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New class of generics could save consumers, insurers billions. FDA is moving carefully.

by Dan Gorenstein
Jul 13, 2016
The European Union has some 20 "biosimilar" generics on the market; the US has one.
Pre-filled syringes of the adalimumab biosimilar. The biosimilar is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
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Turns out hedge funds have an incentive to control drug prices

by Dan Gorenstein
Apr 25, 2016
Hedge funds are joining groups who want to lower prescription prices for consumers.
Big Pharma doesn't like the patent review board. But organizations that want to lower prescription prices for consumers love it, and they're being joined in their fight by people who aren't usually seen as champions of consumer rights — hedge fund managers.
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Valeant's story: a cautionary tale

by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 21, 2016
The company's CEO stepped down on Monday
Howard Schiller, then interim CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., listens during a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill February 4, 2016 in Washington, DC. 
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Bad packaging means $3b in drugs will be wasted this year

by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 1, 2016
A new report suggests drug makers are profiting from the waste.
A new report suggests drug makers are profiting from the waste.
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How CVS reined in drug prices

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Feb 23, 2016
Its Caremark unit covers some 25 million U.S. customers
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A push for more transparency in drug research costs

by Dan Gorenstein
Feb 16, 2016
The industry worries it's a step toward price controls.
Drug companies are not only in the spotlight for price setting, but now they may be required to be transparent about R&D spending. 
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How more generics could relieve sky-high drug prices

by Dan Gorenstein
Feb 4, 2016
More generics are needed to create competition — but can the FDA approve them fast enough?
With high drug prices, more generics are needed to create competition, but can the FDA is having a hard time keeping up.
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Survey shows drug price hikes widespread in industry

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Feb 4, 2016
It's not just a few bad players, as Congressional hearing puts drug costs in focus.
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Congress turns its attention to high drug prices

by Dan Gorenstein
Jan 21, 2016
This may actually lower drug costs.
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Congress aims to give some drugmakers a break

by Dan Gorenstein
Oct 2, 2015
The push comes even as lawmakers discuss ways to rein in drug prices.
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