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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Amgen suing Colorado over drug price caps, abortion pills, and more

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Novo Nordisk plans to seek coverage by Germany’s public health insurance scheme for the use of its Wegovy drug to cut the risk of strokes and heart attacks, if the extended indication wins European approval , Reuters notes. Meanwhile, the Biosecure Act, designed to reduce U.S.

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

Putting Patients First Blog

Making available more specific information about total costs and coverage will ensure that all consumers have comprehensive information to help them make smart health care decisions. These resources should aim to clarify insurance terms and concepts, aiding consumers in navigating the complexities of selecting a health plan.

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Finding Your Root Cause: Key Lab Tests

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I’ll specify which tests are usually covered on insurance if you have a willing practitioner that can bill insurance, which tests can be self-ordered and then submitted to insurance, and which ones are usually an out-of-pocket expense that you may need to save for. You can use Health Savings Accounts for most.)

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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.