After a brief lull in US initial public offerings, PainReform and three special purpose acquisition companies kicked off September’s IPOs. Also, Immunovant offering grossed $173.9m, Carlyle Group bought 5% stake in China’s Salubris and Erasca increased its series B to $236m. 

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin said health care post-COVID-19 requires a makeover with greater hospital integration and ongoing telemedicine to address behavioral and physical issues.

For most patients, drug distributors – companies that provide, control and manage drug supplies – operate as an unseen but critical link in the supply chain. In the context of a global pandemic, however, drug distributors play an even bigger role in helping to ensure that pharmacies, health systems and ultimately patients have access to essential medicines.

UK engineering firm Dyson, best known for its vacuum cleaners, fans and hand driers, plans to make 10,000 specially designed ventilators under a UK government contract.