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Medicare drug price negotiations include Ozempic in the next round. Here are the 15 medications.

Medicare drug price negotiations include Ozempic in the next round. Here are the 15 medications.

AARP estimates that Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save patients thousands.

AARP estimates that Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save patients thousands.

Schizophrenia drug market for Alzheimer's is the largest for Bristol Myers Squibb.

Schizophrenia drug market for Alzheimer's is the largest for Bristol Myers Squibb.

Latest Health-Care Deals: Eli Lilly and Amazon

Latest Health-Care Deals: Eli Lilly and Amazon

Moderna's stock price drops by 18% following a $1 billion reduction in its 2025 sales forecast.

Moderna's stock price drops by 18% following a $1 billion reduction in its 2025 sales forecast.

Drugstore chain Walgreens exceeds expectations with cost-cutting efforts.

Drugstore chain Walgreens exceeds expectations with cost-cutting efforts.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for the treatment of sleep apnea.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for the treatment of sleep apnea.

Fewer New Drugs Approved by FDA in 2024, but Some Big Ones Launched

Fewer New Drugs Approved by FDA in 2024, but Some Big Ones Launched

Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound is no longer in shortage, according to the FDA.

Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound is no longer in shortage, according to the FDA.

What has caused Americans to become enraged with health insurance and what could potentially alter the situation?

What has caused Americans to become enraged with health insurance and what could potentially alter the situation?

Merck to develop weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker in up to $2 billion licensing deal

Merck to develop weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker in up to $2 billion licensing deal

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic undergoes examination for possible link to uncommon eye disease.

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic undergoes examination for possible link to uncommon eye disease.

UnitedHealth Group CEO discusses Brian Thompson's death and criticizes the healthcare system for its flaws.

UnitedHealth Group CEO discusses Brian Thompson's death and criticizes the healthcare system for its flaws.

Health care stocks decline as lawmakers and patients advocate for modifications to their operations.

Health care stocks decline as lawmakers and patients advocate for modifications to their operations.

Boosting Novo Nordisk's Manufacturing: A Huge Deal One Step Closer to Closing

Boosting Novo Nordisk's Manufacturing: A Huge Deal One Step Closer to Closing

Eli Lilly and Ro to collaborate on offering lower-price vials of weight loss drug Zepbound.

Eli Lilly and Ro to collaborate on offering lower-price vials of weight loss drug Zepbound.

The stock price of UnitedHealthcare has decreased following the death of its CEO.

The stock price of UnitedHealthcare has decreased following the death of its CEO.

Sycamore Partners may acquire Walgreens, a pharmacy chain, according to a report.

Sycamore Partners may acquire Walgreens, a pharmacy chain, according to a report.

Wall Street Ponders Amgen's Weight Loss Drug Data: Healthy Returns

Wall Street Ponders Amgen's Weight Loss Drug Data: Healthy Returns

The number of prescription fills for weight loss drugs Zepbound and Wegovy increased by more than 200% in 2024, according to GoodRx.

The number of prescription fills for weight loss drugs Zepbound and Wegovy increased by more than 200% in 2024, according to GoodRx.

UnitedHealth scraps investor day following reports of executive's shooting in Manhattan.

UnitedHealth scraps investor day following reports of executive's shooting in Manhattan.

In a head-to-head trial, Zepbound from Eli Lilly resulted in more significant weight loss compared to Wegovy from Novo Nordisk.

In a head-to-head trial, Zepbound from Eli Lilly resulted in more significant weight loss compared to Wegovy from Novo Nordisk.

The E. coli outbreak at McDonald's has ended, according to the CDC.

The E. coli outbreak at McDonald's has ended, according to the CDC.

Biotech and Pharma May Benefit from Trump's FDA Pick Makary, Analysts Predict

Biotech and Pharma May Benefit from Trump's FDA Pick Makary, Analysts Predict

Amgen reports that its obesity drug led to up to 20% weight loss after one year, without any plateau.

Amgen reports that its obesity drug led to up to 20% weight loss after one year, without any plateau.

Mid-stage Trial Shows Impressive Results for Eli Lilly's Cholesterol Pill

Mid-stage Trial Shows Impressive Results for Eli Lilly's Cholesterol Pill

Three major health insurance companies, CVS, UnitedHealth, and Cigna, have filed a lawsuit to halt a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into their pricing practices for insulin.

Three major health insurance companies, CVS, UnitedHealth, and Cigna, have filed a lawsuit to halt a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into their pricing practices for insulin.

Trump selects RFK Jr. to head HHS, and here's what he could accomplish with that authority.

Trump selects RFK Jr. to head HHS, and here's what he could accomplish with that authority.

HHS appoints RFK Jr. to lead, vaccine maker stocks decline.

HHS appoints RFK Jr. to lead, vaccine maker stocks decline.

AstraZeneca Increases U.S. Investment Plan Due to Economic Optimism

AstraZeneca Increases U.S. Investment Plan Due to Economic Optimism

Analysts weigh in on Amgen's bone density data for weight loss drug, causing stock to decline.

Analysts weigh in on Amgen's bone density data for weight loss drug, causing stock to decline.

Viking Therapeutics and AstraZeneca's Pill Data Boosts Weight Loss Drug Race

Viking Therapeutics and AstraZeneca's Pill Data Boosts Weight Loss Drug Race

Trump's election could impact abortion rights in the US.

Trump's election could impact abortion rights in the US.

The FDA suggests discontinuing the use of a decongestant commonly found in cold and allergy medications.

The FDA suggests discontinuing the use of a decongestant commonly found in cold and allergy medications.

Moderna reports a surprise profit due to strong sales of Covid-19 vaccine, with cost-cutting measures being implemented.

Moderna reports a surprise profit due to strong sales of Covid-19 vaccine, with cost-cutting measures being implemented.

CVS reports mixed earnings, withholds guidance in Joyner's first earnings report as CEO.

CVS reports mixed earnings, withholds guidance in Joyner's first earnings report as CEO.

If Trump wins the White House, RFK Jr. will have a major role in healthcare, which could impact patients and drugmakers.

If Trump wins the White House, RFK Jr. will have a major role in healthcare, which could impact patients and drugmakers.

Wegovy Promises Relief from Knee Pain for Arthritis and Obesity Patients

Wegovy Promises Relief from Knee Pain for Arthritis and Obesity Patients

Eliquis and new drugs aid Bristol Myers Squibb in surpassing earnings estimates and raising outlook.

Eliquis and new drugs aid Bristol Myers Squibb in surpassing earnings estimates and raising outlook.

Merck beats earnings expectations with robust demand for Keytruda and new drugs, despite a decline in HPV vaccine sales.

Merck beats earnings expectations with robust demand for Keytruda and new drugs, despite a decline in HPV vaccine sales.

An E. coli outbreak affecting 90 people has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, according to the CDC.

An E. coli outbreak affecting 90 people has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, according to the CDC.