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Why the drug pricing debate is focused on insulin

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The treatment has been around for over a century but insulin has still become the centre of the ongoing discussion over pricing of pharmaceutical products. Ben Hargreaves looks at why insulin’s price is so controversial and whether this could be set to change. Insulin rationing. In the US, approximately 37.3

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Lilly again reduces list price of Insulin Lispro Injection as latest change to affordability options

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Lilly’s Insulin Lispro Injection, 100 units/mL — first introduced at half the list price of branded Humalog® (insulin lispro injection, 100 units/mL) in 2019 — will now have a 70 percent lower list price than Humalog U-100 starting January 1, 2022 Insulin Lispro Injection can be ordered through all U.S.

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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In its 2022 financial report, Sanofi reported that sales of the long-acting insulin dropped 27.6 percent in the US, impacted by prior formulary losses as well as “erosion of the basal insulin market,” the company said in the statement. In its 2022 financial report, Sanofi reported that sales of the long-acting insulin dropped 27.6

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FDA Warns About Compounded Versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

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Semaglutide acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, mimicking the GLP-1 hormone released in the gastrointestinal tract after eating. GLP-1 stimulates insulin production, thus reducing blood glucose levels, and it interacts with the brain to suppress appetite and create a feeling of fullness. mg and 2.4

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: J&J drops out of bidding for Horizon; FDA takes a harder line on fast-track approvals

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Mifepristone, a drug that blocks hormones necessary for pregnancy, was approved by the FDA in 2000. The PBMs then granted national formulary status based upon the highest price and upon which of the medicines generated the largest profits.

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Five things to watch as the Biosimilars market heats up in 2022

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Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) is the first biosimilar available at the retail pharmacy counter, and it obtained interchangeable status. And, manufacturers will likely pay close attention to the impact of Semglee’s interchangeable designation on the adoption of biosimilars in the retail pharmacy space.

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Novo Nordisk launches recycling programme for pen injectors

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The new PenCycle programme covers Novo Nordisk’s FlexPen and FlexTouch devices, which are used to dispense insulin and other medications. ” The initiative was piloted at Boots pharmacies last year, but has now been taken to a national level, according to Novo Nordisk.