AstraZeneca is to sell European rights to its cholesterol drug Crestor (rosuvastatin) to Germany’s Grunenthal. Crestor is a statin and at its peak generated annual revenues of more than $7 ...

However, they're generally considered to be safe and highly effective. DailyMed. Label: Crestor- rosuvastatin calcium tablet, film coated. DailyMed. Label: Lipitor- atorvastatin calcium tablet, film ...

Most of us know someone who’s taking medicine to manage cholesterol levels, if we’re not the ones taking it ourselves. In ...

Found a stray pill in your medicine cabinet? Have a loved one who mixed up a couple of their meds by mistake? There are plenty of reasons you might wonder, “What pill is this?” WebMD’s Pill ...

Women have been enjoying the benefits of the birth control pill since the first one was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 9, 1960. When used as directed, the pill is 99% ...

Having a pill stuck in the throat can be irritating or even dangerous, but it is important to stay calm and find a solution. What to do depends on whether the person is conscious and can breathe ...

Researchers in pharma and beyond have historically glommed onto a limited number of disease targets, limiting innovation. AI ...

AZ's chief executive Pascal Soriot needs to rebuild the firm's sales, which will be hit again when its blockbuster cholesterol drug Crestor goes off patent in mid-2016. After successfully fending ...

In some types of birth control pills, the last week of the pack usually consists of inactive or placebo pills. These pills do not contain any hormones. There are many different types of birth ...

As you age, your muscle fibers become less dense, which makes them less flexible and more prone to injury,” says Elizabeth ...

Mifepristone tablets are seen in a Planned Parenthood clinic Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], ...