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MALVERN, PA — The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has announced the release of significant updates to its cornerstone documents on antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), marking a pivotal advancement …
CLSI Unveils Crucial Updates to Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Standards Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a significant development for Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VRCA), the company announced its lead dermatological product, YCANTH™, has been granted New Chemical Entity (NCE) Status …
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Secures Key FDA Designation for YCANTH, Enhancing Market Protection Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Drug Channels Institute (DCI), a division of HMP Global, recently unveiled its 2024 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers, offering an unparalleled look …
Drug Channels Institute Releases Comprehensive Analysis on U.S. Pharmacies and PBMs, Highlighting Key Industry Trends Read More
HONEY BROOK, PA — Provell Pharmaceuticals recently announced a partnership with Mark Cuban’s brainchild Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC (Cost Plus Drugs). They are set on bringing life-saving drugs to …
The Revolution in Drug Pricing: Provell Pharmaceuticals and Cost Plus Drugs Forge New Pathway for Affordable Medication Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Cutting Copays Act on Wednesday, a new legislation aiming to reduce …
Senator Casey Introduces Cutting Copays Act, Aiming to Ease Prescription Drug Costs for Low-Income Pennsylvanians Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued the final ‘Part One Guidance‘ for the incoming Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. This directive is set to …
The Definitive ‘Part One Guidance’ For Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: A Comprehensive Breakdown Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has long stood as an outlier on the global stage when it comes to prescription drug costs, with prices that can be three times …
A Bold Stroke in the Fight for Fair Drug Pricing: Biden-Harris Administration Launches Negotiation Program and Resource Hub Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move designed to provide relief for millions of Americans grappling with high prescription drug costs and to strengthen the Medicare system, the Centers for Medicare …
Medicare Overhaul Targets Lower Drug Costs, Bolsters Patient Protections Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed into law Senate Bill 607, a measure that safeguards prescription medication benefits for 20,000 older Pennsylvanians. These individuals, whose overall income has seen …
Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Ensuring Prescription Benefits for Pennsylvania Seniors Despite Income Increases” Read More
The FDA announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently issued a consent decree of permanent injunction against the Pharmasol Corporation, a Massachusetts-based company, and its …
U.S. Court Orders Pharmasol Corporation to Halt Drug Distribution Over FD&C Act Violations Read More