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The US Just Approved The First Over-The-Counter Daily Birth Control Pill

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Food and Drug Administration approved a drugmaker’s application for the first daily over-the-counter birth control pill for people seeking to prevent pregnancy. On July 13, 2023, the U.S.

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Tirzepatide Obesity Drug Shown to Reduce Body Weight by 20 Percent in Eli Lilly Trial

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Eli Lilly announced that its obesity drug tirzepatide has scored favorably in a late-stage clinical trial, with results showing that people who took the drug lost an average of 50 pounds, or 21 percent, of their body weight compared to placebo. percent and 22.5 percent, respectively, compared to placebo.

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2024: Increasing Awareness and Exploring New Treatments for Thyroid Diseases

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The thyroid plays a critical role in the body by producing hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate and body temperature among others. Types of Thyroid Conditions There are several different thyroid conditions, with each affecting thyroid hormone production or the gland’s structure, leading to a range of health issues.

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Thirteen potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2024

Drug Discovery World

Thirteen new-to-market therapeutics and drugs poised to launch in 2024 will achieve ‘blockbuster’ status by 2029 or deliver game-changing benefits to patients. The 2024 Drugs to Watch, are: 1. The therapy has shown positive results in Phase III trials in both breast and lung cancer.

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First synthetic contraceptive pill launched in UK

Drug Discovery World

The first and only oral contraception containing a new, synthetic version of a naturally occurring oestrogen has been launched in the UK. . The marketing authorisation is based on outcomes from two Phase III randomised control trials. .

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GLP-1 Agonists for Diabetes: Mounjaro Versus Ozempic

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a newer class of diabetes drugs that have the potential to double as weight loss drugs, widening their lucrative market potentials. While weight loss effects can vary depending on the drug, studies show that all GLP-1 meds can result in an average weight loss of about 10.5

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FDA Approves Orgovyx (relugolix) as the First Oral Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Receptor Antagonist for Advanced Prostate Cancer

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FDA Approves Orgovyx (relugolix) as the First Oral Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Receptor Antagonist for Advanced Prostate Cancer. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Orgovyx (relugolix) for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer. BASEL, Switzerland, Dec. Eastern Time, Monday–Friday.