Tag: Makena

AP Digs Deeper on FDA’s Announcement About Makena

Posted on March 30, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The AP reports on the latest developments surrounding the FDA’s decision to allow pharmacies to continue using more affordable compound versions of a treatment to prevent pre-term labor in women with high-risk pregnancies. Continue reading →

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AHIP Welcomes FDA Announcement on 17P Compound to Prevent Preterm Birth

Posted on March 30, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

AHIP released a statement on the FDA’s announcement today regarding access to a more affordable version of a treatment for women with high-risk pregnancies. Continue reading →

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COST ALERT: Inside Health Policy Has the Latest on Makena and Health Plans’ Perspective

Posted on March 30, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Inside Health Policy has the latest on the Makena controversy. Continue reading →

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The Washington Post: Critics slam cost of FDA-approved drug to prevent preterm births

Posted on March 29, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The Washington Post is the latest to examine the extreme cost spike in Makena — a drug that helps prevent pre-term labor. Continue reading →

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Tucson TV Station Covers “Extreme Cost Increase” for Rx Drug Preventing Pre-term Labor

Posted on March 24, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Watch KGUN’s, the Tucson ABC afffiliate, take on the skyrocketing cost increase for one prescription drug and the impact it could have in Tucson and Arizona. Continue reading →

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Chicago Tribune Editorial: Old Drug, New Price

Posted on March 22, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The Chicago Tribune eidtorial page weighs in on the controversy surrounding the cost of a preterm labor prescription drug. Continue reading →

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COST ALERT: Inside Health Policy Covers AHIP Letter to FDA on Reports of Increased Cost for Critical Rx Drug

Posted on March 18, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Inside Health Policy has the latest on the controversy surrounding the price increase for a prescription drug that helps prevent preterm labor. The story picks up on AHIP’s letter to the FDA on the issue as a well as AHIP’s fact check on the issue. Continue reading →

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ICYMI: “Preemie birth preventive spikes from $10 to $1,500″

Posted on March 10, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

A drug for high-risk pregnant women has cost about $10 to $20 per injection. Next week, the price shoots up to $1,500 a dose, meaning the total cost during a pregnancy could be as much as $30,000. Continue reading →

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