Following the lead of drug manufacturer Bohringer Ingelheim (BI), both AstraZeneca and GSK have announced that they will restrict the out-of-pocket (OOP) cost for all their inhaled drugs to $35 or less per month. AstraZeneca’s program, which begins on June 1, 2024, includes…
On February 23, 2024, the FDA approved Alvotech and Teva’s Simlandi (adalimumab-ryvk; formerly AVT02) injection, as an interchangeable biosimilar to high-concentration, citrate-free Humira. The high-concentration formulation accounts for…
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) emphasizes the use of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes who would benefit from weight and glycemic lowering benefits. As the ADA guidelines have evolved, GLP-1 RA or GIP/GLP-1 RAs have been…
Drug manufacturer, Biogen, has decided to discontinue the manufacturing of Aduhelm™ (aducanumab-avwa) injection and to terminate the clinical trial that was being conducted for its full approval. In June 2021, Aduhelm™ was awarded the FDA’s Accelerated Approval and…
On January 3, 2024, Eli Lilly and Company announced LillyDirect™, a digital healthcare experience for patients in the U.S. living with obesity, migraine and diabetes. LillyDirect™ offers a pharmacy fulfillment solution, disease state management and educational resources, access to telehealth providers, as well as, a search tool for local healthcare professionals. There are 14 drugs available through LillyDirect™ including Basaglar, Lyumjev, Rezvoglar, and multiple formulations of Humalog and Humulin. Patients can also access Zepbound for chronic weight management, but Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes is not currently offered. Emgality for migraine is also available on the platform. Some healthcare experts worry offering medications direct from the drug manufacturer may make it easier for pharmaceutical companies to target consumers, regardless of whether the medication is the appropriate treatment for the patient. Other drug manufacturers, especially those with chronic weight management medications, will most likely follow suite as they look for ways to get their medications to more patients.
