FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative
ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
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FDA rejects approval of epinephrine nasal spray
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.
In-flight emergencies raise concerns about airlines' medical kit requirements
About one out of every 600 flights has an in-flight medical emergency, one report found.
Reported EpiPen failures
Mylan, the drug company that created outrage with the dramatic price hike of the EpiPen, is on the defensive again. A new report shows a big rise in complaints about the device not working in life-threatening emergencies. Tony Dokoupil reports.
EpiPen competition
Prices for the EpiPen have soared more than 480% in the past 7 years. Now, generic brands and versions from other companies gaining market share. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner joins CBSN to discuss confusion over the cost of the emergency allergy treatment.
Prices of EpiPen alternatives
There are now more choices for millions of people who relied on the EpiPen for life-threatening allergies, but there is still confusion over the treatments' costs. The Auvi-Q is an epinephrine auto-injector alternative that's listed as $4,500 for a two-pack. But most patients aren't paying a penny of that, leading to the question: who is? Anna Werner reports.
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Mylan CEO on EpiPen price hike
Pharmaceutical giant Mylan was at the center of criticism last year over rising drug prices. Its EpiPen became the lightning rod for scrutiny, as the life-saving allergy drug's price increased by nearly 500 percent over seven years. In her first in-depth interview since giving testimony before Congress, Mylan CEO Heather Bresch talks to Norah O'Donnell and responds to the outrage among lawmakers and consumers.
Mylan CEO on competition
Heather Bresch, who was called before Congress last year to explain why EpiPen's price had soared by nearly 500 percent over seven years, tells Norah O'Donnell why a competing product on the market doesn't necessarily bring prices down.
Mylan CEO on EpiPen controversy
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch is opening up about the firestorm created by the nearly-500 percent increase in the price of EpiPens. She was called to testify before Congress last year about the $600 price tag for the life-saving allergy medicine. In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, Bresch told us bigger change is needed to fix what she calls a broken healthcare system. Watch the full interview Friday on "CBS This Morning."
EpiPen price hike hearing
On Capitol Hill, Mylan CEO Heather Bresch strongly defended the EpiPen's nearly-500 percent price hike, testifying under oath. CBS News reviewed documents the company turned over to lawmakers that showed how much Mylan expected the EpiPen to generate in net sales this year. Vinita Nair reports.
Mylan EpiPen prices
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch faced bipartisan backlash for her company's pricing and revenue strategy on Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The price of EpiPens has increased from about $100 for a two pack to more than $600. Vinita Nair reports.
EpiPen price hike
New controversy swirls around the maker of the EpiPen, as the mother of Mylan CEO Heather Bresch reportedly helped the company establish a near-monopoly in schools, as the head of a national education group. CBS News' reporting last month on the nearly-500 percent price hike on the EpiPen prompted widespread public backlash, and Bresch is set to testify today on Capitol Hill about the price increase. Vinita Nair reports.
Generic EpiPen
The maker of EpiPen says it will release a generic version of the live-saving drug that will cost roughly half of the original price. WCBS medical correspondent Dr. Max Gomez joins CBSN to discuss the alternative option.
EpiPen price hike
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch went on the offensive Thursday as the company announced it would provide consumers a discount for the EpiPen. The pharmaceutical company has raised the price of the life-saving device by 500% since 2009. Vinita Nair reports.
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EpiPen price hike
The maker of EpiPen, a potentially life-saving medical device for severe allergic reactions, is now under Congressional scrutiny over how its cost has risen nearly 500 percent since 2009. But one prominent and controversial figure, former pharma CEO Martin Shkreli who has no connections to the EpiPen product, is defending the increase. Vinita Nair reports.
Martin Shkreli on EpiPen
In a conversation with CBS News' Vinita Nair, controversial former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals defends drug-maker Mylan for its skyrocketing cost of the device that delivers a life-saving injection for people with severe allergies. Shkreli has no connection with the EpiPen product. He also claims he is "innocent" of his own, unrelated federal securities fraud charges.
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Shkreli on EpiPen
Several members of Congress are demanding to know why the price of EpiPens has skyrocketed by 500 percent. The devices deliver a life-saving injection for people with severe allergies. Vinita Nair spoke with a former pharmaceutical exec who faced similar criticism last year.
Martin Shkreli interview
The cost of EpiPens are on the rise. Founder and former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, Martin Shkreli, joins CBSN with to discuss why he believes the price hike is justified and why he raised the price of Daraprim by 5000%.
EpiPen price soaring
Families with severe allergies often rely on EpiPens to deliver a dose of potentially life-saving medicine if a child has a bad reaction. But the cost of the EpiPen is surging, having risen by more than 480 percent since 2009, putting the pinch on many families. Vinita Nair reports.
Pfizer buying Mylan to create generic drug giant
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One dead as Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii's Big Island as a Category 1 storm
Hurricane Lala slammed Hawaii's Big Island, where it was bringing heavy rain and the possibility of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
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Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for a strike in the south that killed at least nine people, including children, according to the health ministry.
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South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
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NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine
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Indiana storms linked to 5 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett urged residents along the White River to evacuate on Saturday.
Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he called President Trump and asked him to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation.
Construction workers find $10 million gold stash in renovations
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5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University, 1 suspect arrested
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Indiana storms linked to 5 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett urged residents along the White River to evacuate on Saturday.
American Kate Douglass sets 50-meter freestyle world record at Pan Pacific
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5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University, 1 suspect arrested
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
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Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
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FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
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Walmart tomato soup kits recalled over Listeria risk, FDA says
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See how much renters pay for a 2-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities
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South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
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Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after deadly crash
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
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Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C.
The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.
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Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
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My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine
It is the latest in a series of similar incidents involving drone incursions into NATO airspace from Ukraine
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Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake
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Liechtenstein moves to change succession laws, paves way for women on throne
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Father and young sons rescued after 16 hours stranded off Thai island
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Elizabeth Cook sings "Girls of Atomic City"
Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Girls of Atomic City."
Elizabeth Cook takes us to "Sunset Promenade"
Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Sunset Promenade."
Elizabeth Cook sings "Razorwire Wall"
Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Razorwire Wall."
Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris on new film
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The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies
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French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority
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Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
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How a total solar eclipse stopped a war
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
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Violent crime down in big cities
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5 hurt in Virginia State University shooting
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Italian art heist foiled
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Violent crime down in big cities
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