FDA authorizes Merck’s Covid-19 pill, but stresses its use should be limited
(By Matthew Herper for STAT) The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted emergency authorization to Merck’s molnupiravir, an antiviral
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Behind the Medicare Part B increase
Although Social Security recipients will see the highest cost-of-living adjustment in almost 40 years; however, for Medicare beneficiaries, the raise
Read MoreLocal Pharmacists Fill Rx Void as Big Brands Pull Out of Rural Areas
(By Markian Hawryluk for Kaiser Health News) Bill Mather, a pharmacist in the small Iowa city of Greenfield, wanted to
Read MoreCDC narrows use of J&J vaccine due to concerns about rare blood clots
(By Vanessa Romo and Scott Hensley for NPR) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted advice from a panel
Read MoreSeeking Refills: Aging Pharmacists Leave Drugstores Vacant in Rural America
(By Markian Hawryluk for Kaiser Health News) Ted Billinger Jr. liked to joke that he would work until he died.
Read MoreAs Aduhelm faces doubts, Biogen plans another pivotal trial for 2022
(By Damian Garde and Adam Feurerstein for STAT) Biogen said Thursday that it expects to begin a large clinical trial
Read MoreWill we always need Covid-19 boosters? Experts have theories
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) With the world facing the latest in a seemingly endless stream of coronavirus variants —
Read MorePfizer data shows that its COVID-19 pill is effective against severe disease
(By Scott Hensley for NPR) Pfizer released additional data about its pill to treat COVID-19 that shows it was effective
Read MoreCleveland Clinic research suggests Viagra could be used as Alzheimer’s treatment
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cleveland Clinic researchers found sildenafil, which goes by the name brand Viagra, is
Read MoreIn a largely symbolic move, the Senate votes to block Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate
(By Brian Naylor for NPR) The Senate voted Wednesday night to overturn the Biden administration’s proposed rule that large private
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