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Off-label treatment for alcohol use disorder is linked to slower liver decline, study suggests

STAT

But a different medication, one frequently used off-label for the condition, could provide greater benefit to patients with alcohol-associated liver disease, a new study suggests.    The data, presented this week as an abstract at Digestive Disease Week in D.C.,

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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. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Opinion: Diagnostic tests for rare conditions present a mathematical conundrum

STAT

Consequently, such “LDTs” can be quickly brought to market without the FDA review of their effectiveness, labeling accuracy, and marketing claims required for regular tests. Read the rest…

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Labelling of Dispensed Medicine

RX Note

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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When it comes to addiction, Americans’ word choices are part of the problem

STAT

But in the field of addiction medicine, the question presents something of a crisis. Even as drugs and alcohol claim 200,000 lives each year, many who seek addiction treatment are greeted by the harsh, stigmatizing labels that many Americans don’t think twice about: Words like addict, alcoholic, junkie, abuser, or worse.

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AYUSH, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organise conference on labelling and packaging provisions for ASU products

Express Pharma

AYUSH Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a Conference on Labelling and Packaging Provisions for ASU products recently at PHD House, New Delhi. He further urged bigger Industry players to kindly create awareness about the labelling and packaging procedures.

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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. Data presented this week at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in D.C. If you don’t believe me, just read these items.