But Paxlovid and molnupiravir will be available only at certain Walmart and Sam’s Club locations.
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A review of real-world data from Israel didn't show any increase risk of myocardities or pericarditis.
ICER's analysis is slated to include two as-yet unapproved monoclonal antibody treatments, donanemab and lecanemab, as well as Aduhelm (aducanumab).
The FDA has approved Amgen and AstraZeneca’s Tezspire (tezepelumab-akko) for severe asthma. But the drug may have limited uptake in the near term, according to one analyst.
News about counterfeit versions of Biktarvy (bictegravir, emtricitabine, tenofovir alafenamide) and Descovy (emtricitabine, tenofovir alafemamide) and the pause in the REMS program for clozapine were among the best read articles of 2021.
Our best read stories about formularies include news about 2022 formularies from CVS Caremark and Express Scripts.
News about interchangeable Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) was among the most read in 2021.
Apotex's importation of Chantix (varenicline) and Express Scripts' formulary exclusions were among the best read articles this year that didn't concern COVID-19.
The FDA's warning about Xeljanz (tofacitinib) and other JAK inhiitors and the extension of its review of Janssen's CAR T therapy for multiple myeloma were among the best read articles about the agency in 2021.
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The attention-getting articles about COVID-19 included news about Pfizer's booster and the FDA's rejection Zyesami (aviptadil) for treatment of COVID-19-related respiratory failure.
The approval of the generic version of smoking-cessation drug Chantix (varenicline) garnered a lot of attention as did the OKs of Besremi (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft), a treatment for polycythemia vera, and Trudhesa (dihydroergotamine mesylate), a nasal spray for acute treatment of migraines.
Reporting of PRO in oncology clinical trials increased after standards from ISOQOL and others were published in 2013.
This is the Areva's second importation of bupivacaine this year.
The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act goal date of Sept. 28, 2022.
During the period 2015 to 2020, if a proposed policy that increases Medicaid rebates for drugs with accelerated approvals had been enacted, up to $5.2 billion could have been saved.
Dr. Reddy’s launches generics of Diovan and venlafaxine ER, Apotex launches generic atropine sulfate solution, and Teva launches generic of Epiduo Forte.
Because of a COVID-19 related shortage, facilities may not have immediate access to Actemra, which is required as part of the REMS programs for CAR T-cell therapies.
The broader indication for Zynrelef now covers around 7 million procedures annually and reduces the need for post-surgery opioids.
Consumers have a false sense of security about buying drugs from online platforms.
Blood cancer patients who had at least some antibodies after the first two doses are likely to produce large amounts after the third vaccination.
Researchers suggest that adjusting the prescribing patterns of about 8% of physicians could result in substantial savings.
Medexus is working with Ethypharm to generate the data needed to support an abbreviated new drug application for triamcinolone hexacetonide.
The topical anesthetic was found to be “super potent,” which could lead to systemic toxicity and central nervous system and cardiovascular reactions.
The regulatory agency is reviewing Reata’s application of bardoxolone to treat patients with chronic kidney disease caused by Alport syndrome, a rare genetic disease.
The FDA in late November authorized the COVID-19 booster for all people 18 years of age and older.
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