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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Natural Medicine vs. FDA Drugs: Which Should You Use for Your Ailment?
If you're ever unsure of something, speak with your doctor. FDA drug development and approval allows a proposed remedy to be tested to determine its safety and effectiveness. "FDA-approved ...
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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 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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In FDA obesity drug battle with compounders, Texas court allows Novo Nordisk to weigh in
As a federal court in Texas hears a case pitting the FDA versus compounders who want to continue to manufacture cheaper ...