Regulatory delays, GLP-1 momentum and drug candidates top today’s updates

February 5, 2026

1. CVS: 4 drug candidates to watch Full story

2. Why this Mount Sinai leader is cautious toward Trump's drug pricing reforms Full story

3. Cardiology's shifting fast. How Advocate, Baptist Health South Florida + Fairview are adapting systemwide here.

 

4. FDA delays approval of AstraZeneca's injectable lupus drug Full story

5. 10 hospitals, health systems seeking pharmacy leaders Full story

6. Payer restrictions are extending time to therapy. How health systems are responding here.

 

7. Wegovy pill is the nation's fastest drug launch: Report Full story

8. 'Meh': Mark Cuban casts doubt on FTC, Cigna's Express Scripts settlement Full story

9. MetroHealth CEO urges Cleveland Clinic to reconsider level 1 trauma center plans Full story

10. AMA alters position on gender-affirming surgeries for minors Full story

11. Reasons for optimism in hospital finances Full story

 

12. This hospital reclaimed 130+ pharmacy hours a year — see how, here.

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13. Cardiologists want confidence. CFOs want ROI. Cardiac PET/CT delivers both. Learn how here.

14. Nearly 1 in 5 health systems expect AI budgets to double. See what's driving urgency here.

15. Emergency calls don't end with dialing 911. Learn how hospitals coordinate real-time response here.

16. Interested in more? See Becker’s full lineup of webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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