Prices of top 25 Medicare Part D drugs have nearly doubled, AARP study finds
AARP's new research finds price growth for top Part D prescription drugs has exceeded inflation, making a case for allowing Medicare to negotiate prices.
Ozempic, Trulicity among Medicare's priciest drugs, report finds
Popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic and Trulicity are among 25 drugs Medicare has spent the most on but hasn't yet selected for price negotiation, according to a report released Thursday. The report from AARP Public Policy Institute said average list prices on these 25 drugs have nearly doubled since they hit the market and collectively cost Medicare ‒ and American taxpayers ‒ nearly $50 billion in 2022.
Pharma companies welcome new year with 583 drug price hikes so far
Drugmakers have started 2025, implementing price hikes for 583 products within the first two days of the new year alone, 46brooklyn Research, an Ohio non-profit focused on U.S. drug pricing data, said in a report on Thursday.
New AARP Report: Top Medicare Part D Drugs See Average Lifetime Price Hike of 98%
Findings show the impact of drug companies’ relentless price increases, underscoring the importance of the changes included in the historic 2022 drug law
25 Top Medicare Part D Drugs Have Nearly Doubled in Price
People with Medicare Part D plans shoulder a share of the cost of their prescription drugs. Under the standard Part D benefit, enrollees are responsible for 25 percent of their dr
Drugs not selected for Medicare price negotiation nearly doubled - report
The list prices of the top 25 drugs with the highest Medicare Part D spend that are not subject to drug price negotiations have increased by an average 98% since they hit the market, according to a new report.
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AARP Bulletin: Health Care Systems Under Duress, What to Do After a Data Breach, and Tips for Flying with a Medical Device
The first issue of AARP Bulletin in 2025 examines the physician shortage crisis and what it means for older adults. Additionally, this month’s issue provides insights on how to handle data breaches, ...
AARP warns consumers of retail scams on social media
The AARP Virginia Fraud Alert is advising residents of social media advertisement scams through social media feeds and ads.
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Carnival Cruise Line Decides to Stop Offering Gift Cards Through AARP
AARP will no longer sell discounted gift cards for Carnival Cruise Line - which many have used in the past to save money on ...
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AARP’s Annual Movies for Grownups Awards Postponed
Due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and in consideration of the families and communities impacted, we will postpone AARP’s Annual Movies for Grownups Awards originally scheduled to take ...
AARP Hawaii seeks to support family caregivers, increase retirement security and more in 2025
PBN recently chatted with Keali‘i Lopez, the state director of AARP Hawaii, about the organization’s top priorities for the ...
AARP’s AgeTech Investor Network is helping tech entrepreneurs target the aging population
AARP has started its AgeTech Investor Network, aimed at helping startups get off the ground in the AgeTech market.
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Credit Report Relief; AARP at CES
In today’s “AARP Minute,” medical debt will no longer affect the credit of millions of Americans, plus AARP is at CES.
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AARP ND Now Accepting Community Challenge Grant Applications
AARP North Dakota invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2025 ...
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AARP Georgia Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications
AARP Georgia invites local, eligible, non-profit organizations and governments to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program.
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AARP Wyoming now accepting 2025 Community Challenge grant applications
AARP Wyoming invites eligible local nonprofit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5.
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AARP Vermont continues ‘liveable community’ program funding
Whether it’s a community center, housing, or other projects, AARP Vermont over nearly the past decade has helped provide ...