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12/28/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Generic versions of imatinib were comparable in bioequivalence and bioavailability to the branded drug across studies, according to recent findings.
Generic versions of imatinib were comparable in bioequivalence and bioavailability to the branded drug across studies, according to recent findings.
Generic versions of imatinib...
12/28/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
12/07/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who had already been treated with at least two tyrosine kinase inhibitors, asciminib resulted in greater major molecular response than bosutinib.
Among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who had already been treated with at least two tyrosine kinase inhibitors, asciminib resulted in greater major molecular response than bosutinib.
Among patients with chronic...
12/07/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
12/01/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers concluded that asciminib was safe and effective in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who did not benefit from alternative treatments in clinical practice.
Researchers concluded that asciminib was safe and effective in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who did not benefit from alternative treatments in clinical practice.
Researchers concluded that...
12/01/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
11/01/2021
The FDA granted accelerated approval to asciminib for the use in the treatment of patients with Ph+ CML in CP with or without the T315I mutation who were previously treated with 2 or more TKIs.
The FDA granted accelerated approval to asciminib for the use in the treatment of patients with Ph+ CML in CP with or without the T315I mutation who were previously treated with 2 or more TKIs.
The FDA granted accelerated...
11/01/2021
Oncology
From Oncology
News
09/20/2021
The increase in use of TKIs for patients with CML and the increase in TKI drug prices place considerable financial pressure on Medicare part-D insurers.
The increase in use of TKIs for patients with CML and the increase in TKI drug prices place considerable financial pressure on Medicare part-D insurers.
The increase in use of TKIs for...
09/20/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
From Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
03/12/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
“With the increasing discovery of the involvement of further molecules and pathways, we believe the scientific community will—at some point—be able to achieve TFR in our patient population and, finally, target and eradicate CML once and for...
“With the increasing discovery of the involvement of further molecules and pathways, we believe the scientific community will—at some point—be able to achieve TFR in our patient population and, finally, target and eradicate CML once and for...
“With the increasing discovery...
03/12/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
03/09/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
“Overall efficacy and safety results support the use of nilotinib 300 mg [twice daily] as frontline therapy for optimal long-term outcomes, especially in patients aiming for [treatment-free remission],” researchers concluded.
“Overall efficacy and safety results support the use of nilotinib 300 mg [twice daily] as frontline therapy for optimal long-term outcomes, especially in patients aiming for [treatment-free remission],” researchers concluded.
“Overall efficacy and safety...
03/09/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
02/18/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
“Our results provide important new information to inform the discussion between patients with CML and clinicians about the risks and benefits of TKI discontinuation and the potential to assess TKI cessation more accurately,” researchers...
“Our results provide important new information to inform the discussion between patients with CML and clinicians about the risks and benefits of TKI discontinuation and the potential to assess TKI cessation more accurately,” researchers...
“Our results provide important...
02/18/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
02/14/2014
The FDA granted full approval on Thursday for Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate), according to a news release from Teva Pharmaceuticals, the drug's manufacturer. The injectable drug was initially approved under the FDA's accelerated approval...
The FDA granted full approval on Thursday for Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate), according to a news release from Teva Pharmaceuticals, the drug's manufacturer. The injectable drug was initially approved under the FDA's accelerated approval...
The FDA granted full approval on...
02/14/2014
First Report Managed Care

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12/28/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Generic versions of imatinib were comparable in bioequivalence and bioavailability to the branded drug across studies, according to recent findings.
Generic versions of imatinib were comparable in bioequivalence and bioavailability to the branded drug across studies, according to recent findings.
Generic versions of imatinib...
12/28/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
12/07/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who had already been treated with at least two tyrosine kinase inhibitors, asciminib resulted in greater major molecular response than bosutinib.
Among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who had already been treated with at least two tyrosine kinase inhibitors, asciminib resulted in greater major molecular response than bosutinib.
Among patients with chronic...
12/07/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
12/01/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers concluded that asciminib was safe and effective in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who did not benefit from alternative treatments in clinical practice.
Researchers concluded that asciminib was safe and effective in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who did not benefit from alternative treatments in clinical practice.
Researchers concluded that...
12/01/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
11/01/2021
The FDA granted accelerated approval to asciminib for the use in the treatment of patients with Ph+ CML in CP with or without the T315I mutation who were previously treated with 2 or more TKIs.
The FDA granted accelerated approval to asciminib for the use in the treatment of patients with Ph+ CML in CP with or without the T315I mutation who were previously treated with 2 or more TKIs.
The FDA granted accelerated...
11/01/2021
Oncology
News
09/20/2021
The increase in use of TKIs for patients with CML and the increase in TKI drug prices place considerable financial pressure on Medicare part-D insurers.
The increase in use of TKIs for patients with CML and the increase in TKI drug prices place considerable financial pressure on Medicare part-D insurers.
The increase in use of TKIs for...
09/20/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
03/12/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
“With the increasing discovery of the involvement of further molecules and pathways, we believe the scientific community will—at some point—be able to achieve TFR in our patient population and, finally, target and eradicate CML once and for...
“With the increasing discovery of the involvement of further molecules and pathways, we believe the scientific community will—at some point—be able to achieve TFR in our patient population and, finally, target and eradicate CML once and for...
“With the increasing discovery...
03/12/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
03/09/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
“Overall efficacy and safety results support the use of nilotinib 300 mg [twice daily] as frontline therapy for optimal long-term outcomes, especially in patients aiming for [treatment-free remission],” researchers concluded.
“Overall efficacy and safety results support the use of nilotinib 300 mg [twice daily] as frontline therapy for optimal long-term outcomes, especially in patients aiming for [treatment-free remission],” researchers concluded.
“Overall efficacy and safety...
03/09/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
02/18/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
“Our results provide important new information to inform the discussion between patients with CML and clinicians about the risks and benefits of TKI discontinuation and the potential to assess TKI cessation more accurately,” researchers...
“Our results provide important new information to inform the discussion between patients with CML and clinicians about the risks and benefits of TKI discontinuation and the potential to assess TKI cessation more accurately,” researchers...
“Our results provide important...
02/18/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
02/14/2014
The FDA granted full approval on Thursday for Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate), according to a news release from Teva Pharmaceuticals, the drug's manufacturer. The injectable drug was initially approved under the FDA's accelerated approval...
The FDA granted full approval on Thursday for Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate), according to a news release from Teva Pharmaceuticals, the drug's manufacturer. The injectable drug was initially approved under the FDA's accelerated approval...
The FDA granted full approval on...
02/14/2014
First Report Managed Care
News
04/27/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A small-scale exploratory study analyzed the impact of hemodialysis on DNA methylation patterns and found inflammation to be linked a system-wide reaction.
A small-scale exploratory study analyzed the impact of hemodialysis on DNA methylation patterns and found inflammation to be linked a system-wide reaction.
A small-scale exploratory study...
04/27/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/24/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A real-world multicenter study suggests bispecific antibodies remain effective in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (R/R FL), but treatment sequencing may impact progression-free survival.
A real-world multicenter study suggests bispecific antibodies remain effective in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (R/R FL), but treatment sequencing may impact progression-free survival.
A real-world multicenter study...
04/24/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/23/2026
Danielle Sposato
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today...
04/23/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/23/2026
Danielle Sposato
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today...
04/23/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/23/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A simulation study found that semaglutide could deliver meaningful health benefits as a secondary prevention strategy for cardiovascular disease (CVD) but will only be cost-effective if current drug prices are reduced.
A simulation study found that semaglutide could deliver meaningful health benefits as a secondary prevention strategy for cardiovascular disease (CVD) but will only be cost-effective if current drug prices are reduced.
A simulation study found that...
04/23/2026
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Behind the Bill
04/23/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reclassified certain US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved marijuana products as Schedule III substances, a shift that may expand research and influence future clinical and coverage decisions in...
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reclassified certain US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved marijuana products as Schedule III substances, a shift that may expand research and influence future clinical and coverage decisions in...
The US Department of Justice...
04/23/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A survey of 105 US professionals estimated the reduction in physician hours and care costs that would result from using epcoritamab to treat patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) and follicular...
A survey of 105 US professionals estimated the reduction in physician hours and care costs that would result from using epcoritamab to treat patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) and follicular...
A survey of 105 US professionals...
04/22/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/20/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
According to a recent study, outpatient monitoring after epcoritamab initiation showed manageable safety and strong response rates in relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL), potentially reducing the need for routine...
According to a recent study, outpatient monitoring after epcoritamab initiation showed manageable safety and strong response rates in relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL), potentially reducing the need for routine...
According to a recent study,...
04/20/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/17/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study observed inequities in the time and distance it takes patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and follicular lymphoma (FL) to travel for treatment.
A study observed inequities in the time and distance it takes patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and follicular lymphoma (FL) to travel for treatment.
A study observed inequities in...
04/17/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
04/17/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Elranatamab shows promising response rates in real-world relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), but shorter durability, prior B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) exposure, and high infection risk raise questions about optimal patient...
Elranatamab shows promising response rates in real-world relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), but shorter durability, prior B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) exposure, and high infection risk raise questions about optimal patient...
Elranatamab shows promising...
04/17/2026
First Report Managed Care