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BioMarin’s Next Roctavian Challenge Is How To Successfully Commercialize Its Gene Therapy: Warranties May Be An Option
As BioMarin turns to commercialization of Roctavian, we will likely hear more about how warranties could help gene therapies overcome payer reimbursement hurdles.
At Least 8 Million Medicaid Enrollees Expected To Be Dropped From Coverage This Year
Whenever a policy as far-reaching as eliminating continuous enrollment in Medicaid is considered it would seem prudent to weigh the costs of foregone alternatives.
Elon Musk Adds Fuel To The Fire Set By Anti-Vaccine Conspiracists As He Mischaracterizes Peter Hotez
Declining a debate with an anti-vaccine crusader is understandable. It would amplify and in the eyes of many viewers legitimize Kennedy as somehow an equal adversary.
FDA Approval Of Topical Gel Eroxon For ED Reinforces Trend Toward More Availability Of OTC Products In Classes Previously Prescription-Only
Eroxon’s approval as an ED product is part of trend in which OTC availability is increasing in therapeutic classes which were formerly off limits to OTC drugs.
Merck Seeks A `Fair’ Drug Price In Lawsuit Against Inflation Reduction Act, But So Does Medicare: Neither Price Is Fair
Merck seeks a fair drug price in lawsuit against the IRA, but so does Medicare. Neither price Is fair. Merck and Medicare use notions of fairness untethered to value.
Merck Seeks A `Fair’ Drug Price In Lawsuit Against Inflation Reduction Act, But So Does Medicare: Neither Price Is Fair
Merck seeks a fair drug price in lawsuit against the IRA, but so does Medicare. Neither price Is fair. Merck and Medicare use notions of fairness untethered to value.
U.S. Market For New Wave Of Obesity Drugs Is Much Bigger Than Europe’s For Many Reasons
The U.S. market for new obesity drugs is much larger than Europe’s. Substantially lower obesity prevalence in Europe is an obvious reason. But there are many others.
Increasing Number Of European Nations Adopt A More Cautious Approach To Gender-Affirming Care Among Minors
For several years, Europe has been moving in a different direction from the U.S., as Europeans exercise greater restraint when treating children with gender dysphoria.
Dutch Report Warns About Negative Impact Of Climate Change On Health Of Citizens Worldwide
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences publishes report on climate change’s impact on health, warning of dire consequences if we don’t act to curb global warming.
Dutch Survey Data Shows Significant Increase In Memory And Concentration Problems Among Adults Since Start Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Data from the Netherlands suggest that among people ages 25 and up, memory and concentration problems have risen by 24% since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
