Johnson & Johnson Announces $55 Billion Investment in U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation

This major investment demonstrates J&J’s commitment to expanding its U.S. manufacturing and innovation capabilities, with potential benefits for job creation and the domestic pharmaceutical industry. The announcement aligns with broader trends of increased U.S. manufacturing investment by large corporations in recent years.

ICER Report Highlights Unjustified Price Hikes on Five Brand-Name Drugs, Costing U.S. $815 Million in 2023

ICER, unsupported price increases, drug price hikes, pharmaceutical companies, Gilead Sciences, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Biktarvy, Darzalex, Entresto, Cabometyx, Xeljanz.

GSK’s RSV Vaccine Wins Expected Expansion into At-Risk Adults Aged 50-59

GSK, RSV vaccine, Arexvy, FDA approval, adults aged 50-59, increased risk, respiratory syncytial virus, lower respiratory tract disease, medical conditions, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart failure, diabetes.

CMS to Increase Reimbursement for New Sickle Cell Gene Therapies through Outcomes-Based Agreements

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), Sickle Cell Gene Therapies, Increased Reimbursement, Outcomes-Based Agreements (OBAs), Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model, Medicaid Access, Casgevy, Lyfgenia, Fertility Preservation Services, Equitable Access, Administrative Burden Reduction

Medicare Partially Covers Weight Loss Drugs Amidst High Price Concerns and Future Negotiation Prospects

Medicare, Obesity drugs, Wegovy, Semaglutide, Price negotiation, Affordability, Accessibility, Premium increases, Utilization management