The endoscope is inserted into an orifice allowing a surgeon or physician to view internal organs. Sometimes the procedure is simply for diagnostic purposes, and other times the procedure is used for treatment purposes, such as the removal of a tissue sample or removal of a polyp, or tumour. There are many types of endoscopy.
The cholesterol drugs mostly will be taken for a lifetime. The rundown cost is $14,100 annually for Repatha at regular intervals of 2 weeks administration of drugs. At these rates, the lifetime expenses could be stunning.
But experts warn the potential high cost for these blockbuster drugs could limit their access and once again raise concerns about skyrocketing prescription costs. An advisory committee Wednesday voted 11-4 to recommend approval for drugmaker Amgen's injectable drug Repatha. It treats high-risk patients.