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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Rite Aid files for bankruptcy; Alzheimer’s brain scans get broader Medicare coverage

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Two new immunizations promise to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus – if people can find them , CNBC says. Providers are scrambling to offer a Pfizer vaccine, Abrysvo, to pregnant patients and a Sanofi monoclonal antibody, Beyfortus, to babies. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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FDA approves first drug to prevent Type 1 diabetes

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It’s considered an autoimmune disease because the immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Tzield works by binding to certain immune system cells and preventing them from attacking the beta cells in the pancreas, while also increasing cells that can help moderate the immune response.

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Why Are Biologics So Expensive?

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To demonstrate, the biologic drug Humira (generic name adalimumab), which is used to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease , costs over $6,000 for 1 carton (2 pens) without insurance. The biological drug category covers various products such as vaccines and cell and gene therapies.