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STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA adds Lilly diabetes drugs to shortage list; WTO delays decision on extending Covid IP waiver

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Food and Drug Administration added Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro to its list of drugs facing shortages, highlighting the company’s struggles to meet booming demand for the newly approved diabetes injection , STAT notes.

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Key senators make a big pivot on bipartisan insulin cost proposal

STAT

The new legislation by Senate Diabetes Caucus co-chairs Sens. WASHINGTON — Amid a scramble to assemble a health care policy package in the Senate, a pair of key senators have significantly changed a proposal to cap insulin costs. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Merck deal, weight loss drugs, and lots more

STAT

Nearly one-third halted treatment within four weeks, before recommended dosages reached the targeted strength. GLP-1 drugs are transforming the treatment of diabetes and obesity, but many Black Americans, including patients and medical experts, worry that their community is being left behind , STAT explains.  Black

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Novo faces patent challenge on Wegovy and Ozempic; Senate panel moves to address drug shortages

STAT

Patent Office tribunal agreed to review the validity of a Novo Nordisk patent related to its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy at the request of generic drug maker Mylan Pharmaceuticals , Reuters notes. The  The U.S.

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Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast develop 3D printed bandage to treat diabetic foot ulcers

Express Pharma

Queen’s University Belfast has designed a new 3D printed bandage which presents an innovative method of treatment to heal diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). These scaffolds can release both a bulk and sustained release of antibiotic loaded molecules to treat diabetic ulcers.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer and Novo disclose upbeat data on oral weight loss drugs; PBM trade group blasts House committee over hearing

STAT

A lower-dose version of the drug is already approved as a treatment for type 2 diabetes under the brand name Rybelsus. The study results also suggest the Pfizer medicine may be as effective for weight loss as Ozempic, although there are stark differences in dosage levels. Walgreens asked a U.S.

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Escalating Dosages of Levothyroxine – Why?

Med Ed 101

I am going to outline a common case of escalating dosages of levothyroxine. KE is a 68-year-old female with a history of GERD, anemia, osteoarthritis, hypertension, and diabetes. The post Escalating Dosages of Levothyroxine – Why? Her current medication list includes: Metformin 500 mg TID Ferrous sulfate […].

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