Both brand-name and generic drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can be prescribed to people. Brand-name drugs are marketed under …

Dec 11, 2024 · Project 2025, the conservative blueprint for reshaping the federal government, says Medicare Advantage should be the default option for Medicare. It also recommends …

The increasing number of drugs granted accelerated approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has challenged the Medicare program, which often pays for expensive …

Nov 26, 2024 · On Tuesday, the Biden administration announced plans to provide coverage for costly anti-obesity medications, including Wegovy and Zepbound, for Americans enrolled in …

Medicare drug coverage, you may have to pay a Part D late enrollment penalty when you join. Go to pages 20–22 for more information about the late enrollment penalty. ... • The Food and …

Better coordination between the FDA and CMS could improve the transparency and predictability of drug approval and coverage around accelerated-approval drugs, with important implications …

Feb 24, 2025 · Certain diabetes drugs initially approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help control blood sugar levels for individuals with type 2 diabetes are known to be …

Jan 29, 2025 · Lowering the cost of prescription drugs for Americans is a top priority of President Trump and his Administration. In accordance with the statutory requirements of the Inflation …

Jul 6, 2023 · Broader Medicare coverage is now available for Biogen and Eisai’s Leqembi (the brand name for lecanemab) following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) move to grant …

3 days ago · The Trump Administration may make significant reforms to how Medicare covers new devices, drugs, and diagnostics. ... of automatic coverage for breakthrough devices …