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Industry·4d ago

Four Chemotherapy Drugs Remain in Shortage Until October

Cisplatin, carboplatin, oxaliplatin, and ifosfamide remain in active shortage, with full resupply of some formulations not expected until October 2026, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. These chemotherapy drugs are essential for treating breast, lung, ovarian, testicular, bladder, and head and neck cancers. Manufacturers have provided updated timelines for when supply will normalize. The shortages affect hospitals and health systems managing cancer treatment protocols.

Industry·5d ago

PBM Trade Group Escalates Advocacy Against Drugmakers Following Congressional Overhaul

The leading pharmacy benefit manager lobbying organization is intensifying its advocacy campaign against pharmaceutical manufacturers after Congress enacted comprehensive PBM reform legislation earlier this year. The pharmaceutical industry has long blamed PBMs for high drug costs, culminating in legislative action this past winter. The lobbying escalation suggests ongoing tension between PBMs and drugmakers over responsibility for drug pricing and the implementation of new federal oversight provisions that affect both sectors.

Industry·9d ago

Proposed Legislation Would Restructure Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program

Congressional legislation has been introduced to overhaul the 340B drug discount program, which requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide discounted outpatient drugs to eligible healthcare providers. The bill would restructure eligibility requirements and oversight mechanisms for the program that currently serves safety-net providers including some Medicaid managed care organizations and federally qualified health centers. If enacted, the changes would affect how covered entities access discounted medications and could alter prescription drug cost structures for Medicaid plans contracting with 340B-eligible providers. The proposal comes amid ongoing disputes between manufacturers and covered entities over contract pharmacy arrangements and duplicate discount prohibitions.

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