The medication was fast-tracked through the agency’s accelerated approval pathway. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Rezdiffra (resmetirom) for adults experiencing noncirrhotic non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH),…
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Tricare Prescription Coverage Still Hampered by Change Healthcare Hack
Many military families are paying full price for medications. The cyberattack against Change Healthcare a month ago has impacted the military’s Tricare network of pharmacies. Change Healthcare is…
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FDA Approves Wegovy for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
The injection becomes the first weight loss medication to address life-threatening cardiovascular events. The Food and Drug Administration has expanded the approved use of Wegovy (semaglutide) injection, making…
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HHS Issues Letter to Healthcare Officials on Cyberattack
The agency outlines the steps being taken after the Change Healthcare ransomware incident. The Department of Health and Human Services released a letter to health professionals over the…
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Drug Companies Submit Counteroffers in Pricing Negotiation
President says Medicare continues negotiating drug prices to reduce costs. President Joe Biden reported that drugmakers have submitted counteroffers this week for Medicare’s new price negotiation program, beginning…
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FDA Approves Cellular Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
Approval provides early access to therapy while clinical trials continue. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Amtagvi (lifileucel) as the first cellular therapy for adults…
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FDA Finding Prompts Recall of Eye Ointment Products
The agency reported one of the products lacked the assurance of sterility. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement this week that four types of eye…
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FDA Approves Xolair for Food Allergy Treatment
Associate Director Stone says the injection, while not a cure, “will help reduce the health impact if accidental exposure occurs.“ U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved…
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Nationwide Cell Phone Outage And Pharmacy Cyber Attack Occur
Concerns regarding cyber and cell network infrastructure increase. Thousands of mobile phone customers had no service Thursday morning as cell service providers experienced network outages. Those affected could…
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FDA Approves Treatment for Severe Frostbite
The injections are intended to prevent amputation of digits. The Food and Drug Administration approved a new treatment for severe frostbite this week that is intended to prevent…
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