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FDA allows Florida to import drugs from Canada

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the state of Florida the authority to import certain prescription drugs from Canada—an important measure to counteract soaring prescription costs. After delays that took a lawsuit to resolve, the FDA authorized the program on Jan. In a landmark decision, the U.S. an outlier? an outlier?

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FDA approves the first OTC continuous glucose monitor

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On March 5, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). According to DexCom, the Stelo glucose biosensor will be available for purchase online in the summer of 2024. The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is for adults who don’t use insulin.

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FDA approves first biosimilars to Prolia and Xgeva

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5, 2024, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jubbonti and Wyost, the first interchangeable biosimilars to the injectable medications Prolia and Xgeva , respectively. For traditional medications, the FDA can approve generic medications. Osteoporosis and bone density conditions are common in the U.S.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the FTC vs. PBMs, FDA adcomm voting and more

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Through their unique position, these companies — including CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx — help determine which medicines are covered by commercial health insurers and the prices that are paid at pharmacy counters, among other things.

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Dupixent for EoE: First FDA-approved treatment for adults & children

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In January 2024, it became the first and only treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children ages 1 and older. The injectable medication was originally FDA approved in May 2022 for EoE treatment in adults and children ages 12 years and older.

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Can you really get Wegovy for $25 a month?

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It contains the active ingredient semaglutide and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2021 for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or who are overweight with one or more weight-related conditions, such as high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes. How much does Wegovy cost? ml pens, which is a month’s supply.

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The popular inhaler Flovent has been discontinued

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In 2023, Flovent manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced their decision to discontinue Flovent-branded products starting January 1, 2024. The authorized generics were introduced in May 2022 and October 2023 but will be used exclusively starting January 1, 2024. Not all alternatives will have the same insurance coverage.

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