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Lilly Chooses Amber Specialty, Hy-Vee to Dispense its COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
Lilly Chooses Amber Specialty, Hy-Vee to Dispense its COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
Lilly Chooses Amber Specialty, Hy-Vee to Dispense its COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
October 1, 2021
Given together, bamlanivimab and etesevimab have an emergency use authorization from the FDA to both treat COVID-19 and prevent infection in those who have been exposed.
FDA Approves Therapy for Rare Liver Disease in Children
FDA Approves Therapy for Rare Liver Disease in Children
FDA Approves Therapy for Rare Liver Disease in Children
October 1, 2021
Livmarli is the first drug approved for Alagille syndrome.
Aetna Updates Standard Formulary for the Fourth Quarter
Aetna Updates Standard Formulary for the Fourth Quarter
Aetna Updates Standard Formulary for the Fourth Quarter
October 1, 2021
Effective Oct. 1, 2021, Aetna has added several cancer drugs to its formulary and has updated exclusions and nonpreferred products.
Study: Medication Management Leads to Big Savings
Study: Medication Management Leads to Big Savings
Study: Medication Management Leads to Big Savings
October 1, 2021
Comprehensive medication management aided by AI clinical decision support can result in a large return on investment in a high-risk population. In this study, every dollar that was invested resulted in $12 in savings or cost avoidance.
AstraZeneca Presents Positive Results for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody, RSV Treatments
AstraZeneca Presents Positive Results for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody, RSV Treatments
AstraZeneca Presents Positive Results for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody, RSV Treatments
September 29, 2021
Data is being presented at the 10th Annual IDWeek Virtual Conference, September 29 to October 3.
Biogen/Eisai Submits Rolling Application for Second Alzheimer’s Therapy
Biogen/Eisai Submits Rolling Application for Second Alzheimer’s Therapy
Biogen/Eisai Submits Rolling Application for Second Alzheimer’s Therapy
September 28, 2021
The companies are seeking accelerated approval based on the surrogate end point of beta amyloid reduction.
Pfizer Begins Trial of mRNA-based Flu Vaccine
Pfizer Begins Trial of mRNA-based Flu Vaccine
Pfizer Begins Trial of mRNA-based Flu Vaccine
September 28, 2021
The flu program is the first in programs leveraging BioNTech’s mRNA technology for vaccines for other respiratory viruses, oncology, and genetic diseases.
Lilly Lowers List Price of Insulin Lispro
Lilly Lowers List Price of Insulin Lispro
Lilly Lowers List Price of Insulin Lispro
September 28, 2021
Effective Jan. 1 2022, the move brings the price to 2008 levels.
Study: Insurers Pay More for Cancer Therapies Administered in Hospital Setting
Study: Insurers Pay More for Cancer Therapies Administered in Hospital Setting
Study: Insurers Pay More for Cancer Therapies Administered in Hospital Setting
September 24, 2021
Shifting cancer patients to the physician setting for administration of cancer therapies could save insurers $1.28 billion.
Merck Shares Significant Keytruda Breast Cancer Results
Merck Shares Significant Keytruda Breast Cancer Results
Merck Shares Significant Keytruda Breast Cancer Results
September 23, 2021
Keytruda plus chemotherapy reduces the risk of death by 27% in patients with triple-negative breast cancer.
FDA Issues EUA for Booster of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
FDA Issues EUA for Booster of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
FDA Issues EUA for Booster of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
September 23, 2021
People over the age 65 and those at high risk of severe COVID-19, including health care workers and those with occupational exposure, are eligible for the booster.
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