The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

30, 2020 – Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos. Environmental Working Group (EWG) — an American advocacy nonprofit that commissioned the tests and did the analysis — said methods used by the cosmetics industry to screen talc supplies are inadequate. MONDAY, Nov.

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World of DTC Marketing

JUNE 6, 2021

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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XTalks

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In the US, it’s against the law to use the carcinogenic color additive Red 3 in cosmetics, such as lipsticks or blush or topicals. As a result, in 1990, the agency eliminated certain “provisionally listed” uses of the chemical — meaning cosmetics and externally applied drugs. But those steps were never taken.

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Roots Analysis

JULY 28, 2024

While cosmetic procedures can effectively target specific aging concerns like deep wrinkles, sagging skin, and volume loss, they may not comprehensively improve the overall skin quality. One example of a successful clean beauty brand is Tata Harper, which offers a range of skincare products made with 100% natural and non-toxic ingredients.

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Pharmacy Checkers

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The FDA has done something that prescription drug importation advocates had possibly given up on. The agency drafted a new proposed rule to allow importation from Canada of lower-cost drugs and industry guidance for drug manufacturers to import their FDA-approved foreign drug versions, for which they can charge lower prices.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Earlier this week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out warning letters to five companies illegally selling CBD-infused food and beverage products. According to the warning letters, these products are considered adulterated under “section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act), 21 U.S.C.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One of the reasons behind this gap is the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “ generally recognized as safe ” — or GRAS — designation. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) identified several food products containing this chemical, such as Entenmann’s Coconut Crunch Donuts and Sara Lee Honey Glazed Buns.

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