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FDA approves new suppliers for scarce cancer drugs
New supplies of two currently hard-to-find cancer drugs are on the way, according to the FDA. As Dow Jones Newswires reports, the FDA said it would allow the temporary importation of Lipodox, made by Sun Pharma Global FZE and distributed by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories.
Sebelius says leukemia-drug shortage will be resolved within two weeks
Federal health officials said there will be enough supply of a children’s leukemia drug released in the next couple of weeks to alleviate a shortage.
Genentech statement on counterfeit drug labeled as Avastin® in U.S.
Roche and Genentech have been informed that a counterfeit product, labeled as Avastin (bevacizumab), has been distributed in the United States. The counterfeit product is not safe or effective and should not be used. Chemical analyses of the counterfeit vials tested to date have confirmed the product does not contain the active ingredients for Avastin.
Health reform law saves $2.1 billion for 3.6 million Americans with Medicare
Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according to data issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Savings for people with Medicare will increase over time.
NCCS submits comments on the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin published by the Department of Health and Human Services
In comments submitted on January 31, 2012, NCCS offered advice to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the definition of essential health benefits (EHB) that must be offered by most individual and small employer health plans and certain public plans.
NCCS joins colleagues in the cancer advocacy community in recommendations on Essential Health Benefits
NCCS joined 18 other national cancer patient, professional, and research organizations in recommending modifications to the essential health benefits plan proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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