Friday, June 17, 2022: Life Sciences

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a policy statement that it plans to “ramp up enforcement” on the prescription drug industry over illegal rebates and other fees that inhibit patients’ access to lower-cost medicines. The FTC, which...

Friday, June 17, 2022: Life Sciences

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is in active discussions with drug and biotech manufacturers as it moves forward with its plans to launch its first clinical trial before the end of 2022. Walgreens has partnered with the medical data company Pluto Health to access...

Friday, June 17, 2022: Life Sciences

A newly unsealed whistleblower suit claims that multiple CVS Health subsidiaries coordinated to prevent members from accessing generic drugs. According to the lawsuit, CVS’ SilverScripts Part D subsidiary as well as its Caremark pharmacy benefit manager and...

Friday, June 17, 2022: Mental Health

Just in time for Father’s Day, Senior Director Tym Rourke wrote a guest blog for the Partnership @drugfree NH that explores navigating fatherhood in the “new normal.” Tym shares his and his family’s personal experience weathering changes and challenges during the...

Friday, June 17, 2022: Providers

Kaiser Permanente formally launched a new Center for Gun Violence Research and Education. The center, which was initially announced May 29, focuses on preventing gun violence through research, and education, and care innovation efforts. In tandem with the launch, the...