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Inside the FDA labeling fight that could upend the generics market
BioPharma Dive - April 8, 2015
GPhA's CEO says the agency's proposed rule cuts to the very heart of the Hatch-Waxman Act.
For private exchanges, many miles to go
Healthcare Payer News - March 27, 2015
There is a fair amount of hope for private health insurance exchanges in the commercial group market, but a pure defined contribution option will actually require a quite disruptive change.
Pharmacist survey raises concerns for patient access to generic drugs
National Community Pharmacists Association - April 8, 2015
Patient access to generic prescription drugs and community pharmacies are both increasingly at risk due to inadequate reimbursement rates that fail to cover the cost of filling prescriptions, according to a new survey of 700 community pharmacists conducted by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).
Adult ADHD drug abuse on the rise
CBS News - April 1, 2015
Physicians and government health officials are concerned about the misuse of prescription drugs for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) by adults who have not been diagnosed with the condition.
New Guidelines Would Greatly Boost Number of Young People on Statins
HealthDay News - April 6, 2015
If all doctors followed new cholesterol guidelines aimed at children, almost half a million Americans aged 17 to 21 would be prescribed a cholesterol-lowering statin drug, a new study predicts.
Seniors Love Their Medicare (Advantage)
Morning Consult - March 30, 2015
Seniors love their federal health insurance – but they love some plans more than others.
United, Humana Get Surprise Medicare Revenue Boost From U.S.
Bloomberg - April 6, 2015
Health insurers such as UnitedHealth Group Inc. and Humana Inc. will see revenue for commercial Medicare policies increase 1.25 percent next year, reversing an earlier U.S. government proposal that would have cut payments.
Antipsychotic use may increase the risk for diabetes in some children, new Medicaid data show
ScienceDaily - April 6, 2015
In the largest study to date documenting the significant risks to children's health associated with prescription antipsychotics, results suggest that initiating antipsychotics may elevate a child's risk not only for significant weight gain, but also for Type II diabetes by nearly 50 percent.
Travelers Bringing Drug-Resistant Bacteria to United States
HealthDay News - April 2, 2015
A drug-resistant strain of bacteria that causes diarrhea is spreading in the United States, federal health officials warned Thursday.
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