HUFFPOST - Pfizer Lyme Disease Vaccine Shows 70% Efficacy, But Misses Statistical Goal
The vaccine demonstrated a reduction in the rate of infections, but fell short of a key statistical requirement.
The vaccine demonstrated a reduction in the rate of infections, but fell short of a key statistical requirement.
If approved by regulators, it would be the only vaccine for humans against Lyme disease.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Some pharmaceutical companies not directly contacted by the Trump administration to lower U.S. drug prices are seeking to craft their own agreements to avoid potential tariffs and price-setting programs.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, pharmaceutical companies including Bayer, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, and industry groups such as PhRMA and the Midsized Biotech Alliance […] The post More Pharma Firms Want to Make Drug Price Deals With Trump. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Some pharmaceutical companies not directly contacted by the Trump administration to lower U.S. drug prices are seeking to craft their own agreements to avoid potential tariffs and price-setting programs. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, pharmaceutical companies including Bayer, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, and industry groups such as PhRMA and the Midsized Biotech Alliance of America. WHEN & WHERE: Ongoing discussions following directives issued by the Trump administration in the U.S.; recent comments made at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. KEY QUOTE: “The Trump administration, of course, wants to negotiate deals that meaningfully lower drug prices for American patients with every…Open
More than half of the drugs listed on the new TrumpRx website have a cheaper generic version on the market that can be purchased through other direct-to-consumer sites. Why it matters: Patients could save more buying non-branded copycat drugs, even if they don't have insurance and pay cash, drug pricing experts say. Case in point: Pristiq, an antidepressant made by Pfizer, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for about $200 for a 30-day supply — a more than 50% discount from the list price. - But a month's worth of a generic version with the same dosage is available on GoodRx for less than $30, and on Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for just $16.65. Where it stands: 26 of the 43 drugs listed on TrumpRx as of the website's launch have…
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced the launch of TrumpRx.gov, a platform offering significant discounts on high-cost prescription drugs.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, pharmaceutical manufacturers including AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, EMD Serono, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer.WHEN & WHERE: President Trump officially announced the launch of the TrumpRx website on Thursday evening.KEY QUOTE: “American patients […] The post TrumpRx, Designed to Slash Drug Prices for Americans, Has Launched. Here’s How It Works: appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced the launch of TrumpRx.gov, a platform offering significant discounts on high-cost prescription drugs . WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, pharmaceutical manufacturers including AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, EMD Serono, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer. WHEN & WHERE: President Trump officially announced the launch of the TrumpRx website on Thursday evening. KEY QUOTE: “American patients no longer have to pay high prices to subsidize low prices in the rest of the world .” – Donald J. Trump IMPACT: Millions of Americans will benefit from drastically reduced drug prices, with savings on key medications for diabetes , fertility, and more. IN FULL President Donald J. Trump has officially…Open
President Trump will announce the launch of the TrumpRx website Thursday night, a Trump adviser told Axios, moving ahead with a plan to offer discounted drug prices through special agreements with drug companies. Why it matters: The launch will allow people to buy medications directly through the new government portal with discounts the White House has negotiated with the drug manufacturers. - "This is about affordability, although the president doesn't like to use that specific word," the Trump adviser said. - The announcement is scheduled for 7pm ET. Context: The site will offer discounts on drugs from major drug companies including Pfizer , AstraZeneca , EMD Serono , Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk . - The site will require patients to…
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Drugmakers have reduced prices for several widely used medicines, including diabetes and blood clotting treatments.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Companies like Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, and others.WHEN & WHERE: Price data was released on January 30, 2026.KEY QUOTE: “These are heavyweight drugs, and to see them crater in price like this […] The post Trump’s War on High Drug Prices is Slashing Costs for Patients. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Drugmakers have reduced prices for several widely used medicines, including diabetes and blood clotting treatments. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Companies like Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, and others. WHEN & WHERE: Price data was released on January 30, 2026. KEY QUOTE: “These are heavyweight drugs, and to see them crater in price like this is historic,” said Antonio Ciaccia, CEO of 46brooklyn Research, a Dayton, Ohio-based firm that analyzes drug pricing. IMPACT: The price cuts are expected to lower costs for patients who pay a percentage of the list price. IN FULL The costs of a number of widely used prescription drugs have seen significant price cuts since the start of 2026,…Open
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