CMS will require drugmakers to list prices in ads
The CMS released a proposed rule that would require drugmakers to list prices for their drugs in their consumer advertising.
5 NY doctors charged with illegally prescribing oxycodone
Five doctors, a pharmacist and three medical assistants were among 10 defendants charged with taking in more than $5 million by illegally prescribing millions of oxycodone pills to patients, including apparent drug addicts, who had no legitimate medical need for them.
Walgreens partners with a new blood-testing firm
Sixteen months after Walgreens Boots Alliance concluded a disastrous relationship with Theranos, the now-defunct Silicon Valley blood-testing company, the pharmacy giant has linked up with LabCorp, one of the world's largest clinical laboratory operators.
FDA expands use of cervical cancer vaccine up to age 45
U.S. regulators Friday expanded the use of Merck's cervical cancer vaccine to adults up to age 45.
AmerisourceBergen to pay $625M in drug distribution settlement
Wholesale drug distributor AmerisourceBergen agreed to pay federal and state governments $625 million for illegally distributing misbranded drugs, including pre-filled cancer syringes.
Gilead's generic hep C drugs may increase access through Medicaid
Gilead Sciences' move to launch generic versions of two hepatitis C treatments could motivate states to eliminate restrictions on their Medicaid and inmate populations.
Drug prices going up despite Trump promise
An analysis of brand-name prescription drug prices shows it's been business as usual for drugmakers, with far more price hikes than cuts. The number of increases slowed somewhat and were not quite as steep as in past years.
Gilead to launch generic versions of hepatitis C drugs
Gilead will start selling the generics for chronic hepatitis C in January at a $24,000 list price, a significant discount compared to the price for its branded alternatives, which can cost nearly $100,000 for a full course of treatment.
Instagram drug hashtags steer app users to opioid treatment info
Instagram has begun using some drug-related hashtags, such as “opioid” and “uppers,” to steer users of the app to information about opioid treatment and recovery.
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Pharma push for Medicare donut hole change tangles opioid negotiations
A push by Big Pharma to claw back Medicare Part D donut hole money as part of the opioids package has hit sharp Democratic opposition.
California: Drugmaker paid doctors to overprescribe Humira
California's insurance commissioner accused pharmaceutical giant AbbVie of illegally plying doctors with cash, gifts and services to prescribe Humira, tainting their relationship with patients and driving up insurance costs.
