Archive for November, 2008

Medicaid paid for unapproved DESI drugs

A minor ripple in the media, the Associated Press reviewed Medicaid records and found that since 2004, Medicaid has paid at least $200 million for unapproved drugs (perhaps $50MM per year).  “Unapproved” sounds scary, right?  These drugs are DESI drugs that are not normally reimbursed.  $200 million pales in comparison to the amounts that Medicaid has paid.  For [...]

Drug Repurposing Strategies meeting in Philly December 10-11

Repurposing, repositioning - by whatever name, the 505(b)(2) drug development pathway is gaining traction.  I will be giving a talk entitled “505(b)(2) Product Candidate Selection-Which Old Dog to Rejuvenate” on December 10 at the Drug Repurposing Strategies meeting.  The conference costs $1695 but friends of Camargo can get a $400 discount - just contact me [...]