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Top Life Science News and Trends in 2023 at Xtalks

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In 2023, there were significant advancements and notable trends in the life sciences. Xtalks compiled a list of its top life science news and trends of 2023, which provided readers with the latest developments, information and expert insights across life science industries, including pharma, biotech and medical device.

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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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Eli Lilly Reaches Settlement with Totality MediSpa Over Sale of Compounded Mounjaro and Zepbound

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The settlement requires Totality to take several specific corrective actions, which include refraining from making any statements that suggest the spa’s products are genuine, FDA-approved Lilly products, and stopping the use of Eli Lilly branding in promoting any of the products. The med spa has agreed to this requirement.

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Five key drug discovery deals of summer 2023

Drug Discovery World

The life sciences sector has seen significant M&A activity over the last few weeks. The new acquisition gives Biogen rights to Reata’s portfolio of products for neurological diseases, including the FDA-approved Skyclarys (omaveloxolone), the only approved treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in the United States.

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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. Biologics, controlled substances, and certain other drugs are not eligible for importation.

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Innovations in Heart Failure Management Through Cardiovascular Device Development

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This method preserves the intra-atrial septum for future interventions and potentially offers better accommodation of volume and pressure changes due to the compliance of the coronary sinus. The Barostim NEO System received FDA approval in 2019 for use in specific HFrEF patients who have exhausted other treatment options.

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Lab to jab in 100 days: manufacturing flexibility for future rapid responses

Pharmaceutical Technology

326 days after SARS-CoV-2 was first sequenced, the FDA approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s Comirnaty® under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). According to CEPI: “Achieving the 100 Days Mission would give the world a fighting chance of containing a future outbreak before it spreads to become a global pandemic.”.