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What is kratom, the addictive drug found at vape shops and gas stations? FDA takes action
The FDA has released a report to educate the public regarding the dangers of 7-OH and its distinction from the kratom plant ...
Trump gives drugmakers 60 days to slash prescription drug prices
In letters posted on Truth Social, Trump demanded that drugmakers offer their medications at the same prices paid abroad.
The Man Who Was Too MAHA for the Trump Administration
Vinay Prasad was supposed to be the guy who kept Big Pharma in check. Now he’s gone.
Patients still benefit from Eisai and Biogen Alzheimer's drug after four years, study finds
Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug Leqembi continued to slow progress of the disease with no new safety issues four years ...
Mounjaro appears more heart protective than Trulicity in trial of Eli Lilly diabetes drugs
Eli Lilly said on Thursday that its newer diabetes drug Mounjaro outperformed Trulicity, its previously top-selling ...
FDA commissioner predicts ‘record’ drug approvals this year
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said approving drugs for human consumption is moving at a “record” ...
Frustrated with continued high drug costs, Trump demands 17 companies lower prices in 60 days
President Donald Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on major drugmakers to bring their US prices in line with the far lower ...
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FDA names drug regulator Tidmarsh acting head of biologics center after Prasad’s exit
George Tidmarsh is taking on more responsibilities at FDA after the sudden departure of top official Vinay Prasad.
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Food and Drug Administration news - Today’s latest updates
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill , allowing Americans to buy Opill, a daily oral contraceptive, without a prescription. Jul 13, 2023 ...