First-time generic drug approvals, August 2008

Epic Research finds over half of children with type 1 diabetes miss autoantibody testing, risking misdiagnosis and limiting early treatment options like Tzield.

Higher MRI-measured liver disease activity was linked to lower quality of life and more anxiety and activity problems in 802 adults with suspected MASLD/MASH in Europe.

Teen boys with obesity and lower baseline fitness were less likely to see MASLD resolve during a lifestyle program, a Belgian study found.

MassHealth's Katelyn Meyer, Pharm.D., says mandatory coverage, young patients and an unpredictable FDA make planning for new specialty drugs a challenge.

A truly transparent PBM arrangement starts with full disclosure of direct and indirect compensation.

The rule requires pharmacy benefit managers to disclose rebates and discounts, money made from spread pricing and incentives for formulary placement.

As pulmonary fibrosis treatment options grow, Rachael Prusi of Prime Therapeutics says health plans should lean on guidelines and strong case management.

Patients with pulmonary fibrosis wait about two years for a diagnosis. Rachael Prusi of Prime Therapeutics explains how health plans can find them sooner.