Most-Read News Stories of 2013

July 28th 2023

Large Clinical Trial Supports Alzheimer Drug Full Approval

Pandemic, PBM, and other policies on hold during the summer recess.

July 11th 2023

Long-Admired PEPFAR Program Caught in Abortion Debate

FDA's approval of Leqembi paves the way for wider coverage of the drug by Medicare and establishes a process for further clinical testing and evaluation of treatments for this widespread, debilitating condition

June 16th 2023

Medicare Still Won’t Pay for Alzheimer’s Drugs without Confirmatory Data

There is concern that debates will delay the five-year reauthorization of PEPFAR under review by Congress.

FDA Proposes Streamlined Medication Handouts

Reimbursement for Alzheimer's medicines still will occur only with the completion of studies to support full FDA approval.

FDA Eyes Advisory Committee Reform to Enhance Credibility

FDA has published a new system for providing basic and essential information on patient use of drugs and certain biologic products.

May 26th 2023

Congress Leaves Town with Major Drug-Related Bills on Hold

Challenges to approval decisions have prompted FDA officials to reexamine of the role and composition of the agency’s many advisory committees and to explore options for change.

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July 28th 2023

Large Clinical Trial Supports Alzheimer Drug Full Approval

Pandemic, PBM, and other policies on hold during the summer recess.

July 11th 2023

Long-Admired PEPFAR Program Caught in Abortion Debate

June 16th 2023

Medicare Still Won’t Pay for Alzheimer’s Drugs without Confirmatory Data

There is concern that debates will delay the five-year reauthorization of PEPFAR under review by Congress.

FDA Proposes Streamlined Medication Handouts

Reimbursement for Alzheimer's medicines still will occur only with the completion of studies to support full FDA approval.

FDA Eyes Advisory Committee Reform to Enhance Credibility

FDA has published a new system for providing basic and essential information on patient use of drugs and certain biologic products.

May 26th 2023