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People with a rare lung disease now have access to a more affordable treatment option after the FDA approved the first generic version of a life-changing medication. The new approval could help thousands of patients breathe easier, both physically and financially.
Life-changing weight loss and diabetes drugs could soon be made for as little as $3 per month, making them affordable for millions who've been priced out. Patents expire this month in several countries, opening the door to low-cost versions.
A major pharmaceutical company just made epilepsy treatment more affordable for thousands of Americans. The new generic medication could slash costs for patients who rely on daily seizure prevention.
A generic medication used in cancer care has received FDA fast-track approval as the first new autism treatment in years, offering families like the Wilsons of Las Vegas a fresh path forward. Seven-year-old Christopher is among the first Nevada children trying leucovorin, dubbed "the little bottle of hope" by parents seeking answers.
ProPublica's free Rx Inspector tool now lets anyone trace generic medications to their factories and see safety records. Doctors, researchers, and patients are using it to make better decisions about the drugs they prescribe and take.