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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Senate probe into Novo pricing, a new UTI antibiotic, and more

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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is investigating the prices Novo Nordisk charges for its blockbuster medications, Ozempic and Wegovy, which are highly effective at treating diabetes and obesity but carry steep price tags, The New York Times writes. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.),

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CMS F-Tags, F-329 Unnecessary Medications; The Most Commonly Cited Meds

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The CMS F-tag, F-329 Unnecessary Medications tag is by far (in combination with F-428) the most common survey deficiency that a consultant pharmacist can help a facility avoid. The F-tags have been changed, get the update at LTCPHARMD.com – my […].

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Changes in Pharmacy Services F-Tags; What Does it Really Mean?

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The F-Tags have been given a little facelift and renumbering. I’m a consultant pharmacist, so I’m going to focus on the changes in Pharmacy Services F-Tags. The pharmacy services F-Tags run between F755-F761. There are now seven possible pharmacy services F-Tags. I’ll […].

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What causes armpit pain? Related conditions and treatments

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Read more about treatments for skin tags , hidradenitis suppurativa , and shingles. Growths “Growths such as cysts, skin tags, and moles can also cause pain when they’re inflamed,” says Brendan Camp, MD , a dermatologist with MDCS Dermatology in New York. Armpit pain can be managed with cold compresses, rest, and sometimes medication.

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bluebird bio to split into oncology and gene therapy specialists

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million price tag. Ibrahim is currently serving as a consultant for the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI) and built the clinical capabilities within the institute. Zynteglo is already in beta-thalassemia in Europe, where the company will seek to expand access despite its hefty $1.8

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After a slow start for expensive CAR-T therapies, drug developers revisit oral therapies for blood cancer

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price tag of $475,000 when it was first launched in 2017 – and it becomes apparent that these may not be desirable treatment options for every patient and in every setting. Add to this the considerable cost of these medications – the first approved CAR-T, Novartis’ Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel), had a U.S. Professional reception of the findings.

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What can cause a bump on the head?

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Benign skin growths Skin growths such as moles, skin tags, and seborrheic keratosis can appear as bumps on the head. If you are concerned about a bump on your head, consult a healthcare professional for medical advice and appropriate treatment options. Should I be worried about a bump on the head? When did the injury happen?

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