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TNF inhibitor linked to one-third drop in total mortality


 

Receiving a TNF inhibitor for any indications cut patients’ overall mortality rate by more than one-third. Also today, HHS secretary, Alex Azar blames pharmacy benefit managers for no drop in prescription prices, a DEA ruling may have stoked illicit opioid sales, and taking a bisphosphonate holiday that lasts 2 years or longer is linked with increased risk for fracture.

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