Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted
Zepbound contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, as Mounjaro, which is also made by Lilly and is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. Some doctors also prescribe Mounjaro "off-label" for ...
FBI issues safety warning about counterfeit versions of weight loss drug semaglutide
Wegovy contains the same main ingredient as Ozempic, semaglutide, and is FDA-approved for weight loss in people with obesity or who are overweight with at least one weight-related condition. It is ...
Vertex’s non-opioid pain drug gets some UnitedHealth coverage
The Boston-based company's new medication, called Journavx, is being placed on a tier that means it might be costlier than ...
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Natural Medicine vs. FDA Drugs: Which Should You Use for Your Ailment?
FDA-approved drugs are also often patented and subject to various laws regarding exclusivity for a given manufacturer. At the ...
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Vertex’s new pain drug gets first coverage nod from major insurer
Optum Rx, the pharmacy benefit manager owned by UnitedHealth Group, placed Journavx on some of its commercial formularies in ...
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Tris to ask for approval of dual-acting pain drug
Positive data from a pair of acute pain studies convinced the company that its drug, which works differently than existing ...
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Vertex’s Non-Opioid Pain Drug Gets Some UnitedHealth Coverage
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s new non-opioid painkiller is being placed for now on a tier that means it might be costlier than other pain treatments on UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s approved drug ...