The problem that obesity drugs are not covered by Medicare Part D might be alleviated if Lilly’s weight loss candidate is also cleared for indications that are reimbursed. Policy and treatment experts discuss the importance of proving obesity drugs can lower federal government health care spending during a recent discussion convened by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review.
Eli Lilly and Company is developing its tirzepatide in heart failure and sleep apnea, in addition to obesity, in an effort to overcome payer resistance to covering drugs for weight loss, Lilly diabetes president Mike Mason explained during the company’s recent earnings presentation.
He described Phase III studies in the two indications as not aimed at expanding the patient population, since obesity is...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is considering imposing price inflation rebates on Part B drugs furnished to enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans in addition to those covered by fee-for-service Medicare.
Doctors are increasingly falling victim to financial scams due to their high incomes, busy schedules, and trust in professional networks. Recognizing the tactics scammers use and the reasons behind physicians’ susceptibility is essential for protecting medical professionals.
Hemgenix has now secured reimbursement in several European markets, and while the path to reimbursement for the high-cost product has not always been easy, innovative access deals have helped to smooth the way.
Senate HELP Committee chair Sanders trying to broker a deal between Novo Nordisk and the major pharmacy benefit managers that will lead to lower list prices.
Revised recommendation is based on most recent data on circulating strains in US, where KP.3 is now dominant. Novavax sticks with plans targeting the JN.1 ‘parent strain.’
Pink Sheet reporter and editors discuss the US FDA’s changes to the COVID-19 vaccine indication and its revocation of the vaccine emergency use authorizations, as well as new vaccine coverage and reimbursement questions.
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