Commentary: Pharmacy benefit managers, not Big Pharma, responsible for high drug prices
The media has written extensively about GSK's decision to stop selling its branded asthma inhaler Flovent and to replace it with a generic version. Outlets such as Fox Business and U.S. News and World Report have reported on the topic, but, remarkably, the stories fail to enlighten readers on why GSK chose to switch to a cheaper generic version of its inhaler.
Many of the stories seem to have been written by the same reporters, with industry critics regularly quoted and the blame falling predictably … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: William S. Smith | Robert Popovian Source Type: news
First Treatment Approved for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA expanded the approval of fluticasone propionate (Xhance) nasal spray for chronic rhinosinusitis to also include treatment of adults without nasal polyps, manufacturer Optinose announced on Friday.
The drug-device combination... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - March 19, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
With Flovent inhaler off the market, some parents face challenges in getting generics for kids with asthma
After Flovent, one of the most popular inhalers for treating childhood asthma, was discontinued this past January, some parents are reporting challenges in obtaining the generic versions of the medication. Both versions are and manufactured by the same pharmaceutical company, GSK, which is based…#gsk #floventhfa #floventdiskus #kennethmendez #aafa #flovent #asthma #nih #hfa #torimarsh (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Parents Scrambling After Asthma Inhaler Flovent Removed From Market
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 -- A popular asthma inhaler was discontinued on Jan. 1, and the business move has left families scrambling to find a replacement for their kids.Flovent was one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for childhood asthma, but... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Are Your Patients Prepared to Switch Their Asthma Inhaler?
(MedPage Today) -- If you have not heard already, one of the most popular inhalers has been discontinued by its manufacturer since January 1. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has stopped producing Flovent, which comes as a metered-dose inhaler (Flovent HFA... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - January 12, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
New Medicaid Rebate Rule Causes Problems For Asthma Patients On Flovent
Due to the convoluted drug pricing and reimbursement system, the authorized generic asthma med Flovent won ’t be as broadly covered by PBMs as the original brand was. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - January 3, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Joshua Cohen, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & standard Source Type: news
Why GSK's Flovent asthma inhaler is being discontinued in 2024 : Shots - Health News
A popular asthma inhaler is leaving pharmacy shelves. Here's what you need to know Some asthma patients may start out the new year scrambling for their go-to inhaler – at least that's the concern as Flovent, a popular drug, leaves store shelves starting in January. Earlier this year, drugmaker GSK…#flovent #gsk #kennymendez (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Asthma Sufferers Brace for'Huge Shock to the System '
An inhaler commonly used by people with asthma has just a few days left on drugstore shelves. Fast Company reports that as of Monday, Flovent will be officially discontinued in US pharmacies, though manufacturer GSK says an authorized generic version will take its place. In a November statement ,…#gsk #prasco #floventhfa #floventdiskus #flovent #robyncohen #bostonmedicalcenter #aap #medicaid #fastcompany (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A popular asthma inhaler will be discontinued in January. Here's what to know
Flovent, a popular steroid inhaler used to treat and control asthma symptoms in children and adults, is being discontinued next week as its manufacturer prepares to roll out a generic version of the medication. Starting on Jan. 1, 2024, GlaxoSmithKline will stop manufacturing Flovent HFA and…#floventhfa #floventdiskus #gsk #flovent #medicaid #rescueplanact #aap #christophermoermann (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Flovent Discontinuation in 2024 Raises Concerns for Doctors, Patients
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2023 -- In a move that is causing concern among doctors and patients, GlaxoSmithKline is discontinuing Flovent (fluticasone inhalation) as of Jan. 1, 2024.The pharmaceutical company will make " an authorized generic " version of the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Doctors warn about asthma inhaler switch coming in January
Doctors are warning asthma patients about a big change coming to inhalers. Starting Monday, the asthma inhaler Flovent, made by GSK, will disappear from pharmacy shelves. Physicians say an authorized generic version that will take its place will work just as well. However, it doesn’t appear to be…#gsk #physicians #medicaid (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Flovent Asthma Inhaler Switch in 2024 Could Leave Some Patients Scrambling
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2023— A popular asthma inhaler is being discontinued Jan. 1, fueling concerns that patients may have trouble getting insurance coverage for alternatives.
GSK, maker of the branded inhaler Flovent, will make " an authorized... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Asthma Inhaler Switch in 2024 Could Leave Some Patients Scrambling
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2023 — A popular asthma inhaler is being discontinued Jan. 1, fueling concerns that patients may have trouble getting insurance coverage for alternatives.GSK, maker of the branded inhaler Flovent, will make " an authorized... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Asthma patients face a reckoning over discontinuation of popular medication
Amid the start of a new year, thousands of asthma patients are in for an inconvenient transition as popular asthma inhaler Flovent is being discontinued by manufacturer GSK starting on Jan. 1, and its replacement, which is an identical “authorized generic” version of the medication, lacks coverage…#gsk #floventhfa #thestreet #medicaid #flovent #rsv #cdc (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Millions of asthma patients at risk of deadly attacks as drug firm PULLS Flovent - most commonly used inhaler
Flovent has been the most commonly used inhaler for three decades -but as of January 1, patients will no longer be able to get hold of it. Experts warn this could lead to deadly waits for new prescriptions (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
