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Obesity Medication Use Remains Low Among Children | ADA 2025

Drug Topics

Despite a high prevalence of childhood and youth-aged obesity, the use of medications for treating obesity is persistently low among children and young adults (YA), according to an abstract presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions, held in Chicago, Illinois, from June 20-23, 2025. Accessed June 25, 2025.

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Deucravacitinib Shows Joint, Skin Symptom Improvements in Psoriatic Arthritis

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The study cohort included 670 patients who were diagnosed with PsA of at least a 3 month duration and have active plaque psoriatic skin lesions or a documented medical history of plaque psoriasis. June 11, 2025. Accessed June 11, 2025. of patients who received placebo. News Release. Bristol Myers Squibb.

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Significant Knowledge Gap Exists in Patient Awareness of Psoriatic Disease

Drug Topics

This led researchers to explore a specific region of the world in order to better document patients’ understanding of the disease. The prevalence of psoriasis in the Gulf countries is not well-documented; however, recent studies suggested that psoriasis affects 0.5%-5.3% Accessed June 11, 2025. Accessed June 11, 2025.

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The Great RIF(T): One FDA Division’s Destruction and What it Could Mean for Generic Drugs

The FDA Law Blog

Indeed, since 2014, DPD facilitatedthe publication of 42 quarterly batches and dozens of stand-alone PSGs, plus three one-off batches of PSGs updated to align with recommendations in general guidance documents ( g. , Under GDUFA III alone, DPD published 32 GDUFA guidance documents and MAPPs to ensure the successful implementation of GDUFA.

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FDA Softens August 2025 NDSRI Deadline—Progress Reports Now Accepted

The FDA Law Blog

On June 23, 2025, FDA updated its CDER Nitrosamine Impurity Acceptable Intake Limits webpage to permit manufacturers and sponsors more time to submit required changes for nitrosamine drug substance‑related impurities (NDSRIs) for approved or currently marketed products. By August 1, 2025: Complete confirmatory testing for at-risk products.

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Victor Alves Presenting at ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo in Denver

OctariusRx

OctariusRx President and Consultant Pharmacist Victor Alves is presenting Pharmacy Documentation: Tips for Patient Safety and Survey Success at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo, April 30May 3, in Denver Colorado. He will discuss the essential elements of patient safety through complete pharmacy documentation.

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Pharmacy Law and Licensing Highlights 2025

The FDA Law Blog

By Sara M Keup In reviewing some new 2025 pharmacy rules/laws a couple interesting changes caught this bloggers attention: As of December 30, 2024, Missouri has rolled out new rules related to prescription drug delivery requirements. Massachusetts will begin enforcement against non-licensed pharmacy dispensing beginning on May 1, 2025.