Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) – Page 49

F.D.A. Approves First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

The price of the pill, which has not been announced, will determine how affordable it will be when it becomes available in early 2024.

By Pam Belluck

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Antibiotic Shortage Could Fuel Rise in Syphilis Rates

The primary drug used to treat the sexually transmitted infection could be scarce into next year, Pfizer warns.

By Benjamin Ryan

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What to Know About Leqembi, the Alzheimer’s Drug Approved by the FDA

Medicare will cover much of the cost for patients in the early stages of the disease, but Leqembi has safety risks and can only modestly slow cognitive decline.

By Pam Belluck

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FDA Makes Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi Widely Accessible

The F.D.A. gave full approval to the drug, but added a black-box warning about safety risks. Medicare said it would cover most of the high cost.

By Pam Belluck