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Government Crackdowns Can Cripple Bogus Stem Cell 'Cures' Industry

Drugs.com

11, 2024 -- Hucksters offering bogus stem cell treatments can be deterred through government action, a new study says.About 60% of direct-to-consumer advertising from fly-by-night stem cell clinics ceased after regulators in Canada and. FRIDAY, Oct.

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3.6 Million Americans Could Be Covered for Wegovy Under New Medicare Rules

Drugs.com

million Americans -- or even more -- eligible for treatment with the pricey weight-loss drug Wegovy, a new study finds.Under the new rules, the government will pay for Wegovy treatment if. TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 -- New Medicare rules could make 3.6

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The role of biosimilars in reducing out-of-pocket costs for patients

Drug Patent Watch

The rising cost of brand-name medications has left millions of people struggling to afford the treatments they need to manage their conditions. By increasing access to affordable medications, biosimilars can also help to reduce healthcare costs for employers, insurers, and governments. So, what's the future hold for biosimilars?

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David Liu receives Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

Broad Institute

Since their initial development, both base editing and prime editing have been used by thousands of laboratories around the world and have enabled the study and potential treatment of many genetic diseases. Liu became an HHMI investigator in 2005 and joined the JASONs, academic science advisors to the US government, in 2009.

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Vertex taking ‘flexible’ approach to pricing talks for experimental CRISPR therapy

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The company is discussing various payment models for its sickle cell treatment with government and commercial insurers ahead of an FDA approval decision later this year.

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Drafting Drug Patent Applications for Biologic Drugs

Drug Patent Watch

The Complex World of Biologic Drugs: Navigating Patent Applications As a biotech professional, you're likely no stranger to the intricacies of developing life-changing treatments. But when it comes to patenting these innovative treatments, the process can be daunting. It's a complex world, to say the least.

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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

The government asserted additional allegations that are outside our scope. A prescription not issued in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate, authorized research is not a prescription within the meaning of the CSA and the pharmacist knowingly filling it, along with the prescriber issuing it, is subject to penalties.

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