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Karst The FDA Reduction-in-Force (Termination)or RIF(T)announced last week has resulted in countless stories in the press and on personal LinkedIn accounts from those RIFd. As folks steeped in the world of generic drugs And Hatch-Waxman know, theres a lot that happens before FDA can take action on an ANDA.
After the randomized portion of the study, patients were eligible to enroll in an open-label extension study for 3 months to assess the long term safety of PP405. June 17, 2025. Accessed June 17, 2025. 1 The company said it plans to initiate phase 3 studies in 2026 to further evaluate the therapy. News Release.
But with hundreds of shows available, which ones stand out in 2025? Imagine being able to stay current on biotech breakthroughs, FDA approvals, and digital health trends—all while commuting or walking your dog. In this article, we spotlight the most influential pharma podcasts of 2025 and explain why they’re worth tuning into.
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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a brand-name prescription medication that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. The FDA recently approved generic versions of two other GLP-1s , Victoza (liraglutide) and Byetta (exenatide). Is there a generic for Mounjaro?
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June 18, 2025 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook The company is studying the therapy in the global Phase IIb PRIZM trial. June 18, 2025 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook The company is studying the therapy in the global Phase IIb PRIZM trial. Credit: Volha_R/Shutterstock.
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