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Walgreens Spearheads Advancement of Cell and Gene Therapies in Patient Care Expansion

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Walgreens announces expansion into cell and gene therapy services in the U.S., aiming to provide specialized care for patients with chronic, rare, or complex conditions. The move includes the launch of a new business unit and the opening of a facility in Pittsburgh dedicated to cell and gene therapies, reflecting the growing importance of specialty pharmacies in the healthcare system. [ad_1] A person rides past a Walgreens truck, owned by the Walgreens Boots Alliance, in Manhattan, New York City, on Nov. 26, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Walgreens on Thursday said…

Amgen wants in on the booming weight loss drug market — and it's taking a different approach

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[ad_1] The Amgen logo is displayed outside Amgen headquarters on May 17, 2023 in Thousand Oaks, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Amgen is taking a new approach as it tries to stand out in a crowded field of drugmakers racing to develop the next blockbuster weight loss drug. The biotech company is testing an injectable treatment that helps people lose weight differently from the existing injections from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, and other obesity medicines in development. Amgen’s treatment, called MariTide, also appears to help patients keep weight…