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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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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

Pharmacy Checkers

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.

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Novo Nordisk Sues Makers of Wegovy and Ozempic Dupes

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With the remarkable success of its semaglutide products Wegovy and Ozempic for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, respectively (the latter also for weight loss through off-label prescribing), Novo Nordisk is cracking down on pharmacies making compounded versions of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs.

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Comparison of Humira biosimilars in the US and Europe

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Amgen’s (US) Amjevita (adalimumab) is the first Humira biosimilar, launched in February 2023, and seven other FDA-approved biosimilars are expected to arrive on the US market later this year. In addition, two more Humira biosimilars are currently under FDA review and both are anticipated to launch in 2023.

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First Stelara Biosimilar, Wezlana, Gets FDA Nod for Crohn’s, UC, Psoriasis but Faces Delayed Launch

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Amgen’s Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as a Stelara biosimilar for the treatment of several inflammatory diseases including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis (UC), plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. This gives it a significant edge over a simple biosimilar designation.