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Why GSK's change to a popular inhaler is raising cost concerns for asthma patients

January 5, 2024
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STAT+ | GSK is replacing its popular Flovent inhaler with authorized generics, raising cost concerns for asthma patients

Patients, pharmacies, and insurers scramble to adapt as GSK protects profits by discontinuing Flovent brand name while authorizing a generic inhaler.

By Annalisa Merelli


Biden's FDA is letting Ron DeSantis import cheaper drugs from Canada. Who gets to take credit?

The approval of Florida's plan to import Canadian drugs is expected to set in motion legal battles and a political fight for credit.

By John Wilkerson


STAT+ | Illumina chief commercial officer leaves to lead liquid biopsy startup Delfi

Tousi is the fourth senior executive to leave Illumina since June, when CEO Francis deSouza abruptly resigned.

By Jonathan Wosen



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Opinion: I went on a mind-boggling journey to get my son's ADHD medication covered by insurance — twice

U.S. insurers employ a secretive and complicated process for deciding what drugs to cover. Here's what I learned about fighting back.

By Craig Idlebrook


A young dancer, diagnosed with scoliosis, learns to advocate for herself and build community

After receiving a scoliosis diagnosis, a young dancer started her freshman year of high school wearing a back brace for 18 hours a day.

By Anika Nayak


Opinion: The misguided reason why providers aren't prescribing more buprenorphine for opioid use disorder

Despite providers' fears about diversion, non-prescribed buprenorphine could be considered a harm reduction measure.

By Joëlla W. Adams


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