Remdesivir reduces Covid hospitalizations when given early, study shows
(By Matthew Herper for ST A T) Gilead’s Covid-19 drug remdesivir appeared to reduce hospitalizations by 87% in high-risk patients
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
6 drugmakers referred to HHS inspector general for denying 340B discounts
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The HHS Health Resources & Services Administration sent letters to six drugmakers Sept.
Read MoreThe brain health paradox: Dementia rates have fallen even as drugs have failed
(By Daniel R. George and Peter Whitehouse for ST A T) Billions of dollars have been spent in pursuit of
Read MoreLess than 5% of US population accounts for 50% of healthcare spending: study
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Less than 5 percent of the U.S. population accounted for half of
Read MoreThe FDA OKs Pfizer-BioNTech Booster For People 65+ Or At High Risk For Severe COVID
(By Scott Hensley for NPR) The Food and Drug Administration authorized a booster dose Wednesday of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Read MoreBiosimilar Drugs Are Cheaper Than Biologics. Are They Similar Enough to Switch?
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) It took years for Elle Moxley to get a diagnosis that explained her
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson says additional dose boosts Covid vaccine efficacy
(By Matthew Herper for ST A T) Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that a large, global study showed its Covid-19
Read MoreGuard your card: How to protect your Medicare card
(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) The next Medicare Open Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7) is coming fast, which means con
Read MoreModerate Democrats sink Pelosi’s aggressive drug pricing bill in key committee vote
(By Rachel Cohrs for ST A T) WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s aggressive drug pricing package failed a key
Read MoreWhat to do if your Medicare drug plan does not cover your prescription
What to do when Medicare does not cover the drug your doctor ordered? It is vital to understand what drug
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