Weight-loss drugs are already dropping in price; could they go even lower? Consumers are now able to pay roughly $500 for the drugs, which often retail at more than $1,000 The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them. WEKU · May 13, 2024
An Alzheimer's drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here's why The Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant full approval to the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by July 6. But access to the drug may still be limited. WEKU · Jun 26, 2023
Anti-obesity drug demand expected to skyrocket, but will insurance cover the cost? New weight loss drugs can cost more than $1,000 a month, but most health plans don’t cover them. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2023
New generation of weight loss medications offer promise — but at a price Excitement is building about a new generation of drugs that tout the ability to help adults with excess weight shed more pounds than older drugs on the market. Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022
ALS drug's approval draws cheers from patients, questions from skeptics A controversial new drug for ALS could add months to patients' lives – if it actually works WEKU · Sep 30, 2022
Michael Hiltzik: This life-saving drug will cost a record $2.8 million. Who will pay the price? For the estimated 1,500 Americans suffering from a blood disorder known as beta thalassemia, the Food and Drug Administration's approval Aug. 17 of the drug Zynteglo was almost unalloyed good news. Los Angeles Times · Sep 9, 2022