prescription drugs
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Insulin price cap championed by Collins stripped from spending bill by fellow Republicans
Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both have sought to cap the drug's price, which has shot up tenfold in the U.S. – but not other countries - in 20 years.
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
Federal task force to crack down on overprescription of opioids in the region
Four additional federal prosecutors will help local and federal law enforcement bring criminal cases against doctors and medical providers who are diverting opiates for profit.
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PublishedApril 23, 2022
Maine Voices: Older Mainers deserve relief from high prescription drug costs
Congress has the power to get to the very heart of the problem – out-of-control drug prices – and right this wrong.
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PublishedApril 16, 2022
Commentary: Medicare is cleaning up FDA’s mess on Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug
By clarifying what evidence it needs before it will pay for medicines like Aduhelm, the agency paved the way for improved drug innovation.
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PublishedApril 12, 2022
Maine Voices: Unfair copay tactic allows health insurers to double-dip
L.D. 1783 will ensure that all Maine patients can afford their lifesaving medications.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Our View: Therapeutics could change COVID response – if people use them
Antiviral medications like Paxlovid are effective, but they are being taken in relatively few cases.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
U.S. House passes $35-a-month insulin cap as Democrats seek wider bill
For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2022
Another View: Long-term studies of approved medicines needed
Before we fast-track new drugs, we should fully understand the effects of those already in use.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2022
Our View: Maine lab shows drug companies how to fail
MDI Biological Laboratory is making drug discovery more efficient, saving time and money.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2022
Another View: FDA should pull ineffective pregnancy drug until we know it works
The FDA determined that Makena, meant to prevent premature births, is not effective. Until the company presents strong evidence otherwise, take it off the market.
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