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STAT+: Pharmalittle: More than 9 in 10 pharmacy techs report drug shortages; Yale and VA strike deal over ketamine patent royalties

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Yale and the VA agreed in 2003 to share royalties on patents with inventors from both institutions. When a comparable drug is not available, 29% turn to their pharmacy’s compounding services, while 6% look to another compounding pharmacy.  Yale and professor John Krystal agreed to pay $1.5

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Does Medicare cover Ozempic?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Unfortunately, a law from 2003 prohibits Medicare Part D from covering weight loss drugs, which means it won’t cover Ozempic prescribed solely for weight loss , an off-label use. Consider a compounded version Compounding pharmacies mix the active ingredients in a drug themselves.

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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicaid?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Legislation passed in 2003 prohibits Medicare from covering drugs prescribed specifically for weight loss, and while Medicaid has more flexibility here, not every state will cover them. I tried to prescribe Mounjaro, which helps with heart failure and diabetes, but I couldn’t get it covered.”

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How do I get Ozempic for $25 a month?

The Checkup by Singlecare

A 2003 law prohibits government-sponsored plans like Medicare from covering weight loss medication. Consider a compounded version For drugs on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shortage list, compounding pharmacies can create and sell copies, often at lower prices than the brand-name versions.