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NHC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) in 2026 and 2027

Putting Patients First Blog

As noted in our previous communications, while the NHC would prefer a more traditional Notice and Comment rulemaking opportunity that would ensure the Agency directly responds to stakeholder feedback, we welcome this opportunity to express our reactions to CMS’ thinking on the negotiation program.

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NHC Submits Comments on CMS Draft Guidance for IPAY 2028

Putting Patients First Blog

Even well-intentioned policies can create access disparities if communication and operational support are lacking. It is unclear how CMS will communicate this determination or whether stakeholders will be notified and invited to contribute evidence before a new price is set.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

The drug was approved to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in May. High rates of obesity place a major burden on healthcare systems as the condition is associated with many major health complications like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and other bodily dysfunctions. Anti-obesity therapeutic landscape.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

The drug was approved to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in May. High rates of obesity place a major burden on healthcare systems as the condition is associated with many major health complications like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and other bodily dysfunctions. Anti-obesity therapeutic landscape.

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Top Performing Drug of 2021 - Trulicity (February Edition)

PharmaShots

Approved Indications of Trulicity2 Trulicity is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults and paediatric patients (age: ≥10 years) with type 2 diabetes mellitus. million patients’ journeys with type 2 diabetes since 2014.

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NHC’s comments in response to the 2025 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP)

Putting Patients First Blog

Failure to Reconcile (FTR) Process: The NHC views the proposed changes to the FTR process positively as safeguarding consumers’ health coverage access, particularly for those with chronic conditions, by enhancing education, aligning with consumer protection principles, and ensuring clarity and accessibility in communication strategies.

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FDA Approves Immunoglobulin Formulation With Low IgA Content for Primary Immunodeficiency

Pharmacy Times

Takeda will discontinue Gammagard S/D by December 2027, transitioning to the new low IgA formulation. Takeda has informed the FDA that the manufacturing of Gammagard S/D will cease in December 2027.