Trump wants drug commercials to include prices. These five companies have the most at stake
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — President Trump wants to force drug companies to disclose their prices in TV ads —
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77% of surgical patients expect opioids, survey finds
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many people still want opioids to manage pain after surgery despite heightened media
Read MorePharma Cash To Congress
(By Elizabeth Lucas and Sydney Lupkin for Kaiser Health News) Every year, pharmaceutical companies contribute millions of dollars to U.S.
Read MoreDrugmakers Funnel Millions To Lawmakers; A Few Dozen Get $100,000-Plus
(By Emmarie Huetteman and Sydney Lupkin for Kaiser Health News) Before the midterm elections heated up, dozens of drugmakers had
Read MoreTV Ads Must Trumpet Drug Prices, Trump Administration Says. Pharma Tries A Plan B.
(By Shefali Luthra and Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration proposed Monday that drugmakers reveal the
Read MoreMajor policy address on prescription drug prices expected
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is expected to announce “major policy address” on drug prices this week. According
Read MoreMedicare’s annual enrollment period has began
Medicare’s annual enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7, which is when you can make coverage changes that
Read MoreHidden Drugs And Danger Lurk In Over-The-Counter Supplements, Study Finds
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) Everyone has seen the ads or the products on the shelves. A dietary
Read MoreThe Know the Lowest Price Act and the Patients’ Right to Know Drug Prices Act
President Donald Trump signed the Know the Lowest Price Act and Patients’ Right to Know Drug Prices Act, which will
Read MoreThe 2019 Medicare plans with 5 stars
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its report card for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans Oct.
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