Both brand-name and generic drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can be prescribed to people. Brand-name drugs are marketed under …

You have 2 options for how you get Medicare drug coverage: A separate Medicare drug plan These plans add drug coverage to Original Medicare , some Medicare Cost Plans , some …

Medicare-approved private plans offer this coverage. Even if you don’t take prescription drugs now, consider getting Medicare drug coverage. All plans must cover a wide range of …

Jan 17, 2025 · “The Biden-Harris Administration continues to make history by announcing the latest round of drugs selected for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, with the goal …

Jun 2, 2023 · FDA indicates US Food and Drug Administration. Among 64 analyzed technologies that required establishment of new Medicare coverage, the time spent seeking a coverage …

Aug 29, 2023 · We examined approaches to improve coordination between the FDA and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for drugs granted accelerated approval. We argue …

Better coordination between the FDA and CMS could improve the transparency and predictability of drug approval and coverage around accelerated-approval drugs, with important implications …

Mar 21, 2024 · Medicare could start covering Wegovy for certain senior citizens and other beneficiaries with a history of heart disease now that the US Food and Drug Administration …

Importance When the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug or medical device on the basis of limited clinical evidence, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) …

1 day ago · The program is designed to continue, adding lower prices for more and more medications. For example, in 2026, 15 Part B and Part D drugs will be added to the list with …