Here are eight articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this week detailing a thrift shop that sells medical equipment, Sanofi's pledge to rein in drug prices and more.
1. 1 in 3 new drugs have safety issues after FDA approval, study finds
Roughly a third of pharmaceuticals and biologics approved by the Food and Drug Administration from 2001 through 2010 had a postmarket safety event.
2. Sanofi pledges to keep price hikes below healthcare inflation rate: 4 things to know
Paris-based Sanofi is the latest drugmaker vowing to limit U.S. drug price hikes.
3. Forget clothes — this thrift shop sells medical equipment
GoodHealthWill is a nonprofit company that sells second hand medical equipment or supplies at a discounted price.
4. Blue Cross member plans spent 73% more on drugs in 2016 than 2010
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association issued a report detailing a large increase in drug spending.
5. Supply chain tip of the week: Using the right equipment suppliers at the right time
More than 2,500 suppliers provide healthcare equipment to the U.S. acute care market, according to Tom Derrick, a senior vice president at Chicago-based OpenMarkets.
6. Indianapolis VA hospital loses $1M worth of medical equipment in 2 years
In just two years, more than $1 million worth of medical equipment has been lost, stolen or misplaced at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.
7. CSRxP campaign kicks off with fake drug ad for 'PriceGougi$ol'
The Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing on Tuesday launched a multimillion advertising campaign against high drug prices.
8. DOJ investigating Baxter for possible price collusion during saline shortages
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Deerfield, Ill.-based Baxter International colluded with other saline and drug manufacturers to create fake supply shortages to profit from raised prices.
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