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Four Crucial Questions about the Humira Biosimilar Price War (rerun)

Drug Channels

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Since I published the article below in July 2023 , there have been three notable market develpoments: IQVIA has reported that as as of mid-2023, there was almost no adoption of Amgen's Amjevita, the first Humira biosimilar. Boehringer-Ingelheim launched an unbranded, low WAC version of its interchangeable biosimilar.

The Inflation Reduction Act: Three Unintended Consequences for Biosimilars, Health Plans, Providers, and Pharmacies

Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

By now, you have already read innumerable articles explaining what’s in the new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA; P.L. I can only barely scratch the surface in this article, so feel free to share your own thoughts in the comments below or on social media.

The Inflation Reduction Act: Three Unintended Consequences for Biosimilars, Health Plans, Providers, and Pharmacies (rerun)

Drug Channels

DECEMBER 12, 2022

By now, you have already read innumerable articles explaining what’s in the new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA; P.L. I can only barely scratch the surface in this article, so feel free to share your own thoughts in the comments below or on social media.

Drug Channels News Roundup, July 2022: CVS vs. NACDS, ICER Impact, Biosimilar Boom, Deductible Doubts, and Alto Pharmacy (and me)

Drug Channels

JULY 20, 2022

Cut through the steamy summer haze with our refreshing selection of articles and insights. In this issue: CVS disassociates itself from its chain pharmacy association Payers are paying attention to ICER Benefits of the biosimilar boom A fantastic takedown of health insurance deductibles Plus, I join the Advisory Board of Alto Pharmacy.

Biosimilars

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Drug Channels News Roundup, April 2024: CVS’s Humira Strategy, White Bagging “Savings,” IRA vs. Part D Plans, Walgreens Specialty Update, Pharmacies vs. GoodRx, and Oncology Fun

Drug Channels

APRIL 29, 2024

April is over, so it's time to hop into this month’s selection of noteworthy news: CVS Health’s formulary boosts a Humira biosimilar An insurer ditches buy-and-bill to save money for plans—but maybe not for patients?

Specialty Pharmacies

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Drug Channels News Roundup, October 2021: PBMs’ Oncology Exclusions, Biosimilar Boom, BCBS vs. Hospitals, U.S. vs. the World, and CRISPR Comedy

Drug Channels

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s the biosimilar boom! drug spending shambles into the middle of the herd Plus, The Onion summons the only humorous article about CRISPR. PBMs are conjuring a terrifying number of formulary exclusions for oncology drugs Eerie! Brrr.did you hear that? Scream as Blue Cross Blue Shield frightfully overpays hospitals Shocking!

Drug Channels News Roundup, September 2021: Hospitals’ 340B Profits, Drug Prices Deflate, U.S. vs. EU, Amazon vs. CVS, and More Bad Blood for Theranos

Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

on international benchmarking goes viral Amazon is finally disrupting CVS—but not how you expected Plus, the best article ever about Elizabeth Holmes’s Theranos trial. P.S. Please join the more than 12,500 consumers of my daily commentary and links to neat stuff at @DrugChannels on Twitter. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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thINc’s Specialty Networks and Patient Support Services Summit

Drug Channels

JUNE 5, 2023

Join peers this August to discover the evolving specialty pharmacy marketplace, build multi-stakeholder partnerships, and explore frameworks to inform your 2024 distribution and patient service strategies. Sponsored guest posts are bylined articles that are screened by Drug Channels to ensure a topical relevance to our exclusive audience.

Specialty Pharmacies

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Drug Channels News Roundup, July 2020: Diabetes Costs, Regeneron’s Copay Support, MA Rethinks Coupons, My Favorite Chart Updated, and ABC’s Steve Collis

Drug Channels

JULY 29, 2020

Cool off by getting up close and personal with our refreshing selection of articles and insights. The steamy, socially distanced days of summer are here. Join the more than 9,700 followers of my curated links published on @DrugChannels on Twitter.

Pharmacy

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You BsUFA III regulatory science pilot offers progress report, fields stakeholder criticisms and questions

Agency IQ

OCTOBER 20, 2023

BsUFA III regulatory science pilot offers progress report, fields stakeholder criticisms and questions This week, FDA and its grantees briefed stakeholders on the status of research projects funded through the Biosimilar User Fee Act (BSUFA III) Regulatory Science Pilot Program. Developing biosimilars is an extensive and expensive process.

Science

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You A closer look at CDER’s new 2024 guidance agenda

Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Accelerated Approval of Drugs and Biologics Administrative/ Procedural New Civil Monetary Penalties for Failure to Meet Accelerated Post Marketing Requirements Administrative/ Procedural Carried over from previous guidance agenda Exclusivity for First Interchangeable Biosimilar Biological Products Administrative/ Procedural Carried over from previous (..)

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You 166 guidance documents the FDA is actively working on in 2024 (and beyond)

Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In other cases, the FDA is under no obligation to release a document at any time, but is instead developing the document on its own accord. We have tried to sort guidance documents by topic area.

FDA

FDA Science Biosimilars Production

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You What We Expect the FDA to do in October 2023

Agency IQ

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Based on the results of its evaluation of nominated categories of drug products to date, as well as consultation with the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC), FDA is also proposing to include certain categories of drug products on these lists. The rule, will also, if finalized, address communication with State boards of pharmacy.

FDA

FDA Science Regulations Production

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You What We Expect the FDA to do in December 2023

Agency IQ

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Based on the results of its evaluation of nominated categories of drug products to date, as well as consultation with the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC), FDA is also proposing to include certain categories of drug products on these lists. The rule, will also, if finalized, address communication with State boards of pharmacy.

FDA

FDA Science Regulations Production

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You What We Expect the FDA to do in November 2023

Agency IQ

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Based on the results of its evaluation of nominated categories of drug products to date, as well as consultation with the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC), FDA is also proposing to include certain categories of drug products on these lists. The rule, will also, if finalized, address communication with State boards of pharmacy.

FDA

FDA Science Regulations Production

Drug Discovery Digest

Four Crucial Questions about the Humira Biosimilar Price War (rerun)

The Inflation Reduction Act: Three Unintended Consequences for Biosimilars, Health Plans, Providers, and Pharmacies

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The Inflation Reduction Act: Three Unintended Consequences for Biosimilars, Health Plans, Providers, and Pharmacies (rerun)

Drug Channels News Roundup, July 2022: CVS vs. NACDS, ICER Impact, Biosimilar Boom, Deductible Doubts, and Alto Pharmacy (and me)

Drug Channels News Roundup, April 2024: CVS’s Humira Strategy, White Bagging “Savings,” IRA vs. Part D Plans, Walgreens Specialty Update, Pharmacies vs. GoodRx, and Oncology Fun

Drug Channels News Roundup, October 2021: PBMs’ Oncology Exclusions, Biosimilar Boom, BCBS vs. Hospitals, U.S. vs. the World, and CRISPR Comedy

Drug Channels News Roundup, September 2021: Hospitals’ 340B Profits, Drug Prices Deflate, U.S. vs. EU, Amazon vs. CVS, and More Bad Blood for Theranos

thINc’s Specialty Networks and Patient Support Services Summit

Drug Channels News Roundup, July 2020: Diabetes Costs, Regeneron’s Copay Support, MA Rethinks Coupons, My Favorite Chart Updated, and ABC’s Steve Collis

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You BsUFA III regulatory science pilot offers progress report, fields stakeholder criticisms and questions

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You A closer look at CDER’s new 2024 guidance agenda

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You 166 guidance documents the FDA is actively working on in 2024 (and beyond)

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You What We Expect the FDA to do in October 2023

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You What We Expect the FDA to do in December 2023

Analysis Life Sciences Thank You What We Expect the FDA to do in November 2023

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