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FDA hits Ozempic and Mounjaro counterfeit compounders with warning letters

Pharmaceutical Technology

Some counterfeits contain bacteria and have high impurity levels or different chemical structures to Lilly's FDA-approved medicines.

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Konvomep Gets FDA Approval as a New Oral Liquid Formulation Option of Omeprazole

XTalks

Gastric ulcers may also be caused by an overuse of NSAIDs like ibuprofen or aspirin, especially if these anti-inflammatory medicines were taken at high doses or for a long time. Patients are our priority, and our purpose is to bring them new formulations that help them benefit from established medicines.

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US FDA approves Takeda’s HyQvia to treat PI in children

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Takeda ’s supplemental Biologics Licence Application (sBLA) to expand the use of its HyQvia subcutaneous immune globulin (ScIG) for the treatment of primary immunodeficiency (PI) in children aged between two and 16 years. It was previously approved in the US to treat PI in adults.

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Filsuvez Topical Gel Gets FDA Approval for Epidermolysis Bullosa

XTalks

Filsuvez topical gel is a sterile botanical drug product designed for topical use, containing birch triterpenes within an oil base. For instance, Vyjuvek , the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DEB, is priced at $24,250 per vial. Regarding the price of Filsuvez, it has not yet been publicly disclosed by the company.

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Wainua (Eplontersen) Now FDA-Approved for Rare Disease ATTRv-PN

XTalks

Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.

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STAT+: Mirati wins FDA approval for KRAS-blocking lung cancer drug, but blockbuster sales hopes have dimmed

STAT News

The new medicine, a pill called Krazati, was cleared to treat patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer containing a specific type of KRAS alteration called G12C. The mutation is found in approximately 13% of lung tumors. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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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.