The third round of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program is moving forward with full manufacturer participation. The program, created under the Inflation Reduction Act, allows CMS to directly negotiate prices for high-expenditure, single-source drugs covered by Medicare Part B…
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Kroger is now offering Zepbound KwikPen, a multidose version of Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 weight loss drug, at participating retail pharmacy locations. The rollout marks the first time self-pay patients may be eligible to use Lilly’s savings program for Zepbound at…
A growing share of Americans worry about affording prescription drugs, with 59% saying they are at least somewhat concerned — the highest level recorded since 2018, according to a March 13 KFF poll. About 22% of respondents said they are…
Patients taking blood thinner Eliquis had a lower risk of clinically relevant bleeding than those taking Xarelto, a recent study found. Researchers enrolled 2,760 patients with venous thrombosis — blood clots in the veins of the legs or lungs —…
Eli Lilly has warned that compounded tirzepatide mixed with vitamin B12 may pose patient safety risks. Testing of compounded products marketed in the U.S. that combine tirzepatide with B12 found significant levels of an impurity caused by a chemical reaction…
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Brockton, Mass.-based Signature Healthcare has opened a retail pharmacy in East Bridgewater, Mass., in partnership with specialty pharmacy services provider Clearway Health. The 895-square-foot pharmacy opened March 12 in a multispecialty medical office building and will provide prescription filling, home…
Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore., is partnering with two Oregon community colleges to create direct pathways for students pursuing Doctor of Pharmacy degrees, beginning in spring 2026. They are Chemeketa Community College in Salem and Umpqua Community College in…
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said he is opening an investigation into the FDA’s rejection of treatments for rare diseases, including ataluren, a drug used by some patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Mr. Johnson, who chairs the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on…
Becker’s is highlighting six pharmaceutical companies to know. The following innovative organizations help deliver pharmacy solutions that improve the lives of patients. Note: This list was compiled using nominations. This list is not exhaustive, nor is it an endorsement of…
Cost-related medication nonadherence declined among Medicare enrollees following implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s prescription drug provisions in 2024, according to a study published March 9 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Enrollees’ cost-related medication nonadherence fell by an estimated 4.9 percentage…