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STAT+: New Wegovy analysis could boost Novo Nordisk’s bid to expand drug’s label in heart failure

STAT

Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy cut the risk of severe complications in patients with a common form of heart failure, according to a new analysis that could boost the company’s efforts to expand the label for the blockbuster treatment. of those who received placebo. of those who received placebo.

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Labelling of Dispensed Medicine

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Labelling Requirements A ll dispensed medicine should be labelled according to the requirement stated by the law. NOTE: It is advisable for labels to be printed. Consequently, a patient-centred label strategy is introduced to promote appropriate medication use and adherence. Suggestions include Use larger font sizes (e.g.

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk pulls filings for Wegovy in heart failure as it waits for cardiovascular outcomes data

STAT

The company plans to reapply to expand Wegovy’s label early next year when it has more data on complications such as hospitalizations and cardiovascular-related deaths, Martin Lange, Novo’s head of development, said Wednesday on an earnings call. and Europe. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Millions wrongly labelled allergic to penicillin, warns RPS

The Pharmacist

Millions could be missing out on the most effective antibiotic choice because they mistakenly believe they are allergic to penicillin, prolonging their recovery and even leading to hospital admission.

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Q&A: Why drafting new rules on ultra-processed foods is so hard

STAT

Whole grain cereal and breads also qualify for the label, as do yogurts and some other dairy desserts. But ultra-processed foods are not all the same.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re watching a ban compounded versions of GLP-1s, a Biogen acquisition, and more

STAT

A drug often used off-label to treat alcohol use disorder might provide better benefits than therapies approved for this indication, STAT tells us. I’m not a coffee drinker, but who needs caffeine when you’ve got the raw adrenaline rush of drug industry news to jolt you awake? Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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STAT+: Experts critique flawed system for monitoring drugs’ side effects in wake of asthma drug report

STAT

” said Ameet Sarpatwari, the assistant director of the Program on Regulation, Therapeutics, and Law at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Experts say that the Singulair incident highlights a flawed system, both in the U.S. “Are we at the right balance?