Bayer to shutter Pittsburgh site in global consolidation drive by Angus Liu Wednesday, January 16, 2019 The shutdown means 569 employees and 96 contractors will be cut over the next two years.
Pharma sales rep regulations proposal stalls in Philadelphia by Beth Snyder Bulik Monday, January 7, 2019 The Philadelphia city council paused its proposal to regulate pharmaceutical sales reps at the final meeting of the year but will take it up in 2019.
Ex-Merck chemist faces prison for allegedly dumping cyanide by Eric Sagonowsky Wednesday, February 14, 2018 A former chemist at Merck & Co. is facing criminal charges—and a potential sentence of up to 20 years—after allegedly stealing cyanide from a lab.
Zostavax patients sue Merck over 'serious' side effects by Eric Sagonowsky Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Merck & Co. could have a growing Zostavax problem. Several plaintiffs have sued, claiming the shingles vaccine caused serious injury and death, more cases are coming, lawyers say.