SPOTLIGHT -
Examining The True Cost Of Diabetes Medication
About 1 in 10 individuals in the United States have diabetes. A recent study examines how much they are paying on average for access to treatment for the common disease.
How Individuals Are Self-Treating Long COVID
New research examines how individuals with continuing COVID-19 symptoms are managing the virus.
How Pharmacists Can Assist Underserved Communities After Natural Disasters
Rural communities are often left without adequate assistance in times of need, but pharmacists can provide crucial care.
GSK and Former NBA Star Magic Johnson Team Up to “Sideline RSV”
The British pharma giant has teamed up with Johnson for a promotional campaign as they approach the finish line of an RSV vaccine.
Virtual Clinics Help Remove Barriers to Diabetes Care
Various issues were mitigated when patients were given proper training and supplies.
Initiation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Reduced Hospitalizations for Diabetes, CKD
According to 2 conference abstracts, CGM’s are effective in treating T2D and chronic kidney disease, but more data may be required to complete the picture.
News Roundup: March 13 to March 17
Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.
US District Judge Hearing Arguments to Potentially Halt Distribution of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
Drug Topics will continue to update this story as new information becomes available.
FDA Grants De Novo Approval to Non-Invasive Tinnitus Treatment Device
The product, called Lenire, uses bimodal stimulation and will be available in April 2023
Novo Nordisk To Cut Insulin Prices Up To 75%
According to a company press release, the price reductions will go into effect at the start of 2024
President Biden Releases Op-Ed In New York Times Outlining Future Of Medicare
The President said he will make Medicare “solvent beyond 2050 without cutting a penny in benefits.”
News Roundup March 6-March 10
News Roundup: February 27 to March 3
Eli Lilly Slashing Insulin Prices, Capping Monthly Out of Pocket Costs For Many
The pharmaceutical giant announced a 70% price reduction for most of its commonly sold insulin.
FDA Action Date Set for Pfizer RSV Vaccine Candidate
The vaccine would be administered to pregnant people to protect newborns from RSV.
Amoxicillin Shortage Impacting Nearly 75% of Pharmacists Nationwide
Pharmacists generally agree that domestic production of the commonly used antibiotic could prevent more shortages from happening in the future
