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FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product for treatment of diabetes

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The substitution may occur at the pharmacy, a practice commonly called “pharmacy-level substitution” – much like how generic drugs are substituted for brand name drugs, subject to state pharmacy laws, which vary by state.

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Bile acids and the microbiome: revolutionising disease approaches

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Scientists from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California San Diego have discovered thousands of bile acids. Bile acids are crucial signalling molecules that aid the regulation of the immune system and have essential metabolic functions, like controlling lipid and glucose metabolism.

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Recon: FDA approves Heron’s non-opioid anesthetic; Poll suggests low public trust in US health insti

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‘More Amazon and less pharmacy’: one exec on the company’s strategy for prescription drugs ( STAT ). ICER, Accelerated Approval And The Payer Voice At The US FDA ( Pink Sheet ). ‘Imminent’ Generic Approvals Expected To Help US FDA Meet On-Time Review Metric Retroactively ( Pink Sheet ).

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Article FDA Thank You In unanimous decision, Supreme Court solves FDA’s ‘standing’ issue

Agency IQ

As reported by POLITICO , “The decision — if allowed by the Supreme Court to take effect — would roll back actions the federal government has taken since 2016 to make the pills more accessible, including rules allowing online ordering, mail delivery, and pharmacy dispensing of the drugs. They were not purchasing mifepristone.

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Who are the AACR Scientific Achievement Award winners?

Drug Discovery World

as a master regulator of prostate differentiation and cancer initiation and progression, for generating unique and reliable murine bladder and prostate cancer models, and for steadfast commitment to serving as a leader, mentor, and supporter of women in cancer research. Wherry’s award lecture will be held on Monday April 17 at 3:30pm ET.

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Recon: Pfizer, BioNTech submit BLA for COVID vaccine; MHRA approves first drug under Project Orbis

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Adcomm splits slightly in favor of FDA approving ChemoCentryx’s rare disease drug ( Endpoints ). WHO approves emergency use of China’s Sinopharm Covid vaccine ( FT ). AZ’ Tagrisso first to win MHRA approval under Project Orbis ( PharmaTimes ) ( Pink Sheet ) ( MHRA ).

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You FDA’s nonprescription advisors find no efficacy for phenylephrine

Agency IQ

BY AMANDA CONTI SEP 13, 2023 1:58 PM CDT Quick background on nonprescription drug regulation Nonprescription drugs, also known as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, are regulated differently than traditional prescription drugs. The FDA will follow these procedures for both agency-initiated operations (e.g.,

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