The court orders the removal of improper patent listings, clearing the path for lower-cost medications. The Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court’s decision…
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Medicare Cost for 64 Drugs Decreases
The savings under the Inflation Reduction Act are anticipated to benefit 853,000 enrollees. Starting January 1, 2025, Medicare enrollees will see reduced coinsurance rates for 64 drugs under…
Read MoreJustice Department Sues CVS Over Prescription Metric Boosting
The department claims the practice contributed to the rise in opioid-related deaths. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued CVS Health last week, alleging that the company knowingly filled…
Read MoreFDA Approves Medication for Rare Adrenal Gland Disorder
Crenessity reduces glucocorticoid dependency and improves hormone control for classic CAH. The FDA has recently approved Crenessity (crinecerfont) for use alongside glucocorticoids in treating adults and children aged…
Read MoreFDA Moves to Eliminate Oral Phenylephrine from OTC Nasal Decongestants
Review finds oral phenylephrine ineffective, leading to a proposal for market removal. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed removing oral phenylephrine from over-the-counter (OTC) products…
Read MoreFDA Approves New Hemophilia Treatment Hympavzi
Novel therapy targets blood-clotting proteins to prevent bleeding episodes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hympavzi (marstacimab) as a novel treatment for hemophilia. The drug…
Read MoreHurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Continue, States of Emergency Extended
Tens of thousands are still without power in North Carolina and Georgia. In Georgia, the Department of Health and Human Services is putting prescription replacement programs in place…
Read MoreSupreme Court Declines Appeal by Former Pharma Executive
The court upholds the $64 million penalty, holding the former CEO liable for price gouging and fraud. The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal filed by former…
Read MoreHHS Adds 54 Drugs to Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
Drugs will have a lowered coinsurance rate for 822,000 enrollees. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that 54 drugs have been added to Medicaid’s Drug…
Read MoreMedicare Announces Maximum Drug Prices After Negotiations
HHS secretary states that the negotiations will save Americans $3.7 billion in the first year. Medicare announced its first finalized list of drug price maximums for 10 prescription…
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