prescription drugs
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PublishedJuly 12, 2023
Commentary: Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gets full FDA nod, but hurdles remain
The rollout is likely to take longer than patients and their families would like.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Merck sues U.S., calling Biden move to cut drug prices ‘extortion’
Merck argues the negotiation process outlined in President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act violates the Constitution.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Mainers navigate shortage of critical ADHD medication
Widely known by its brand names, including Adderall, the drug has been a life-changer for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
Commentary: Insulin price cuts could lift drugmakers’ profits
New rules designed to reduce Medicaid’s costs give pharma companies incentive to be less opaque.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
Biden says he’s focused ‘intensely’ on lowering drug costs
The president – gearing up for an expected reelection announcement – aims to make the effort central to his policy and political agenda.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Amazon starts drug subscription service for Prime members
Called RxPass, the service lets patients order generic medications that treat more than 80 common health conditions.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2022
FDA panel backs removal of unproven pregnancy drug
Some panelists encourage drug company Covis to continue studying the drug to determine if a subgroup of women could benefit.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2022
Biden pushing lower prescription drug costs in midterm press
The White House said President Biden will sign an executive order that will direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to look for additional ways to lower drug costs.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2022
Biden pushing lower prescription drug costs in midterm press
President Joe Biden will head to a community college in Irvine, California, on Friday to meet with older Americans and tout his administration’s efforts to reduce inflation and drive down costs.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2022
Commentary: Older Mainers paved way for Inflation Reduction Act’s health care savings
While we're celebrating the law’s achievements, let’s remember the invaluable activism of one group of outspoken Mainers.
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