CBP and FDA Seize 5,000 Peptide Packages, Including GLP‑1 Drugs
5000 packages of peptides seized by CBP and FDA “The seized materials included several GLP-one medications such as retatrutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide. Officers also found various other peptides prohibited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including MOTS-C, TB10, semax, and cagrilintide.” https://t.co/OYf84e2eIq
Retatrutide's Sales Potential Tempered by Heart Risks
I'm fairly sure retatrutide will be the largest peak-sales drug in history (inflation-adjusted). My lingering question is the resting HR elevation of ~5–7 bpm and a 4–14% arrhythmia rate (vs. 2–3% placebo) seen in Phase 2 data, plus insomnia reported...
FDA Staff Hear Peptide Plan via Rogan Podcast
“At least two career staffers at the FDA whose work includes compounding drugs said they learned of the health secretary’s plans to take action on peptides only from his appearance on Rogan’s podcast.” https://t.co/vpTDqstpDZ
Democrats Ignore Healthcare Fraud, Ceding Narrative to Republicans
Some of this healthcare fraud video stuff is of course performative and bad use of data. But a lot of it isn't. Yet, not a single Dem that I'm aware of at national/state/big city level is making the case for...
Unregulated Online Market Sells Ketamine for Depression Relief
Ketamine, an operating-room anesthetic also prized as the street drug “K” is now at the heart of a largely unregulated online industry offering depression relief. https://t.co/pGd0TO5uFy via @WSJ
DC Area Flights Diverted to RDU, PHL, JFK
Looks like all incoming planes into DCA IAD BWI and RIC being diverted to RDU, PHL, and a few to JFK. Others returning to departure airports based on Flightradar. Gonna be a long night
Pilots Report Turbulence Nationwide Despite Smooth Flight Promises
Pilot “we have a smooth flight ahead today for you” Actual reports from pilots across US today: https://t.co/JSJaee4rf7
Medicaid Loopholes Fuel ABA Therapy Exploitation Crisis
Outstanding WSJ story on the explosion of ABA/autism therapy -fueled by lax Medicaid payment and often non-existent compliance policies, $20/hr RBTs credentialed after a 40-hour online course, and annual staff churn of 50–100%. Our “pay and chase” reimbursement system assumes...
Medicare Advantage Overpayments Add $13.4B to Seniors' Premiums
“Overpayments to Medicare Advantage insurers increased Part B premiums by $13.4 billion in 2025, the committee said, a cost mostly borne by seniors.”
Judge Allows JPMorgan Employees to Sue CVS Over Drug Costs
JPMorgan Chase employees may sue CVS Caremark over high PBM drug costs and premiums, judge rules https://t.co/FuzsnUNSLY