Jul 25, 2022
On July 13, 2022 2021, ICER released its draft evidence report, “Medications for Obesity Management.” This is the first step in ICER’s process that is expected to conclude with the release of a final report in October 2022. ICER’s report reviews four medicines...
Jun 24, 2022
On June 14, 2022, ICER released its draft evidence report, “AMX0035 and Oral Edaravone for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.” This is the first step in ICER’s review process. A final evidence report is expected to be released in mid-September. Background on ALS...
Jun 22, 2022
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had launched a new inquiry into business practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Specifically, the the five-member commission said that it would “scrutinize the impact of vertically...
Jun 17, 2022
Over the past decade, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has significantly outpaced the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in approving new cancer treatments. This is according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. The study included a cross-sectional...
May 17, 2022
Andrew Bade, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nearly two decades ago, is accustomed to all the medical gear he needs to keep his blood sugar under control. His insulin pump contains a disposable insulin cartridge, and a plastic tubing system with an adhesive...
Apr 27, 2022
On April 13, 2022, ICER released its draft evidence report, “Betibeglogene Autotemcel for Beta Thalassemia.” This is the first step in ICER’s review process; ICER is scheduled to release a final report on this treatment in July 2022. Beta thalassemia is a disease...
