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White House imposes price limits for first time with Regeneron Covid drug; FDA panel endorses Alnylam’s heart drug

September 13, 2023
Pharmalot Columnist, Senior Writer
Regeneron agreed to price limits for a new Covid-19 drug that will be developed in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services.
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