Blockbuster diabetes drug snags new heart indication
January 20, 2020
Ozempic’s approval follows Jardiance’s expanded heart indication last July.
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Epilepsy, bipolar drug recalled due to contamination
January 20, 2020
Lamotrigine was contaminated with a heart drug.
More Ranitidine recalled, plus another big drug recall
January 10, 2020
Major depression drug recalled over wrong dosage.
FDA okays novel med for children with diabetes
January 10, 2020
Already approved for adult patients, Fiasp is now available for children.
FDA clears first-in-class migraine drug
January 3, 2020
Approval of Ubrelvy follows several new migraine drugs.
Pfizer slashes prices as most pharma makers hike prices in new year
January 3, 2020
Pfizer bucks the trend with as high as 98.5% price cuts.
FDA okays new indication for fish oil drug
December 18, 2019
The fish oil drug is approved to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Express Scripts reveals Digital Health Formulary coverage
December 18, 2019
Diabetes and hypertension are among the primary diseases included.
FDA warns maker of opioid dependence treatment
December 13, 2019
Alkermes omitted warnings about serious risks from taking the drug.
Health groups praise new FDA commissioner
December 12, 2019
Stephen Hahn is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
