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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Wegovy insurance coverage, Zepbound shortages, and more

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From 2013 to 2022, pharmaceutical and device companies made more than 85 million payments totaling $12.1 Financial ties between drug and device makers and some physicians remain pervasive, despite concerns such relationships may influence medical practice , STAT writes, citing a new analysis of payments made over a recent 10-year span.

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STAT+: Net prices for medicines fell considerably in 2023’s last quarter, mostly thanks to Humira biosimilars

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Over the past year, nine biosimilar versions of the medicine were launched by other companies seeking favorable placement on formularies, the lists of drugs for which health insurance coverage is available.

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STAT+: The FDA’s ‘breakthrough’ program for medical devices keeps gaining steam

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For medical devices in the Breakthrough Devices Program, 2022 has been a breakout year. The Food and Drug Administration is on track to top its previous records, offering expedited regulatory consideration — and if medical device companies have their way, a streamlined path to insurance coverage — to dozens of novel tools.

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How much is Rexulti without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Without insurance coverage, Rexulti’s average price is around $1,926 for a 30-day supply. In August 2022, the FDA approved a generic version of brexpiprazole for schizophrenia as an adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for treating MDD. How much does Rexulti cost without insurance? What is the generic for Rexulti?

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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicaid?

The Checkup by Singlecare

At first glance, Mounjaro might look pretty pricey, but its out-of-pocket costs can vary drastically based on insurance coverage, discounts, pharmacy location, and more. Without help from a health insurance plan, Medicare Part D, or Medicaid, the drug’s list price is $1,069.08 per 30-day supply (a pack of four pens).

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MRI costs: What you’ll pay with and without insurance

The Checkup by Singlecare

Factors that affect the cost of an MRI The primary factors that can affect the cost of an MRI include insurance coverage, type of facility (inpatient or outpatient), location of MRI (area of the body), and geographic location. Your insurance deductibles, coinsurance, and copays all can contribute to the costs of an MRI.

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Humira patient assistance: Elligiblity, savings & more

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AbbVie says its patient assistance program helped about 200,000 patients in 2022. Without healthcare coverage, Medicare, or discounts, Humira’s out-of-pocket cost can go well into four-digit territory. Fortunately, with insurance coverage and other resources, many people pay much less. “The How much does Humira cost?