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Daxxify, a New Anti-Wrinkle Drug and Botox Competitor is FDA-Approved

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Daxxify was FDA-approved for similar cosmetic purposes as Botox and other neuromodulators like Dysport and Xeomin. Many people choose to undergo non-invasive cosmetic procedures to prevent or reduce the appearance of signs of aging. By reducing the movement of these muscles, wrinkles become less pronounced over time.

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New Type 2 Diabetes Drug Brenzavvy Wins FDA Approval

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Massachusetts-based TheracosBio has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for diabetes med Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) to help improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is the first FDA-approved SGLT2 inhibitor for any animal species. What is the Animal Drug Regulatory Process?

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

World of DTC Marketing

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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Eli Lilly’s Olumiant Wins FDA Approval as First Systemic Treatment for Alopecia Areata

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Eli Lilly’s Olumiant (baricitinib) has won US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as the first systemic treatment for severe alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune disorder that leads to patchy baldness. The Olumiant approval is therefore a big win as it helps fulfill a significant unmet need in the area.

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FDA-Approved Labeling: Is Enough Enough?

FDA Law Blog

Livornese — I saw the sign…and the answer is no—FDA-approved labeling apparently is not enough under state failure-to-warn laws, according to certain courts. Brand drugs, generic drugs, and medical devices alike have all been the target of state failure-to-warn litigation; in a recent case, OTC acetaminophen is the target.

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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. Related Information.