Tag: Pharmaceutical Industry

Agency has approved three competitors, but doesn't regulate prices, official says. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

FDA defends itself from EpiPen critics

Robert King · September 14, 2016 4:53 pm

The House Oversight Committee's Sept. 21 hearing will include testimony from Mylan CEO Heather Bresch on the high price tag of $600 for EpiPens. (iStock photo)

House panel to hold hearing over EpiPen price hikes

Robert King · September 14, 2016 1:50 pm

Sen. Chuck Grassley blasted Mylan for insufficient answers to a series of questions he gave the drug maker about the EpiPen price hike. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Do better, Grassley tells EpiPen maker

Robert King · September 9, 2016 6:51 pm

Costly new drugs do extend the lives of patients significantly, a new study finds. (iStock Photo)

Study: Expensive cancer drugs are worth it

Paige Winfield Cunningham · September 7, 2016 8:00 pm

The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations will look into Mylan's pricing and competition practices. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate starts investigation into EpiPen price hikes

Robert King · September 7, 2016 7:31 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said the recent news that EpiPen maker Mylan hiked prices by 500 percent shows the government needs stronger tools to crack down on pharmaceutical companies. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Clinton plan goes after price-hiking drug makers

Paige Winfield Cunningham · September 2, 2016 2:02 pm

The goal is to raise the price just enough to appease the public as well as shareholders. (GOP Arcade)

EpiPen outrage fuels video game

Robert King · August 31, 2016 8:56 pm

Mixing opioids with antidepressants such as Xanax can make breathing difficult, an agency review found. (iStock Photo)

FDA: Mixing pain and anxiety drugs can kill you

Robert King · August 31, 2016 5:27 pm

The letter from Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., also delves into the impact on other healthcare programs. (AP Photos)

Senators probe impact of EpiPen price on Medicare, Medicaid

Robert King · August 31, 2016 3:33 pm

Eight-page letter shows much skepticism over Mylan's move to sell a cheaper version of the allergy shot. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Senate Dems launch expansive probe on EpiPen pricing

Robert King · August 30, 2016 3:48 pm

"While families and schools are struggling to keep up with your company's unreasonable price increases, Mylan has profited richly from its pricing strategy," said a letter from committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, and Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the top Democrat on the panel. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House panel wants Mylan to answer for EpiPen

Robert King · August 29, 2016 7:01 pm

"Improving the generic drug review process will promote competition and ultimately lower the cost of prescription drugs for America's patients," according to the letter. (Wikimedia Commons)

House Republicans slam FDA on EpiPen price hikes

Robert King · August 29, 2016 4:59 pm