US drug ‘gatekeepers’ face FTC antitrust lawsuit over insulin prices
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An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction program
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ABC News - Health
High insulin prices spur a federal lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit managers
The federal government is suing some pharmacy benefit managers over a system of drug rebates that regulators say has made the price of insulin soar for patients1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
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The Hill - Politics
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What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial
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The Hill - Politics
FTC sues three largest drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday sued the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for engaging in alleged anticompetitive practices that boosted profits while “artificially” ...1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
FTC sues drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The FTC suit targets the three biggest so-called pharmacy benefit managers, UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx, CVS Health's Caremark and Cigna's Express Scripts.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - World
Secret Service says US faces heightened threat after Trump assassination attempts
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MarketWatch - Business
FTC sues prescription-drug middlemen over insulin prices, says drugmakers are also ‘on notice’
Pharmacy-benefit managers owned by CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth “artificially inflated” prices for lifesaving medications, regulator alleges.2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Approved for At-Home Use
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The Hill - Politics
South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years after securing drugs
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Federal Trade Commission accuses three drug middlemen of inflating insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing three drug middlemen, accusing them of inflating insulin prices.4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
US drug ‘gatekeepers’ face FTC antitrust lawsuit over insulin prices
Complaint alleges pharmacy benefit managers owned by CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth are keeping prices high4 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
FTC Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices
The Federal Trade Commission sued the drug middlemen that health plans use to keep a lid on drug spending, accusing the firms of inflating the price of insulin.5 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
She dreamed of a second child but now says a little white pill cost her a son
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The New York Times - Health
F.T.C. Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices
The case takes aim at the major pharmacy benefit managers, agency officials said, claiming that they favored more expensive insulin products and forced patients to pay more.5 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
US will let more people take methadone at home
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MarketWatch - Business
Four things you need to know about Medicare drug costs and coverage in 2025
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MarketWatch - Business
Traders face biggest index rebalancing in four years on Friday: Here’s what to watch for
Investors are facing the busiest quarterly rebalancing in about four years on Friday in a shakeup that could impact roughly $250 billion worth of stocks, according to a team of equity analysts at ...6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
World economy faces pressures similar to 1920s slump, warns Lagarde
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Inc. - Business
FTC Chair Lina Khan Says Antitrust Regulations Help Small Businesses Too
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CBS News - Top stories
FTC report shows "staggering" amount of personal data collected on social media sites
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like ...8 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
The device bombs were in our living rooms, in our pockets, in our faces. Beirut is terrified | Naji Bakhti
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Financial Times - Business
Is the party over for Tupperware?
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Financial Times - Business
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces legal vulnerabilities in Brazil after X ban
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The Hill - Politics
GOP, Secret Service clash as calls to up Trump's protection face complications
The multilayered nature of presidential and candidate security is complicating calls for former President Trump to have the same level of protection as a sitting president, prompting a Republican ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
The Price War in Weight-Loss Drugs Is Here
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Financial Times - World
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Reform MP faces backlash for giving away salary
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
Social-Media Firms Lack Adequate Privacy Controls, FTC Report Says
The agency said the companies engaged in vast consumer surveillance while failing to provide adequate privacy controls or safeguards for children.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
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