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CMS Finalizes Narrow Aduhelm Medicare Coverage
CMS Finalizes Narrow Aduhelm Medicare Coverage
CMS Finalizes Narrow Aduhelm Medicare Coverage
April 8, 2022
CMS’s final decision is that monoclonal antibodies to treat Alzheimer’s disease may only be covered in a randomized controlled trial conducted under an investigational new drug application.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Updates Safety Label for Cancer Treatment Zepzelca
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Updates Safety Label for Cancer Treatment Zepzelca
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Updates Safety Label for Cancer Treatment Zepzelca
April 8, 2022
Two new subsections have been added to the warning and precautious section of Zepzelca’s label to address serious adverse events that were identified during post-market monitoring.
A Partner in Hospice Care
A Partner in Hospice Care
A Partner in Hospice Care
April 7, 2022
Drew Mihalyo of Delta Care Rx discusses the company’s pass-through pharmacy pricing model.
Budget Impact Analysis Shows Zegalogue Could Cut Costs for Severe Hypoglycemia
Budget Impact Analysis Shows Zegalogue Could Cut Costs for Severe Hypoglycemia
Budget Impact Analysis Shows Zegalogue Could Cut Costs for Severe Hypoglycemia
April 7, 2022
Treatment with Zegalogue for severe hypoglycemia has the potential to save costs and reduce emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
Health Plan Saved by Switching from Cosentyx to Taltz
Health Plan Saved by Switching from Cosentyx to Taltz
Health Plan Saved by Switching from Cosentyx to Taltz
April 6, 2022
A proof-of-concept study showed that patients can be successfully switched from Cosentyx to Taltz with similar outcomes and lower costs.
PBM as a Health Care Company
PBM as a Health Care Company
PBM as a Health Care Company
April 6, 2022
Karthik Ganesh, CEO of EmpiRx Health, discusses how its technology and clinical focus provide strategies for patient management that results in lower costs for clients.
CVS Caremark Updates 2022 Formulary
CVS Caremark Updates 2022 Formulary
CVS Caremark Updates 2022 Formulary
April 5, 2022
The PBM has removed 20 products and added a half dozen new therapies, including several generics. The changes are effective April 1, 2022.
Study: High Costs Prevent Medicare Beneficiaries from Filling Specialty Meds
Study: High Costs Prevent Medicare Beneficiaries from Filling Specialty Meds
Study: High Costs Prevent Medicare Beneficiaries from Filling Specialty Meds
April 5, 2022
Medicare beneficiaries without subsidies were 35% to 50% less likely to fill their prescriptions for drugs used to treat cancers, immune system disorders, and high cholesterol.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Treat Rare Disease vEDS
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Treat Rare Disease vEDS
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Treat Rare Disease vEDS
April 4, 2022
A phase 3 trial is expected to begin by the end of the second quarter.
FDA Extends PDUFA Date for Vutrisiran
FDA Extends PDUFA Date for Vutrisiran
FDA Extends PDUFA Date for Vutrisiran
April 4, 2022
The agency has extended the review period to address pending inspection classification at third-party secondary packaging and labeling facility. The new PDUFA date is July 14, 2022.
FDA Accepts sBLA for Actemra for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
FDA Accepts sBLA for Actemra for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
FDA Accepts sBLA for Actemra for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
April 4, 2022
Genentech also announced progress in meeting the supply challenges associated with Actemra, which is currently available under an emergency use authorization.
FDA Advisory Committee Votes Down ALS Drug
FDA Advisory Committee Votes Down ALS Drug
FDA Advisory Committee Votes Down ALS Drug
April 1, 2022
The FDA’s final decision on AMX0035 is expected by June 29, 2022
AMCP 2022: Patients with Rare Liver Disease Need Treatment Adherence Support
AMCP 2022: Patients with Rare Liver Disease Need Treatment Adherence Support
AMCP 2022: Patients with Rare Liver Disease Need Treatment Adherence Support
March 31, 2022
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime study has found that patients taking Ocaliva may not be adherent to their treatment regimen for rare liver disease.
 AMCP 2022: Payers Skeptical of Patient Input in Formulary Process
 AMCP 2022: Payers Skeptical of Patient Input in Formulary Process
AMCP 2022: Payers Skeptical of Patient Input in Formulary Process
March 31, 2022
A disconnect exists between payers and patients with rare diseases about including patient input in the formulary process for orphan drugs.
FDA Seeks Funding for Pandemics, Cancer Drugs, and Generic Drug Approvals
FDA Seeks Funding for Pandemics, Cancer Drugs, and Generic Drug Approvals
FDA Seeks Funding for Pandemics, Cancer Drugs, and Generic Drug Approvals
March 30, 2022
The FDA is asking for nearly a 34% increase over the agency's fiscal year 2022 funding level.
FDA Approves Oral Testosterone Replacement Tlando
FDA Approves Oral Testosterone Replacement Tlando
FDA Approves Oral Testosterone Replacement Tlando
March 30, 2022
Antares Pharma plans to launch Tlando, which doesn’t require dose titration, in the second quarter of 2022.
FDA Authorizes Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
FDA Authorizes Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
FDA Authorizes Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
March 29, 2022
The FDA determined that the benefits of the second booster dose outweighed the risks after reviewing data from Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna.
Survey: Patients Face Insurance Barriers to Medication Access
Survey: Patients Face Insurance Barriers to Medication Access
Survey: Patients Face Insurance Barriers to Medication Access
March 29, 2022
Prior authorization and step therapy can impact compliance and outcomes, according to a survey by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
ViiV Healthcare Updates the Label for HIV-1 Med Cabenuva
ViiV Healthcare Updates the Label for HIV-1 Med Cabenuva
ViiV Healthcare Updates the Label for HIV-1 Med Cabenuva
March 28, 2022
The FDA has okayed allowing patients to start treatment with the injection instead of having a lead in with the oral version.
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