Biogen is making clear that its decision to cut the price of the Alzheimer’s therapy Aduhelm is in no way tied to the upcoming US Medicare coverage decision for the treatment. But it still shows how Medicare can already ‘negotiate’ prices even without explicit statutory authority.
The Democrat’s latest carefully crafted plan to create a drug price “negotiation” program for the US Medicare program is suddenly on life support after West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin stunned his colleagues by declaring his opposition to the $1.75 trillion “Build Back Better Act” that includes the provision.
Manchin’s statement shortly after the Senate adjourned for the holidays is being treated by Democrats as a betrayal – but...
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.
