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FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Narcolepsy Drug
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Narcolepsy Drug
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Narcolepsy Drug
August 2, 2021
The agent targets excessive daytime sleepiness.
FDA Updates Clozapine REMS Program
FDA Updates Clozapine REMS Program
FDA Updates Clozapine REMS Program
August 2, 2021
Pharmacies will need to obtain pre-dispense authorization for clozapine.
Piqray’s Safety Label is Updated
Piqray’s Safety Label is Updated
Piqray’s Safety Label is Updated
July 30, 2021
Some fatal cases of ketoacidosis have occurred, and high-risk patients should be monitored when starting treatment.
Specialty Pharmacies Grapple with Assessing Costs and Value of Oncology Therapies
Specialty Pharmacies Grapple with Assessing Costs and Value of Oncology Therapies
Specialty Pharmacies Grapple with Assessing Costs and Value of Oncology Therapies
July 29, 2021
Drugs that provide only incremental benefit may not be included on clinical pathways.
FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin
FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin
FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin
July 29, 2021
The approval allows for substitution at the pharmacy counter for Lantus, its reference product.
Analysis Finds Farxiga a Cost-effective Addition for Some Patients with Heart Failure
Analysis Finds Farxiga a Cost-effective Addition for Some Patients with Heart Failure
Analysis Finds Farxiga a Cost-effective Addition for Some Patients with Heart Failure
July 28, 2021
The findings were similar in people with or without diabetes.
Study: Branded Direct Oral Anticoagulants Raised Medicare Part D Spending
Study: Branded Direct Oral Anticoagulants Raised Medicare Part D Spending
Study: Branded Direct Oral Anticoagulants Raised Medicare Part D Spending
July 27, 2021
Competition among branded products did not substantially curb annual spending increases.
ICER: Soliris and Efgartigimod Not Cost-effective
ICER: Soliris and Efgartigimod Not Cost-effective
ICER: Soliris and Efgartigimod Not Cost-effective
July 26, 2021
A substantial discount would be needed to meet cost-effectiveness thresholds.
Incyte Receives Complete Response Letter for Oncology Therapy
Incyte Receives Complete Response Letter for Oncology Therapy
Incyte Receives Complete Response Letter for Oncology Therapy
July 26, 2021
The FDA would like to see additional data on clinical benefit for patients with anal cancer.
Study: Blood Pressure Meds Work Equally, But One Has Fewer Side Effects
Study: Blood Pressure Meds Work Equally, But One Has Fewer Side Effects
Study: Blood Pressure Meds Work Equally, But One Has Fewer Side Effects
July 26, 2021
Angiotensin receptor blockers may be less likely to cause side effects than ACE inhibitors.
Formulary Watch: Drug Shortages, July 25, 2021
Formulary Watch: Drug Shortages, July 25, 2021
Formulary Watch: Drug Shortages, July 25, 2021
July 25, 2021
Current drug shortages based on FDA data, prepared by Formulary Watch.
Merck Vaccine and Other FDA Updates
Merck Vaccine and Other FDA Updates
Merck Vaccine and Other FDA Updates
July 25, 2021
Keytruda gets a full approval in endometrial cancer; while Xeljanz will miss another PDUFDA date.
Medicare Part D Plans are Slower to Cover First Generics
Medicare Part D Plans are Slower to Cover First Generics
Medicare Part D Plans are Slower to Cover First Generics
July 23, 2021
When Medicare D plans do provide coverage for first generics, they are often placed on non-generic tiers.
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Onco360 Chosen as Pharmacy Provider for Rezurock
Onco360 Chosen as Pharmacy Provider for Rezurock
July 22, 2021
The FDA had approved Kadmon's therapy for graft-versus-host disease July 16.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Launches ALL Therapy Rylaze
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Launches ALL Therapy Rylaze
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Launches ALL Therapy Rylaze
July 21, 2021
The therapy is approved for both adults and children.
New ADHD Treatment is Now Available
New ADHD Treatment is Now Available
New ADHD Treatment is Now Available
July 21, 2021
Azstarys is approved to treat patients 6 years and older.
COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Low Risk of Developing Myocarditis, Study Finds
COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Low Risk of Developing Myocarditis, Study Finds
COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Low Risk of Developing Myocarditis, Study Finds
July 21, 2021
Most of the suspected cases of myocarditis developed after the second dose of the vaccine and were among younger males.
Ardelyx’s Regulatory Update Suggests NDA Approval is in Jeopardy
Ardelyx’s Regulatory Update Suggests NDA Approval is in Jeopardy
Ardelyx’s Regulatory Update Suggests NDA Approval is in Jeopardy
July 20, 2021
The company’s stock began dropping on Tuesday with analyst expectation the FDA will issue a Complete Response Letter for tenapanor, its chronic kidney disease therapy.
OptumRx has Added Talicia to its Commercial Formulary
OptumRx has Added Talicia to its Commercial Formulary
OptumRx has Added Talicia to its Commercial Formulary
July 20, 2021
Eight out of 10 covered U.S. commercial lives now have access to the H. pylori therapy.
Study: Statins Reduce Death Rate in Patients with COVID-19
Study: Statins Reduce Death Rate in Patients with COVID-19
Study: Statins Reduce Death Rate in Patients with COVID-19
July 20, 2021
This research sought to understand the relationship of prior medication exposure, existing health conditions, and COVID-19 outcomes using data from the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry.
Formulary Watch: Drug Shortages, July 18, 2021
Formulary Watch: Drug Shortages, July 18, 2021
Formulary Watch: Drug Shortages, July 18, 2021
July 18, 2021
Current drug shortages based on FDA data, prepared by Formulary Watch.
FDA Panel Hearing on Roxadustat Leads the Week
FDA Panel Hearing on Roxadustat Leads the Week
FDA Panel Hearing on Roxadustat Leads the Week
July 18, 2021
FDA staff raised safety concerns ahead of the advisory panel hearing.
Keytruda Shows Positive Results in Early Stage, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Keytruda Shows Positive Results in Early Stage, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Keytruda Shows Positive Results in Early Stage, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
July 16, 2021
Merck has submitted the data from the study KEYNOTE-522 to the FDA for review.
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