RFK Jr. second hearing takeaways: GOP criticism, more Medicare fumbles, and DEI
RFK Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing focused on vaccines, Medicare, diversity, and science. Key Republicans were reticent to show support.
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Ozempic and Wegovy selected for next round of Medicare drug price negotiations
Ozempic and Wegovy, the blockbuster but costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss, are among the 15 medications that will ...
Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
Does Medicare cover ketamine infusions for mental health conditions?
Because it is still awaiting approval, Medicare does not typically cover the use of ketamine infusion for treating mental ...
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Rethinking FDA’s Accelerated Approval Pathway: New Draft Guidances and Implications for Drug Companies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued two new guidance documents governing details of the Accelerated Approval ...
Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare ...
Does Medicare cover estradiol cream?
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans may cover estradiol cream. A person can check with their plan to confirm coverage.
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Medicare to cut costs on 25 drugs, including Wegovy and Ozempic
Popular weight loss drugs like ... been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said ...