FDA actions in brief

Twice-daily danuglipron was being studied in a phase 2 study in adults with obesity. Pfizer is now conducting a pharmacokinetic study for a once-daily formulation.

A new survey finds that more people are using semaglutide and other GLP-1 therapies to lose less than 15 pounds.

Although biosimilars have already generated savings for Medicare Part B programs and beneficiaries, opportunities for substantial reductions in spending remain, according to a report from the HHS.

Adzynma is a recombinant protein designed to replace the deficient ADAMTS13 enzyme to treat patients with the rare hereditary blood clotting disorder congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

The FDA has set a date of July 07, 2024, for Zorvye 0.15% for adults and children six and up with the chronic skin disease atopic dermatitis.

Regulators have found that medications containing levetiracetam and clobazam have led to drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), a rare and severe drug allergy.