Panel seeks agency's involvement in requiring diabetes drug manufacturers to conduct long-term studies on their products.

June 25, 2008 By:
Judy Chi
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PrandiMet is a combination drug that encompasses Prandin and metformin to treat Type 2 diabetes.

June 10, 2008 By:
Heidi Belden, Pharm.D.
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Increased risk of cancer mortality found with Ethicon's diabetic foot ulcer cream.

May 23, 2008 By:
Sandra Levy
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The National Associaton of Chain Drug Stores has submitted comments to House and Senate requesting they reject proposals to expand DME competitive bidding program to diabetic supplies.

A new study funded by GlaxoSmithKline found that Type 2 diabetics who have to shell out higher copays are more likely to not take their drugs as indicated.

May 12, 2008 By:
Reid Paul
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issues a final rule clarifying its position on the inclusion of insulin and exclusion of erectile dysfunction medications in the Medicare Part D program.

April 22, 2008 By:
Heidi Belden, Pharm.D.
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Bile sequestrant colesevelam now included in endocrinologist groups' diabetes guide.

April 14, 2008 By:
Heidi Belden, Pharm.D.
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What are the criteria necessary for insulin pump coverage? Here are some clues.

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