The agency renewed efforts to remove over 200 disputed patents from FDA’s Orange Book to promote affordable medication access. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently renewed its challenge…
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HHS Issues Report from President’s MAHA Commission
The health secretary says policy recommendations will be issued over the next 100 days. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a preliminary health assessment last…
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President Signs Executive Order to Lower Prescription Drug Pricing
He said the U.S. will “no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from big pharma.” President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Monday to lower prescription drug…
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U.S. and China Announce Tariff Reduction Amid Trade Negotiations
The 90-day reduction comes after trade officials met in Switzerland. The United States and China issued a joint statement outlining their agreement to reduce retaliatory tariffs for 90…
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Walgreens Agrees to Settlement Over Illegal Prescription Allegations
The pharmacy was accused of filling “excessive quantities of opioids.” Walgreen Boots Alliance has agreed to an up to $350 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ),…
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President Proposes 25% Tariffs on Vehicles, Pharmaceuticals, and Microchips
He encourages foreign companies to bring manufacturing into the United States. President Donald Trump said that his administration would impose new tariffs on foreign-made automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals…
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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Generic Drug Competition in Patent Case
The court orders the removal of improper patent listings, clearing the path for lower-cost medications. The Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court’s decision…
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VA Enters Into Development Partnership with Hoth Therapeutics
The biopharmaceutical company will research treatments for obesity and linked health conditions. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently finalized an agreement with biopharmaceutical company Hoth Therapeutics, which…
Read MoreJustice Department Sues CVS Over Prescription Metric Boosting
The department claims the practice contributed to the rise in opioid-related deaths. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued CVS Health last week, alleging that the company knowingly filled…
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Pharmaceutical Companies Request Recusal of FTC Chair from Insulin Case
They claim she and other commissioners are prejudiced against pharmaceutical companies. This week, the top three pharmaceutical companies in the United States requested that Lina Khan, chair of…
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