The senator believes fair pricing can be built into federal contracts with pharmaceutical companies. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont plans to work with the new director of the…
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Senators Urge HHS to Expand Coverage for OTC Contraceptives
Many birth control pills are covered but require a prescription. Forty-eight senators wrote a letter to President Biden’s administration this week, advocating for healthcare to expand coverage to…
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FDA Approves Tyruko for Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn’s Disease Treatment
Medication offers options to those who have relapsing forms of the disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Tyruko (natalizumab-sztn), the first biosimilar to Tysabri…
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Investigations Continue into Fentanyl on U.S. Naval Base
Multiple junior sailors have died due to the smuggled drug. Investigators are trying to discover how fentanyl is being smuggled onto Naval Station Great Lakes, the U.S. Navy’s…
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Administration Announces Prescriptions Available for Price Negotiations
Ten drugs will be negotiated, with new pricing as of 2026. President Biden’s administration has announced the first 10 prescription drugs available for Medicare price negotiations. The pharmaceuticals…
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Appeals Court Rules to Limit Access to Abortion Drug
Mifepristone was not ordered to be removed from the market, and the case goes to Supreme Court. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Food and…
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FDA and DEA Address Stimulant Medicine Shortage
Agency heads request an increase from manufacturers and for healthcare providers to slow demand. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are taking steps…
Read MoreFTC Expands Study into Prescription Drug Intermediaries
Group purchasing organizations are required to provide information on business practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as part of its ongoing study of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and…
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FDA Proposes Updates to Clinical Trials
The drafted guidance would modernize the trials to be more efficient and reliable. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance that provides updated…
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Treasury Sanctions Those with Ties to Counterfeit Drug Trade
Treasury Department partnered with Mexican law enforcement to identify 17 entities. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned 17 individuals and entities based in China and Mexico for…
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