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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Therapeutics could change COVID response – if people use them

by The Editorial Board April 6, 2022April 5, 2022

Antiviral medications like Paxlovid are effective, but they are being taken in relatively few cases.

Health, Nation & World, Politics

U.S. House passes $35-a-month insulin cap as Democrats seek wider bill

by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press April 1, 2022April 1, 2022

For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Long-term studies of approved medicines needed

by Carlene Hill Byron Special to the Telegram March 27, 2022April 4, 2022

Before we fast-track new drugs, we should fully understand the effects of those already in use.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine lab shows drug companies how to fail

by The Editorial Board March 20, 2022March 19, 2022

MDI Biological Laboratory is making drug discovery more efficient, saving time and money.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: FDA should pull ineffective pregnancy drug until we know it works

by Los Angeles Times Editorial Board February 26, 2022February 25, 2022

The FDA determined that Makena, meant to prevent premature births, is not effective. Until the company presents strong evidence otherwise, take it off the market.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: What we can learn about making cancer drugs from developing the COVID vaccines

by Ethan Dmitrovsky Special to The Baltimore Sun February 19, 2022February 18, 2022

Public-private partnerships, which bring together experts with diverse talents and robust resources, succeeded against the coronavirus. Let’s try them against cancer.

Health, Local & State

Bill aims to lower the cost of the most expensive prescription drugs for Mainers

by Emily Bader February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

The bill would ensure that Mainers pay no more for prescription medications than their Canadian neighbors.

Health, Nation & World, Politics

Biden puts focus on prescription drug prices in fight against inflation

by CHRIS MEGERIAN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press February 10, 2022February 10, 2022

President Biden is trying to jump-start progress on his stalled domestic agenda by refocusing attention on one of his most popular proposals, limiting the cost of prescription drugs.