Expensive Hep C Drugs Denied to Almost Half of Medicaid Patients
Most common reason for denial was "insufficient information to assess medical need"
FDA Approves Portrazza for Advanced Squamous NSCLC
Drug is designed to block activity of epidermal growth factor receptor protein
CDC: PrEP Rx Needs to Increase for Optimal HIV Prevention
Medication can prevent infection with the virus in people at high risk
Melatonin May Improve Sleep in Children With Atopic Dermatitis
Children taking melatonin fell asleep about 21 minutes sooner than those taking placebo
Low-Quality Evidence for Methylphenidate in ADHD
Review highlights need for long-term, large, better-quality randomized trials
Dermatologic Drug Prices Up Substantially From 2009
Findings for brand-name meds; generics also increased substantially from 2011 to 2014
C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality
Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible
Brand name medications not superior to molecularly identical generic medications
FDA Expands Anthrax Vaccine Approval
Now sanctioned for adults 18 to 65 with known or suspected exposure
FDA Approves Opdivo for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Drug works by targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 cellular pathway
