New labeling for the cholesterol-loweringagent simvastatin (Zocor, Merck) highlights the risks of myopathyand rhabdomyolysis with or without acute renal failure as side effectsof the drug alone or in combination.
Employers Face Barriers With Adopting Biosimilars
March 1st 2022Despite the promise of savings billions of dollars in the United States, adoption of biosimilars has been slow. A roundtable discussion among employers highlighted some of the barriers, including formulary design and drug pricing and rebates.