The Latest Breaking News from Prescription Drug

On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date for Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AGIO) supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) of Pyrukynd (mitapivat) for adult patients with non-transfusion-dependent (NTD) and transfusion-dependent (TD) alpha- or beta-thalassemia by three months to December 7, 2025. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date for Axogen Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AXGN) Biologics License Application (BLA) for Avance Nerve Graft by three months to December 5.

High prescription drug costs are one of the biggest burdens retirees face, but a new option is set to bring relief. If you want to delay Part D prescriptions and spread payments out over time instead of paying them all upfront, a change beginning Jan 1 makes it possible. This…

For many people, retirement planning focuses on housing, leisure, and day-to-day living expenses. But there’s one major cost that catches many off guard — healthcare. Recent estimates show that retirees face $172,500 in healthcare costs—and many haven’t saved for it. That figure covers expenses like Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, and…

Retirement should be a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. However, for many, managing a fixed income can be a significant source of stress. Healthcare often becomes one of the largest and most unpredictable expenses. Specifically, prescription drug costs pose a particular challenge. Fortunately, recent legislative updates are…

Why a state senator may finally win his battle against powerful pharmacy benefit managers.

The rapid expansion of the federal 340B drug pricing program is significantly affecting Medicaid budgets, particularly in states where managed care plans oversee prescription drug benefits.

Navigating Medicare can feel like walking through a maze, especially when myths and half-truths are everywhere. Many people assume Medicare will cover all their health expenses, only to be blindsided by unexpected bills. These misunderstandings can cost retirees and their families thousands of dollars—money that could have been saved or…

IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.

A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

President Donald Trump said his executive order on drug prices would lower some prices in half or more. But the details are scant.