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Virtual Event: March of the Biosimilars

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Editor’s note: A livestream of this event will be embedded below at 1 p.m. What has that meant for insurance coverage and the way drugmakers are marketing these medicines? Several biosimilar versions of Humira, which for years has been the world’s best-selling medicine, entered the U.S. market over the past year.

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Navigating Pharmacy Insurance Coverage: How to Evaluate Insurance Plans for Your Business

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One effective way to mitigate these risks is by having comprehensive insurance coverage. Determining the coverage needs and evaluating insurance requirements for your pharmacy can ensure you’re adequately protected in the face of any unforeseen circumstances.

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STAT+: Novo’s obesity drug Wegovy lowers cardiovascular risk by 20%, landmark trial finds

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Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy cut the risk of major heart complications by 20% in a closely watched trial, results that could streamline insurance coverage and spur even greater demand for the highly popular therapy. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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4D Molecular’s Fabry gene therapy program on FDA clinical hold

Pharmaceutical Technology

4DMT had paused enrollment of patients to two of its trials for 4D-310 last month following a significant adverse event where three patients experienced kidney issues; however, these were treated and resolved in a four-week period.

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Medical debt resources

The Checkup by Singlecare

Additionally, medical debt can impact anyone, regardless of background or the quality of health insurance coverage. The prevalence of medical debt in the United States Today, more people have health insurance coverage than ever before because of the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

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What HCPs think about health equity in cancer care

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In her presidential address to open the virtual event, Lori J. While ASCO’s president primarily addressed the issue of racism and ethic inequalities in cancer care, the discourse from the wider event reflected a variety of inequities. Over 40% of those posts cited insurance companies alongside these access issues. Affordability.

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Rybelsus vs. Ozempic: Differences, similarities & side effects

The Checkup by Singlecare

The drug label for Ozempic specifically states it can be used to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Rybelsus vs. Ozempic: Insurance coverage and cost comparison Rybelsus and Ozempic are brand-name prescription medications manufactured by Novo Nordisk.

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