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CDC advisory panel opts for a go-slow approach on expanding usage of RSV vaccines

STAT

Makers of RSV vaccines for older adults saw their plans to try to expand usage hit a significant hurdle on Wednesday, when an expert committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines recommended changes that will likely see fewer older adults qualify for insurance coverage for these products.

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STAT+: In about-face, Moderna vows Americans won’t have to pay for its Covid-19 vaccine

STAT

In an unexpected shift, Moderna has decided not to ask Americans to pay for its Covid-19 vaccine, a move that follows intense criticism over initial plans to charge $110 to $130 per dose after the company pivots from government contracts to commercial distribution. “Everyone in the U.S.

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Are COVID vaccines still free?

The Checkup by Singlecare

During the COVID-19 pandemic, broad immunization was key, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided funding for free vaccines. That means people had to rely on their insurance plan for coverage. How much does the COVID vaccine cost without insurance? Yet in 2023, federal funding ceased.

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Pharmacists Can Help Patients Access RSV Vaccines

Pharmacy Times

Providing immunization coadministration and assisting with insurance coverage are strategies to improve access.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Rite Aid files for bankruptcy; Alzheimer’s brain scans get broader Medicare coverage

STAT

Providers are scrambling to offer a Pfizer vaccine, Abrysvo, to pregnant patients and a Sanofi monoclonal antibody, Beyfortus, to babies.  Lenders will provide the company with about $200 million in new financing as part of a plan to restructure more than $3 billion of existing debt in chapter 11.

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How much does Gardasil 9 cost without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Gardasil 9 is a vaccine prescribed for the prevention of certain types of cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), including cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. Without insurance, it could cost about $363 for each dose of the Gardasil 9 vaccine. But you need to receive two or three doses in order to be fully vaccinated.

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How much does Arexvy cost without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Arexvy is a single-dose vaccine recommended for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults 60 years and older. Because the vaccines are so new, there are no generic alternatives, and the cost of Arexvy without insurance is around $636. However, most people can receive insurance coverage for Arexvy.