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Express Scripts to launch first digital health formulary
Express Scripts to launch first digital health formulary
Express Scripts to launch first digital health formulary
May 21, 2019
Express Scripts, a Cigna company, plans to launch the industry's first stand-alone digital health formulary.
Top 3 new drug approvals
Top 3 new drug approvals
Top 3 new drug approvals
May 20, 2019
FDA approved some important new therapies, including the first anticoagulant for children, an injectable for diabetic retinopathy, and a treatment for renal cell carcinoma.
US accuses generic drug makers of price collusion
US accuses generic drug makers of price collusion
US accuses generic drug makers of price collusion
May 14, 2019
Generic drug makers are defending their practices after 44 US states accused Teva Pharmaceuticals and other pharma makers of conspiring to inflate their prices in a lawsuit.
Drug prices in ads run risk of confusing patients
Drug prices in ads run risk of confusing patients
Drug prices in ads run risk of confusing patients
May 13, 2019
A new government rule requiring pharma makers to disclose drug prices in television ads will likely create more confusion for consumers, analysts and organizations said.
How FDA’s insomnia drug warning could impact prescribing
How FDA’s insomnia drug warning could impact prescribing
How FDA’s insomnia drug warning could impact prescribing
May 6, 2019
Stronger warnings on popular insomnia medications could have an impact on prescribing, some experts say.
New RA biosimilar impact hinges on patent lawsuit
New RA biosimilar impact hinges on patent lawsuit
New RA biosimilar impact hinges on patent lawsuit
May 6, 2019
While FDA approved the second biosimilar drug to Enbrel, the success of the medication hinges on a pending lawsuit. 
Electronic prescriptions for opioids rise, despite CDC concerns about misprescribing
Electronic prescriptions for opioids rise, despite CDC concerns about misprescribing
Electronic prescriptions for opioids rise, despite CDC concerns about misprescribing
April 30, 2019
CDC commentary claims patients taken off opiods too soon.
Top 6 drug research trends
Top 6 drug research trends
Top 6 drug research trends
April 29, 2019
A new report determines the trends fueling drug research and development over the past 10 years-and into the future.
 FDA clears first non-drug option to treat ADHD in children
 FDA clears first non-drug option to treat ADHD in children
FDA clears first non-drug option to treat ADHD in children
April 22, 2019
FDA cleared the first medical device to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids.
PBM rebate solutions flawed, study says
PBM rebate solutions flawed, study says
PBM rebate solutions flawed, study says
April 16, 2019
A Commonwealth Fund study has revealing findings about PBMs’ use of rebates and impact on drug prices.
Breast cancer drug now treats men
Breast cancer drug now treats men
Breast cancer drug now treats men
April 9, 2019
Metastatic breast cancer drug expands treatment to men.
FDA clears first 2-drug HIV-1 regimen
FDA clears first 2-drug HIV-1 regimen
FDA clears first 2-drug HIV-1 regimen
April 9, 2019
FDA cleared Dovato (ViiV Healthcare), the first 2-drug regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults with no antiretroviral treatment history.
Lack of insulin competition high priority for FDA
Lack of insulin competition high priority for FDA
Lack of insulin competition high priority for FDA
April 2, 2019
FDA fast-tracks biosimiliar insulin products to elevate competition.
New oral drugs treat MS
New oral drugs treat MS
New oral drugs treat MS
April 1, 2019
FDA approved 2 new multiple sclerosis drugs. Here's what you should know about them.
New postpartum drug comes at a high price
New postpartum drug comes at a high price
New postpartum drug comes at a high price
March 26, 2019
Postpartum drug is a game changer, but can women afford it?
FDA announces 3 big drug recalls
FDA announces 3 big drug recalls
FDA announces 3 big drug recalls
March 26, 2019
Several companies are recalling products due to contamination from substances such as carcinogens and glass-here’s what you should know.
Breakthrough nasal spray for depression not without risks
Breakthrough nasal spray for depression not without risks
Breakthrough nasal spray for depression not without risks
March 12, 2019
Nasal spray offers promise for treatment-resistant depression, but proceed with caution. 
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HHS names FDA acting chief as Gottlieb resignation sparks worries
HHS names FDA acting chief as Gottlieb resignation sparks worries
March 11, 2019
How FDA Chief Gottlieb’s resignation could impact the pharma industry.
Blood pressure drug recalls soar
Blood pressure drug recalls soar
Blood pressure drug recalls soar
March 4, 2019
The recalls of a widely used hypertension blood drug due to carcinogenic impurities are expanding.
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Rheumatoid arthritis drug poses fatal side effects
Rheumatoid arthritis drug poses fatal side effects
February 27, 2019
FDA is warning about an increased risk of death and blood clots in the lungs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking a specific dosage of this drug.
 Startling number of patients inappropriately prescribed fentanyl
 Startling number of patients inappropriately prescribed fentanyl
Startling number of patients inappropriately prescribed fentanyl
February 25, 2019
Many patients who were prescribed fentanyl should not have received the drug, a new study said.
FDA: Higher death risk with this gout drug
FDA: Higher death risk with this gout drug
FDA: Higher death risk with this gout drug
February 25, 2019
FDA is requiring the addition of a Black Box Warning to a gout drug that has an increased risk of death.
FDA clears novel diabetes, tropical disease therapies
FDA clears novel diabetes, tropical disease therapies
FDA clears novel diabetes, tropical disease therapies
February 19, 2019
FDA approved first interoperable insulin pump, as well as the only FDA-approved drug for patients with a neglected tropical disease.
Inside Trump’s plan to lower drug prices
Inside Trump’s plan to lower drug prices
Inside Trump’s plan to lower drug prices
February 12, 2019
In his recent State of the Union address, President Trump promised to continue lowering drug prices and fund research for HIV/AIDS and childhood cancer. Here are the ways experts say he will implement those pledges.
FDA cracks down on fake Alzheimer’s products
FDA cracks down on fake Alzheimer’s products
FDA cracks down on fake Alzheimer’s products
February 11, 2019
FDA warns companies illegally selling drugs and dietary supplements claiming to cure Alzheimer’s and other conditions.
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