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The National Academy of Sciences for years has been collecting generous gifts from foundations, universities and corporations./Hannah Norman/Kaiser Health News

National Academies’ Report Took Pharma-Friendly Stance After Millions in Gifts From Drugmakers

The report, which failed to disclose conflicts of interest, advised against an effort by Medicare to recoup millions for discarded drugs.

Aug 12, 2021

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Pharmacies Face Extra Audit Burdens That Threaten Their Existence

Pharmacy benefit managers switched to virtual audits during the pandemic, which increased reviews, payment denials and their profits.

Aug 6, 2021

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Diabetes Drug’s New Weight Loss Formula Fuels Cost-Benefit Debate

Ozempic’s peppy ads suggest that people who use it might lose weight, but also include a disclaimer: that it “is not a weight loss drug.” Now — as Wegovy — it is.

Aug 1, 2021

Pfizer is one of the world's largest drugmakers./Mat Napo on Unsplash

Pfizer Court Fight Could Legalize Medicare Copays And Unleash ‘Gold Rush’ in Sales

A Pfizer win in a lawsuit against the federal government could cost taxpayers billions of dollars and erase an important control on pharma marketing after decades of regulatory erosion and soaring drug prices, say health policy analysts.

Jul 29, 2021

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New Alzheimer’s Drug Manufacturer Launches Controversial Campaign

Facing a host of challenges, Aduhelm’s makers are running an educational campaign directed at consumers who are worried about whether their forgetfulness is a sign of disease.

Jul 24, 2021

As Trump Touts His ‘Great’ COVID Drugs, the Pharma Cash Flows to Biden, Not Him

Reversing a trend in which contributions from drugmakers’ political committees and their employees have gone largely to Republicans, so far for 2020 the industry has tilted toward Democrats.

Oct 12, 2020