XTalks

JUNE 5, 2023

Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain the active ingredient semaglutide, were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ozempic was approved for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. The approved drugs contain the base form of semaglutide.

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Pharma in Brief

JANUARY 7, 2024

On January 5, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved Florida’s proposal to import prescription drugs from Canada. This is the first approval of a Section 804 Importation Program ( SIP ) by the FDA. Biologics, controlled substances, and certain other drugs are not eligible for importation.

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Advarra

JULY 26, 2022

Cannabis plants and derivatives containing no more than 0.3% Importantly, the 2018 Farm Bill preserved FDA authority to regulate products with cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act.

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Camargo

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

FDA Guidance Addresses Real-World Evidence Data Standards. The 21 st Century Cures Act generated a good deal of excitement and interest when it added a section called “ Utilizing Real World Evidence ” to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Section 505F). Manager, Regulatory Compliance. Co-Authors: Bill Stoltman, JD. Jenny Fielder.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As FDA explains on its website (which includes lists— here and here —of the more than 300 Accelerated Approvals (and withdrawals)): The FDA instituted its Accelerated Approval Program to allow for earlier approval of drugs that treat serious conditions, and fill an unmet medical need based on a surrogate endpoint.

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