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PublishedJuly 9, 2024
FTC report slams pharmacy benefit managers, says firms inflate drug costs, squeeze competitors
An interim FTC report released Tuesday details the market influence of companies known as PBMs.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2024
Ozempic linked to rare cases of vision loss in Harvard study
The stroke-like eye condition appears to be more common in people taking new drugs for weight loss and diabetes.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
CVS and Walgreens plan to start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone soon
The abortion pill will only be available in a few states to start.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2024
Florida to be first state allowed to import prescription drugs from Canada
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the plan into law in 2019, but it required FDA review and approval. Democratic President Joe Biden has backed such programs as a way to lower prices.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Mainers navigate shortage of critical ADHD medication
Widely known by its brand names, including Adderall, the drug has been a life-changer for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
Biden says he’s focused ‘intensely’ on lowering drug costs
The president – gearing up for an expected reelection announcement – aims to make the effort central to his policy and political agenda.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2022
FDA panel backs removal of unproven pregnancy drug
Some panelists encourage drug company Covis to continue studying the drug to determine if a subgroup of women could benefit.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2022
Biden pushing lower prescription drug costs in midterm press
President Joe Biden will head to a community college in Irvine, California, on Friday to meet with older Americans and tout his administration’s efforts to reduce inflation and drive down costs.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Insulin price cap championed by Collins stripped from spending bill by fellow Republicans
Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both have sought to cap the drug's price, which has shot up tenfold in the U.S. – but not other countries - in 20 years.
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
Federal task force to crack down on overprescription of opioids in the region
Four additional federal prosecutors will help local and federal law enforcement bring criminal cases against doctors and medical providers who are diverting opiates for profit.
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