It’s Getting Harder to Come Up With a Successful Drug

The odds of shepherding a new drug to market in recent years has fallen to nearly one in 10 — about half of the previous rate, according to a new study released this week. First, a new treatment must survive several layers of …

Pharmaceuticals Look Beyond Medications to Smartphone Apps

Pharmaceutical companies looking for fresh sources of profit are increasingly investing in a range of health care innovations that aren’t drugs at all, from smartphone apps and educational websites to social media platforms and…