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CMS Finalizes Guidance on Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program

FDA Law Blog

As part of this change, the Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP), a program that has existed since 2011, will sunset on December 31, 2024, and be replaced by the Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program (the “Discount Program”). CMS will send the final manufacturer invoice for discount liabilities accrued by then on April 30, 2028.

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Key Bills in the 2025 Legislative Session AAFP is Watching Closely

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come. HB 2 – Vaccine Consent What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Rep.

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Every Claim You Make, Every Step You Take…CVM Will Be Watching You

FDA Law Blog

Lets take a look at these letters: Back in January 2025, CVM issued a Warning Letter to animal drug sponsor Elanco Animal Health. Zenrelia comes with serious warnings, including a boxed warning against the use of Zenrelia during vaccination. that it is effective on Day 1) and insinuating misleading comparative claims.

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A Review of H5N1

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

cases in 2024-2025, H5N1 disease in humans had a high mortality rate of up to 50%. Also, CDC has provided a candidate vaccine virus to manufacturers for rapid production if needed. Several commercial laboratories are providing this service including Quest, LabCorp, ARUP and Mayo. Prior to the current U.S.

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Landmark Drug Pricing Bill Set to Become Law; HP&M Releases Summary Slide Deck

FDA Law Blog

The negotiations will result in a Maximum Fair Price (“MFP”) that the manufacturer must make available to providers furnishing the drug under Medicare Part B or pharmacies dispensing the drug under Part D. The same will be required under state Medicaid and CHIP programs by October 1, 2023.

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COVID Updates: A Podcast with Peter Chin-Hong and Lona Mody

GeriPal

Our conversation covers: The current state of COVID Evidence for COVID boosters, who should get them, and preferences between Novavax and mRNA vaccines COVID treatments like Molnupiravir and Paxlovid Differences in COVID impact on nursing home residents and those with serious illnesses We wrap up with a “magic wand” question.

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Drug Pricing Reform Gathers Steam (Part 2)

FDA Law Blog

Beginning in 2025, payment for certain “Selected” single source drugs under Parts B and D, and under commercial plans that do not opt out of the program, would be limited to a Maximum Fair Price (MFP). In order to permit MFPs to be negotiated under Part D, the current prohibition on Medicare negotiating with manufacturers would be repealed.