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Category: Healthcare economics

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Understanding the High Cost: What is the price of Canakinumab 150 mg?

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With some reports indicating an annual cost upwards of $73,000, Canakinumab (sold under the brand name Ilaris) is a high-priced biologic medication. Understanding **what is the price of Canakinumab 150 mg** requires looking beyond the sticker price to consider insurance coverage, patient assistance, and the specific medical indication.

What is the most expensive antibiotic and why new antibiotics are costly?

4 min read
According to a BMJ Medicine study, some of the most expensive new antibiotics show ambiguous evidence of added benefit yet carry significant costs. Determining what is the most expensive antibiotic can be complex, as costs vary dramatically based on location, treatment course length, and the specific pathogen being targeted. Several factors contribute to the high price tag of these powerful, and often last-resort, medications, including the immense research and development costs required to combat rising antimicrobial resistance.

How much will sotatercept cost? Unpacking the price of Merck's Winrevair

3 min read
Following its FDA approval in March 2024, the manufacturer Merck set the list price for a single vial of sotatercept (brand name Winrevair) at $14,000. This article provides an in-depth look at the cost implications of this groundbreaking pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) therapy and answers the critical question: how much will sotatercept cost?