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EpiPen shortage: Pharma maker, retailer offer aid
EpiPen shortage: Pharma maker, retailer offer aid
EpiPen shortage: Pharma maker, retailer offer aid
July 15, 2019
EpiPens have been in short supply, but stakeholders are trying to fill in the access gap.
FDA warns opioid repackers
FDA warns opioid repackers
FDA warns opioid repackers
July 9, 2019
FDA warns opioid repackers for "significant violations."
FDA fast tracks blockbuster diabetes drug for heart failure
FDA fast tracks blockbuster diabetes drug for heart failure
FDA fast tracks blockbuster diabetes drug for heart failure
July 8, 2019
FDA granted Fast Track designation to a popular diabetes drug to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in people with chronic heart failure.
Are certain anticholinergic meds linked to dementia risk?
Are certain anticholinergic meds linked to dementia risk?
Are certain anticholinergic meds linked to dementia risk?
July 2, 2019
The validity of a new large study linking anticholinergic drugs to the risk of dementia has stirred up controversy.
Cybersecurity glitch wreaks havoc on insulin pumps
Cybersecurity glitch wreaks havoc on insulin pumps
Cybersecurity glitch wreaks havoc on insulin pumps
July 1, 2019
FDA recalls insulin pumps due to cybersecurity miscommunication.
Effects of female libido drug unknown, advocacy group warns
Effects of female libido drug unknown, advocacy group warns
Effects of female libido drug unknown, advocacy group warns
June 24, 2019
A women’s health organization is concerned about the safety and effectiveness of bremelanotide (Vyleesi) after FDA approved it to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women.
Top 4 drugs in the pipeline
Top 4 drugs in the pipeline
Top 4 drugs in the pipeline
June 24, 2019
A new report from OptumRx reveals the top 4 drugs in development for the second quarter of 2019.
First IBS pain-relief device hits market
First IBS pain-relief device hits market
First IBS pain-relief device hits market
June 18, 2019
The first FDA-approved device to reduce functional abdominal pain in younger patients with irritable bowel syndrome is now available to medical providers.
Top 6 Cancer Drug Trends
Top 6 Cancer Drug Trends
Top 6 Cancer Drug Trends
June 17, 2019
A record number of new oncology treatments launched in the US last year and spending on cancer drugs soared. Here are the top 6 cancer drug trends revealed in the report.
FDA okays cluster headache drug
FDA okays cluster headache drug
FDA okays cluster headache drug
June 11, 2019
FDA cleared the first-and-only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antibody for cluster headaches.
Self-injectable respiratory medication opens doors for patients with severe asthma
Self-injectable respiratory medication opens doors for patients with severe asthma
Self-injectable respiratory medication opens doors for patients with severe asthma
June 10, 2019
The first respiratory biologic to be approved for administration via an autoinjector will be available in the US soon.
FDA clears novel breast cancer drug
FDA clears novel breast cancer drug
FDA clears novel breast cancer drug
June 3, 2019
FDA cleared alpelisib (Piqray), the first PI3K inhibitor to treat breast cancer, to be used in combination with fulvestrant (Faslodex).
Revolutionary smartphone device could offer migraine sufferers hope
Revolutionary smartphone device could offer migraine sufferers hope
Revolutionary smartphone device could offer migraine sufferers hope
June 3, 2019
FDA granted market authorization for a non-invasive, smartphone device that offers respite from migraines.
Express Scripts to launch first digital health formulary
Express Scripts to launch first digital health formulary
Express Scripts to launch first digital health formulary
May 21, 2019
Express Scripts, a Cigna company, plans to launch the industry's first stand-alone digital health formulary.
Top 3 new drug approvals
Top 3 new drug approvals
Top 3 new drug approvals
May 20, 2019
FDA approved some important new therapies, including the first anticoagulant for children, an injectable for diabetic retinopathy, and a treatment for renal cell carcinoma.
US accuses generic drug makers of price collusion
US accuses generic drug makers of price collusion
US accuses generic drug makers of price collusion
May 14, 2019
Generic drug makers are defending their practices after 44 US states accused Teva Pharmaceuticals and other pharma makers of conspiring to inflate their prices in a lawsuit.
Drug prices in ads run risk of confusing patients
Drug prices in ads run risk of confusing patients
Drug prices in ads run risk of confusing patients
May 13, 2019
A new government rule requiring pharma makers to disclose drug prices in television ads will likely create more confusion for consumers, analysts and organizations said.
How FDA’s insomnia drug warning could impact prescribing
How FDA’s insomnia drug warning could impact prescribing
How FDA’s insomnia drug warning could impact prescribing
May 6, 2019
Stronger warnings on popular insomnia medications could have an impact on prescribing, some experts say.
New RA biosimilar impact hinges on patent lawsuit
New RA biosimilar impact hinges on patent lawsuit
New RA biosimilar impact hinges on patent lawsuit
May 6, 2019
While FDA approved the second biosimilar drug to Enbrel, the success of the medication hinges on a pending lawsuit. 
Electronic prescriptions for opioids rise, despite CDC concerns about misprescribing
Electronic prescriptions for opioids rise, despite CDC concerns about misprescribing
Electronic prescriptions for opioids rise, despite CDC concerns about misprescribing
April 30, 2019
CDC commentary claims patients taken off opiods too soon.
Top 6 drug research trends
Top 6 drug research trends
Top 6 drug research trends
April 29, 2019
A new report determines the trends fueling drug research and development over the past 10 years-and into the future.
 FDA clears first non-drug option to treat ADHD in children
 FDA clears first non-drug option to treat ADHD in children
FDA clears first non-drug option to treat ADHD in children
April 22, 2019
FDA cleared the first medical device to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids.
PBM rebate solutions flawed, study says
PBM rebate solutions flawed, study says
PBM rebate solutions flawed, study says
April 16, 2019
A Commonwealth Fund study has revealing findings about PBMs’ use of rebates and impact on drug prices.
Breast cancer drug now treats men
Breast cancer drug now treats men
Breast cancer drug now treats men
April 9, 2019
Metastatic breast cancer drug expands treatment to men.
FDA clears first 2-drug HIV-1 regimen
FDA clears first 2-drug HIV-1 regimen
FDA clears first 2-drug HIV-1 regimen
April 9, 2019
FDA cleared Dovato (ViiV Healthcare), the first 2-drug regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults with no antiretroviral treatment history.
Lack of insulin competition high priority for FDA
Lack of insulin competition high priority for FDA
Lack of insulin competition high priority for FDA
April 2, 2019
FDA fast-tracks biosimiliar insulin products to elevate competition.
New oral drugs treat MS
New oral drugs treat MS
New oral drugs treat MS
April 1, 2019
FDA approved 2 new multiple sclerosis drugs. Here's what you should know about them.
New postpartum drug comes at a high price
New postpartum drug comes at a high price
New postpartum drug comes at a high price
March 26, 2019
Postpartum drug is a game changer, but can women afford it?
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