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Novo’s obesity drug has serious warnings and barriers to overcome

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SUMMARY: The media headlines promise weight loss for diabetes patients, but Norvo’s new drug is in the same class as other drugs and carries many warnings. Can diabetes patients really stay adherent to a drug for 63 weeks in which 85% of patients report GI side effects and will insurance cover the cost?

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Florida approved to import Canadian prescription drugs

Pharma in Brief

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.

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FDA Approves New Imaging Drug to Help Identify Ovarian Cancer Lesions

The Pharma Data

Food and Drug Administration today approved Cytalux (pafolacianine), an imaging drug intended to assist surgeons in identifying ovarian cancer lesions. The drug is designed to improve the ability to locate additional ovarian cancerous tissue that is normally difficult to detect during surgery. Source link: [link].

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FDA Warns About Compounded Versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

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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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FDA Approves First Generic of Symbicort to Treat Asthma and COPD

The Pharma Data

Agency Supports Development of Complex Generic Drug-Device Combination Product to Improve Competition and Access to More Affordable Medicines. This complex generic drug-device combination product, which is a metered-dose inhaler, should not be used to treat acute asthma attacks. Today, the U.S.

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CBD Research: A Dive into the Regulations of Cannabis Research

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with 37 states approving medicinal use and 18 approving recreationally. However, it’s not legal federally and is considered a Schedule I drug by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), meaning it has no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. The FDA is granting INDs for such CBD research.

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In the News: October 2021 Regulatory and Development Updates

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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). FDA Publishes ICH Guidelines on Continuous Manufacturing.