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Eli Lilly Reaches Settlement with Totality MediSpa Over Sale of Compounded Mounjaro and Zepbound

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The settlement requires Totality to take several specific corrective actions, which include refraining from making any statements that suggest the spa’s products are genuine, FDA-approved Lilly products, and stopping the use of Eli Lilly branding in promoting any of the products.

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The opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan has been approved for sale over the counter

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The FDA approved Narcan for sale without a prescription. The opioid overdose reversal drug would be available at pharmacies and convenience stores nationally, increasing access as opioid deaths climb.

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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The top 15 diabetes drugs in 2023, according to 2022 sales data, reflect the current state of diabetes management and hint at the evolving needs and trends within this critical area of healthcare. Read on to learn more about the top 15 diabetes drugs in 2023, based on 2022 sales statistics. mL subcutaneous solution (2 mg/1.5

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Merck’s Winrevair Wins FDA Approval as First-in-Class Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the nod to Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk injection, 45mg, 60mg) for the treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to increase exercise capacity, improve WHO (World Health Organization) functional class (FC) and reduce the risk of clinical worsening events.

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Compounded Versions of Mounjaro Being Sold at Pharmacies and Spas Prompt Lawsuits

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Among the companies Lilly has accused of selling non-US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved compounded products “fraudulently claiming to be Mounjaro” are medical spas, wellness centers and compounding pharmacies. Mounjaro, a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist was approved in May 2022 for type 2 diabetes.

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How tech-driven hubs in specialty pharmacy can improve the patient experience

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It’s estimated specialty medications account for 75% of the approximately 7,000 prescription drugs currently in development, and by 2022, more than 60% of the 600 drugs expected to gain FDA approval will be specialty medications. The problem is, many specialty pharmacies don’t currently have the right tools to support their patients.

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New Section 804 Drug Import Rule Does Not Allow Foreign Versions of FDA-Approved Drugs

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The new federal rule on drug importation from Canada , drafted pursuant to Section 804 of the FDCA, does not allow for the importation of foreign versions of FDA-approved drugs. It only allows for the importation of FDA-approved drugs. Kesselheim called “ Reputation and Authority FDA and the Fight over U.S.