Sigma-Tau
Executive Summary
Underwriting the cost of Carnitor injection to certain individuals under a "Reimbursement Guarantee" program initiated Dec. 1. Sigma Tau says the guarantee is designed to respond to "reimbursement problems," noting that some payers have "failed to understand the distinction between pharmaceutical grade levocarnitine and the 'health food' supplement L-carnitine." The initial program was designed to cover purchases of the drug before Jan. 15...