Pharmacy
The Commission rescinded earlier guidance that was opposed to increased regulatory oversight and transparency of PBMs.
The administration wants to educate consumers about the new Medicare prescription drug benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Nonprescription availability may improve access, the FDA said, by allowing people to obtain it without first having to see a provider.
<p>Pharma U offers 10 weeks of education, from how drugs are made to mentoring and coaching, says Naomi Fried, CEO and founder of digital health accelerator PharmStars.</p>
Data showed a 16.6% increase in the price of drugs in shortage, driven mostly by an increase in the price of generics.
By adding clinically equivalent biosimilars to its formulary, Express Scripts said it can drive greater savings for its clients.
Aspects of this proposed policy will affect nearly all hospitals paid under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System, CMS says.
Leqembi is the first amyloid beta-directed antibody to be converted from an accelerated approval to a traditional approval.
The list of the first 10 drugs covered under Part D selected for initial price applicability year 2026 will be announced September 1.
Medicare will cover drugs with traditional FDA approval when a physician and clinical team participates in a registry.