FDA – Page 2 – medicarereport.org

(By David Hilzenrath for KFF Health News) In 2016, medical device giant Abbott issued a recall for its MitraClip cardiac

FDA Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 Cancer Drugs, FDA, Krazati, Misleading claims

FDA calls out Bristol Myers over cancer drug claims

(By Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has accused pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb of making false or

FDA Part D/Prescription Drugs PTSD

Eileen Cook August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 FDA, MDMA, PTSD

FDA gives thumbs down to MDMA for now, demanding further research

(By Will Stone for NPR) On Friday, drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics received word from the Food and Drug Administration that the

FDA Part D/Prescription Drugs PTSD Veterans Benefits

Eileen Cook August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 FDA, MDMA, MDMA Therapy, PTSD, Veterans, Veterans Suicides

Can a lobbying push led by veterans help MDMA get approved for PTSD treatment?

(By Will Stone for NPR) Working in the music industry, Rogers Masson traveled in plenty of circles where ecstasy made

Emerging Health Issues FDA

Eileen Cook July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 FDA, Shortages

Hospitals, labs, and health departments try to cope with blood culture bottle shortage

(By Helen Branswell for STAT) Hospitals across the country are facing a severe shortage of supplies of blood culture bottles,

Alzheimer's/Dementia FDA Health Care - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

Arlene Sharp July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 #amacfoundation, FDA, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease

By The Associated Press NPR July 2, 2024 WASHINGTON — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow

FDA Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 COPD, FDA, Inhaled Treatment, Verona Pharma

FDA approves 1st inhaled COPD treatment in 20 years

(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review) An inhalable drug treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease received FDA-approval June 26,

FDA Health Care Finance Health Insurance Medicare - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 FDA, Formularies, Health Insurers, Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Part D, PBM

Health insurers cover fewer drugs and make them harder to get

(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) Insurance coverage isn’t what it used to be when it comes to prescription drugs. Insurance

Aging Alzheimer's/Dementia FDA Part D/Prescription Drugs Women's Health

Eileen Cook June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 FDA, Older Adults, Older Women, Prescription Drugs, Women's Health Research, Women's Health

Older Women Are Different Than Older Men. Their Health Is Woefully Understudied.

(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older

FDA Medical Technology

Eileen Cook June 14, 2024 FDA, Medical devices, Natural Disaster Contingency Plan, NOAA, Supply Chain Disruptions

FDA to healthcare supply chain: Prepare for hurricanes

(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) During the current hurricane season, healthcare providers should brace for supply chain disruptions,