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Analysts predict basing domestic prices on international prices would save money but cause problems.

Pres. Biden's massive Saving on a Valuable Education plan remains on hold, after a federal judge in Missouri blocked the plan, just one day after a judge in Georgia said it could go forward.

Texas is the latest state to join the legal fight with drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers over the cost of insulin, which has increased 1,000% over the last decade, said AG Ken Paxton.

In that suit and a second, similar suit, plaintiffs say employers must offer a smoking cessation program alternative.

With 30% of the retail pharmacy's employees facing student debt, Walgreens will match student loan payments up to 4% of eligible pay for employees after one year plus 1,000 hours of service.

Now that the first round of price negotiations is complete, CMS' new guidelines will provide more time for drugmakers to make counteroffers, as selected drugs for round 2 will be announced by Feb. 1, 2025.