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Happy 20th Birthday, Medicare Part D!

Integra X Files

Seniors with incomes up to 135% of the poverty level were eligible for an additional $600 credit in 2005. Pharmacies have benefited from CMS’ willingness to better serve LTC residents, and most pharmacy managers agree that Medicare coverage is a better option for dual eligibles than Medicaid.

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FDA’s Proposal to Remove Oral Phenylephrine from the OTC Monograph Isn’t a Surprise but What is Left “Over-the-Counter”?

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

As those of us of a certain age remember, prior to 2005/2006, pseudoephedrine was the decongestant of choice for OTC multi-symptom cold medicine. Then, Congress passed, and the President signed the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005. a); OTC Monograph M012: § M012.20. a); OTC Monograph M012: § M012.20.