order to manage its revenue streams as patents for its key drugs …

Nov 19, 2024 · Sackler family, American family, former owners of the pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma. Although the family is well known...

2 days ago · Date of Removal: July 13, 2005 Manufacturer: Purdue Pharma Medical Use: narcotic painkiller Cause for Recall: high levels of Palladone could slow or stop breathing or cause coma or …

Dec 21, 2025 · Vivek Ramaswamy (born 1985) is an American biotech entrepreneur who drew national attention with his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

4 days ago · First Amendment, amendment (1791) to the Constitution of the United States that is part of the Bill of Rights. It protects freedom of worship, of speech, and of the press and the right to …

Although the family is well known for its philanthropic contributions to major institutions in the United States and Europe, its members gained notoriety in the early 21st century for their role in …