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Study links this disorder and its meds to Parkinson’s
Study links this disorder and its meds to Parkinson’s
Study links this disorder and its meds to Parkinson’s
October 9, 2018
A new study linking attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs and Parkinson’s disease could cause prescribers to re-think prescribing the medications.
Top 3 new FDA approvals
Top 3 new FDA approvals
Top 3 new FDA approvals
October 1, 2018
Here are the top 3 new approvals from FDA.
New migraine prevention drug faces competition
New migraine prevention drug faces competition
New migraine prevention drug faces competition
September 25, 2018
While Teva Pharmaceutical’s new migraine prevention drug is unique, it faces competition from another major migraine treatment.
New naloxone provides more opioid overdose options
New naloxone provides more opioid overdose options
New naloxone provides more opioid overdose options
September 25, 2018
Pharmacy and healthcare experts cautiously praised the planned development of a fast-acting, better version of naloxone (Narcan), which is used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.
FDA clears new type of leukemia treatment
FDA clears new type of leukemia treatment
FDA clears new type of leukemia treatment
September 17, 2018
FDA okayed a first-of-its-kind treatment for hairy cell leukemia (HCL).
 New HIV-1 treatments join crowded market
 New HIV-1 treatments join crowded market
New HIV-1 treatments join crowded market
September 11, 2018
FDA recently approved 2 new treatments, heightening competition in the HIV-1 drug marketplace.
FDA clears novel ALS drug
FDA clears novel ALS drug
FDA clears novel ALS drug
September 11, 2018
FDA cleared the first and only easy-to-swallow liquid drug to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Asthma drug mix-up may pose safety risk
Asthma drug mix-up may pose safety risk
Asthma drug mix-up may pose safety risk
September 4, 2018
A pharma maker is recalling one lot of an allergy medication because the bottles mistakenly contain this medication.
Deadly infection linked to common diabetes drugs
Deadly infection linked to common diabetes drugs
Deadly infection linked to common diabetes drugs
September 3, 2018
FDA is warning that a deadly infection has been reported with a widely used class of diabetes drugs.
Top 3 new drugs to treat rare diseases
Top 3 new drugs to treat rare diseases
Top 3 new drugs to treat rare diseases
August 28, 2018
FDA recently approved a new treatment for 2 rare types of non-Hodgkin lymphomas, as well as a new drug to treat hereditary angiodema and 1 for Fabry disease. Here are the top three new drugs to treat rare diseases.
FDA warns CBD supplement maker
FDA warns CBD supplement maker
FDA warns CBD supplement maker
August 27, 2018
While FDA approved the first drug containing cannibidiol (CBD), it is cracking down on certain other CBD products marketed as supplements.
Novel gene-silencing drug holds promise for this rare disease
Novel gene-silencing drug holds promise for this rare disease
Novel gene-silencing drug holds promise for this rare disease
August 21, 2018
FDA clears first-of-its-kind gene therapy for rare disease.
Generic EpiPen poised to alleviate shortages
Generic EpiPen poised to alleviate shortages
Generic EpiPen poised to alleviate shortages
August 21, 2018
While FDA approved the first generic version of epinephrine (EpiPen and EpiPen Jr, Mylan), the new product is not yet on the market.
Major PBM’s formulary exclusions cause concerns
Major PBM’s formulary exclusions cause concerns
Major PBM’s formulary exclusions cause concerns
August 14, 2018
Pharmaceutical industry observers are concerned about some of the drugs that were slashed from Express Scripts’ 2019 National Preferred Formulary.
First drug approved under streamlined generic approval process
First drug approved under streamlined generic approval process
First drug approved under streamlined generic approval process
August 13, 2018
The first medication approved by FDA as part of an expedited generic drug program is one that has been in short supply.
FDA okays radiation drug for ultra-rare cancers
FDA okays radiation drug for ultra-rare cancers
FDA okays radiation drug for ultra-rare cancers
July 31, 2018
FDA okayed iobenguane I 131 (Azedra, Progenics Pharmaceuticals) injection for IV use to treat rare tumors of the adrenal gland.
Novel, single-tablet HIV-1 treatment available
Novel, single-tablet HIV-1 treatment available
Novel, single-tablet HIV-1 treatment available
July 30, 2018
FDA recently approved the first and only complete darunavir-based single-tablet regiment to treat HIV-1 in treatment-naïve and certain virologically suppressed adults.
Breast cancer drug first to get nod in FDA accelerated approval program
Breast cancer drug first to get nod in FDA accelerated approval program
Breast cancer drug first to get nod in FDA accelerated approval program
July 24, 2018
A breast cancer drug is the first approval from FDA in 2 new pilot programs that make the development and review of cancer drugs more efficient.
Broader indication for prostate cancer drug could net billions of dollars
Broader indication for prostate cancer drug could net billions of dollars
Broader indication for prostate cancer drug could net billions of dollars
July 16, 2018
FDA’s approval of an expanded indication for a prostate cancer drug could net 2 pharmaceutical manufacturers billions of dollars.
Cancer risk found with common blood pressure med
Cancer risk found with common blood pressure med
Cancer risk found with common blood pressure med
July 16, 2018
Pharma makers are voluntarily recalling several drugs containing this active ingredient, used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, since they may contain a carcinogen.
 FDA clears first chronic drooling treatment
 FDA clears first chronic drooling treatment
FDA clears first chronic drooling treatment
July 10, 2018
FDA okayed the first treatment for chronic sialorrhea, or excessive drooling, in adult patients.
Cancer in the news: Three stories you can’t miss
Cancer in the news: Three stories you can’t miss
Cancer in the news: Three stories you can’t miss
July 9, 2018
A pharma maker is under fire for raising prices on its cancer drugs. Meanwhile, there were two major cancer drug approvals in June. Here are the top 3 cancer news articles in the past month.
FDA clears novel device for severe emphysema
FDA clears novel device for severe emphysema
July 2, 2018
FDA approved a novel device to treat breathing difficulty associated with severe emphysema.
New targeted melanoma combo drug available
New targeted melanoma combo drug available
July 2, 2018
A combination melanoma treatment that was just approved by FDA is available through select specialty pharmacies.
FDA approves first cannabis-based drug for rare forms of epilepsy
FDA approves first cannabis-based drug for rare forms of epilepsy
FDA approves first cannabis-based drug for rare forms of epilepsy
June 26, 2018
FDA’s approval of a cannabidiol (CBD) medicine to treat seizures associated with 2 severe forms of epilepsy is a positive sign for other CBD drugs under development.
Avastin gains approval for another cancer type
Avastin gains approval for another cancer type
June 18, 2018
The manufacturer of bevacizumab (Avastin), snagged FDA approval for yet another type of cancer.
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