The idea of permitting importation of competitors to products like Daraprim has an undeniable appeal, and – unlike essentially every other idea on the table to deal with drug pricing – would actually address the singular example that helped kick off the current debate. But creating a legal framework to justify the action is very perilous for the industry overall.
Eight years ago, the US FDA responded to outrage over the launch price of a newly approved pre-term labor drug, KV Pharmaceuticals’ Makena, by publicly announcing that it would – in effect – turn a blind eye to continued compounding of the ingredient (hydroxyprogesterone).
That had devastating consequences for the manufacturer, who ultimately went into bankruptcy. (Makena is now marketed by AMAG Pharmaceuticals...
Doctors are increasingly falling victim to financial scams due to their high incomes, busy schedules, and trust in professional networks. Recognizing the tactics scammers use and the reasons behind physicians’ susceptibility is essential for protecting medical professionals.
Senate HELP Committee chair Sanders trying to broker a deal between Novo Nordisk and the major pharmacy benefit managers that will lead to lower list prices.
Alternatives to the top pharmacy benefits managers argue health plan-PBM integration is leading to anti-competitive tactics that make it impossible for some employers to switch PBMs.
An effort to change the US Food and Drug Administration’s conclusion that its obesity treatment candidate retatrutide is a drug and not a biologic could give the product more time with unrestricted pricing in Medicare, among other benefits.
Pharmacy benefit manager sues Federal Trade Commission claiming chair Khan has orchestrated a campaign against PBMs that is not based in fact.
Alternatives to the top pharmacy benefits managers argue health plan-PBM integration is leading to anti-competitive tactics that make it impossible for some employers to switch PBMs.
The UK regulator approved 16 medicines containing a new active substance in the first half of this year, while the European Commission issued marketing authorizations for 20 NAS-containing drugs.
