Sanders to target diabetes, weight loss drugs like Ozempic

, December 8, 2023
Pharma

The Senate Health Committee will hold a hearing next week on the diabetes epidemic in the U.S., committee Chair Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said. 

AbbVie purchases neuroscience developer Cerevel for $8.7B

, December 7, 2023
Pharma

The deal marks the second billion-dollar acquisition by AbbVie in under a week. The company also acquired Immunogen and its ovarian cancer treatment for $10 billion.

Targeting costly meds, Biden admin asserts authority to seize certain drug patents

, December 7, 2023
Pharma

The decision could give the president another tool to use in his effort to lower drug prices.

Drug coupons under attack? New court ruling highlights patient money-saving measure

, December 6, 2023
Pharma

Payers say these discounts steer patients toward expensive brand-name drugs, even when less-expensive generics are available.

CVS drug pricing overhaul signals a broader industry shift

, December 6, 2023
Pharma

More transparent pricing that's more closely tied to the base cost of a drug could drive down how much consumers and insurers pay for some medicines.

CVS's new drug payment plan won't lower patients' prices, experts warn

, December 6, 2023
Pharma

Drug pricing experts say CVS' CostVantage program appears designed to pad CVS' own bottom line rather than make drugs cheaper for patients and employers.

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