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Cigna Moves Remicade Biosimilars to Preferred Formulary Status
Cigna Moves Remicade Biosimilars to Preferred Formulary Status
Cigna Moves Remicade Biosimilars to Preferred Formulary Status
July 1, 2021
Patients are being offered $500 to make the switch.
Biosimilar Insulin Glargine Led to Downward Trend in Pricing
Biosimilar Insulin Glargine Led to Downward Trend in Pricing
Biosimilar Insulin Glargine Led to Downward Trend in Pricing
June 30, 2021
A recent study finds that the approval of a biosimilar was associated with a change in the trajectory of net prices.
Gilead Submits NDA for HIV Therapy Lenacapavir
Gilead Submits NDA for HIV Therapy Lenacapavir
Gilead Submits NDA for HIV Therapy Lenacapavir
June 30, 2021
Data from a phase 2/3 study will be presented in July.
FDA Approves Safety Updates to Synjardy Label
FDA Approves Safety Updates to Synjardy Label
FDA Approves Safety Updates to Synjardy Label
June 29, 2021
The label for the type 2 diabetes treatment has been updated to include the risk of ketoacidosis and damage to the kidney.
Immunotherapy Multikine Shows Benefit in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Immunotherapy Multikine Shows Benefit in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Immunotherapy Multikine Shows Benefit in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
June 29, 2021
But there is no benefit for patients receiving chemotherapy.
Yescarta Meets Endpoints in Second-line DLBCL; Supplemental BLA Planned
Yescarta Meets Endpoints in Second-line DLBCL; Supplemental BLA Planned
Yescarta Meets Endpoints in Second-line DLBCL; Supplemental BLA Planned
June 28, 2021
Kite plans to submit a supplemental BLA based on these findings.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Actemra Receives EUA for COVID-19
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Actemra Receives EUA for COVID-19
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Actemra Receives EUA for COVID-19
June 28, 2021
The authorization is based on four studies that evaluated Actemra in more than 5,500 hospitalized patients.
Study: Medicare Drug Spending Lacks Understanding of Cost-effectiveness
Study: Medicare Drug Spending Lacks Understanding of Cost-effectiveness
Study: Medicare Drug Spending Lacks Understanding of Cost-effectiveness
June 25, 2021
Implementation of value-based approaches requires measurement of value, authors said.
Bayer Introduces Updated Packaging for Stivarga
Bayer Introduces Updated Packaging for Stivarga
Bayer Introduces Updated Packaging for Stivarga
June 24, 2021
The anticancer therapy is now available in 21-count bottles to help accommodate dispensing.
LIU Pharmacy and Agilum Partner to Advance Evidence-Based Care
LIU Pharmacy and Agilum Partner to Advance Evidence-Based Care
LIU Pharmacy and Agilum Partner to Advance Evidence-Based Care
June 24, 2021
The two organizations have created a fellowship program to help improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
FDA Oks First Oral Blood Thinner for Children
FDA Oks First Oral Blood Thinner for Children
FDA Oks First Oral Blood Thinner for Children
June 23, 2021
The longstanding medicine for adults is now approved to treat children 3 months to less than 12 years old with venous thromboembolism.
Janssen Submits NDA for Use of Xarelto in Children
Janssen Submits NDA for Use of Xarelto in Children
Janssen Submits NDA for Use of Xarelto in Children
June 23, 2021
The therapy would be used to help prevent and treat blood clots in pediatric patients.
Study Shows Treatment of IBD Differs in Older vs. Younger Patients
Study Shows Treatment of IBD Differs in Older vs. Younger Patients
Study Shows Treatment of IBD Differs in Older vs. Younger Patients
June 22, 2021
Understanding medication utilization patterns is important for future evaluations of clinical outcomes, investigators say.
Prostate Cancer Drug Nabs Breakthrough Therapy Designation
Prostate Cancer Drug Nabs Breakthrough Therapy Designation
Prostate Cancer Drug Nabs Breakthrough Therapy Designation
June 22, 2021
Novartis’ investigational targeted radioligand therapy extends survival in patients with advanced metastatic prostate cancer.
Certain Blood Pressure Meds Improve Memory
Certain Blood Pressure Meds Improve Memory
Certain Blood Pressure Meds Improve Memory
June 21, 2021
Adults taking medications that cross the blood-brain barrier had better memory recall.
CMS Changes Coverage for CGM Devices
CMS Changes Coverage for CGM Devices
CMS Changes Coverage for CGM Devices
June 21, 2021
A longstanding four times per day testing requirement will cease, and patients using inhaled insulin now qualify for continuous glucose monitoring.
Consumers Across the Political Spectrum Want Lower Drug Prices, Poll Finds
Consumers Across the Political Spectrum Want Lower Drug Prices, Poll Finds
Consumers Across the Political Spectrum Want Lower Drug Prices, Poll Finds
June 18, 2021
Regardless of political affiliation, the public supports congressional action to allow the federal government to negotiate prices.
Study Indicates Lorbrena not Cost-effective in Untreated NSCLC
Study Indicates Lorbrena not Cost-effective in Untreated NSCLC
Study Indicates Lorbrena not Cost-effective in Untreated NSCLC
June 18, 2021
Although Lorbrena can improve health outcomes, it is not as cost-effective an option compared with Xalkori.
Novel Immunotherapy Receives Breakthrough Designation in Advanced Melanoma
Novel Immunotherapy Receives Breakthrough Designation in Advanced Melanoma
Novel Immunotherapy Receives Breakthrough Designation in Advanced Melanoma
June 18, 2021
The therapy is a modified poliovirus vaccine that not only kills cancer cells but also can trigger long-term immune memory.
Biosimilars Pathway Survives With ACA Ruling
Biosimilars Pathway Survives With ACA Ruling
Biosimilars Pathway Survives With ACA Ruling
June 17, 2021
The Supreme Court’s dismissal of the latest challenge means patients will have access to lower-cost therapies, an advocacy group says.
Non-opioid Pain Therapeutic Achieves More Than 100 Formulary Approvals
Non-opioid Pain Therapeutic Achieves More Than 100 Formulary Approvals
Non-opioid Pain Therapeutic Achieves More Than 100 Formulary Approvals
June 17, 2021
The COX-2 inhibitor Anjeso, a faster-acting injectable formulation of meloxicam, reduces opioid use after surgery.
Reducing Cardiac Toxicity During Cancer Treatment
Reducing Cardiac Toxicity During Cancer Treatment
Reducing Cardiac Toxicity During Cancer Treatment
June 16, 2021
Chances of left ventricular ejection fraction almost disappeared when patient took the ACE-inhibitor lisinopril during treatment with trastuzumab/anthracycline, according to research presented at ASCO.
ASCO Abstracts Focus on Adverse Events of Checkpoint Inhibitors
ASCO Abstracts Focus on Adverse Events of Checkpoint Inhibitors
ASCO Abstracts Focus on Adverse Events of Checkpoint Inhibitors
June 16, 2021
Immune-related AEs can occur one to two years after treatment, are more common in combination treatments, and can be difficult to manage.
Bouquets and Brickbats for FDA OK of Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm
Bouquets and Brickbats for FDA OK of Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm
Bouquets and Brickbats for FDA OK of Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm
June 15, 2021
The Alzheimer's Association praises the approval but not the price tag. A Harvard Medical School professor who resigned from an FDA advisory committee says the OK "was probably the worst approval decision in recent U.S. history" in his resignation letter.
With New Indication, Nurtec ODT Is a Drug for Both Prevention and Treatment of Migraine
With New Indication, Nurtec ODT Is a Drug for Both Prevention and Treatment of Migraine
With New Indication, Nurtec ODT Is a Drug for Both Prevention and Treatment of Migraine
June 14, 2021
Nurtec ODT is the first oral CGRP antagonist approved for migraine prevention, says its maker, Biohaven.
New Dry Eye Therapy Gains Formulary Coverage
New Dry Eye Therapy Gains Formulary Coverage
New Dry Eye Therapy Gains Formulary Coverage
June 14, 2021
Three commercial plans now cover the corticosteroid Eysuvis.
FDA Greenlights Controversial Aducanumab, Biogen's Alzheimer’s Treatment
FDA Greenlights Controversial Aducanumab, Biogen's Alzheimer’s Treatment
FDA Greenlights Controversial Aducanumab, Biogen's Alzheimer’s Treatment
June 7, 2021
Today's approval goes against the advice of an outside advisory committee.
FDA clears first chronic weight loss drug in 7 years
FDA clears first chronic weight loss drug in 7 years
FDA clears first chronic weight loss drug in 7 years
June 7, 2021
Semaglutide injection is a weekly injection for chronic weight management in adults.
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