Sydney Lupkin

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Moderna announced a free COVID vaccine program. But will that be accessible enough?

Moderna said people without insurance will be able to get its COVID vaccine at no cost after the U.S. government bows out. But patients will have to use the company’s cumbersome assistance program.

Eli Lilly cuts some older insulin prices and caps out-of-pocket costs

An insulin maker is cutting its prices. Eli Lilly, one of the three makers of insulin products in the United States, is also making other moves toward affordability for people with diabetes.

With an off-label drug discontinued, families’ other option costs thousands more

Kids who need a hormone-blocking drug to prevent premature puberty have lost an off-label option. The company that makes the medicine, which is 1/8 the cost of the FDA-approved version, withdrew it.

CDC Warns Against Off-Label Use Of COVID Vaccine

Using the COVID vaccine “off-label” — whether that’s for booster shots or young children — may be tempting to some vaccine providers, but the CDC warns it could get them into trouble.

Merck Will Help Manufacture Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine

Merck traditionally has been a leader in vaccines but has not had success with a COVID-19 vaccine. It’s lending a hand to Johnson & Johnson, where production is running significantly behind schedule.

CDC Releases Plan For Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released plans for the distribution of coronavirus vaccines. The logistical challenges could be as daunting as the scientific ones.

How Feds Decide On Remdesivir Shipments To States Remains Mysterious

The federal government is in charge of distributing one of the few treatment options for COVID-19: the antiviral drug remdesivir. But how are decisions made about which states need it most?

U.S. Reaches $2.1 Billion Deal With Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline For Coronavirus Vaccine

Federal government makes sixth and largest deal for coronavirus vaccine candidate as part of Operation Warp Speed.

‘Meaningless’ FDA Certificates Are Used To Tout Dubious Face Masks

Companies that made hats, socks and teddy bears have started producing surgical masks to protect people from COVID-19. Some sellers exaggerate their standing with the Food and Drug Administration.

Remdesivir Priced At More Than $3,100 For A Course Of Treatment

An experimental COVID-19 medicine that has been shown to shorten the time people with severe illness have to stay in the hospital finally has a price tag that’s lower than some analysts expected.