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Lilly’s Olumiant okayed in alopecia, with Pfizer, Concert in hot pursuit

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Eli Lilly and Incyte’s Olumiant has secured the first FDA approval for a systemic drug to treat alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss that affects more than 700,000 people in the US. Olumiant is also approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and some hospitalised patients with COVID-19, and made more than $1.1

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Novo Nordisk blockbuster Ozempic boasts 23% sales surge in 2023

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FDA approval follows the successful outcomes of the Sustain Forte trial (NCT03989232), the results of which displayed a superior reduction in HbA1c levels with once-weekly semaglutide 2.0mg, in comparison to once-weekly semaglutide 1.0mg, among individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes.

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Seeking Ofev successor, Boehringer takes PDE4B drug into phase 3

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The first patient has already been enrolled into its FIBRONEER phase 3 programme for BI 1015550, which already has a breakthrough designation from the FDA after a positive phase 2 trial showed improved lung function in patients with IPF over a 12-week period.

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AbbVie files Vraylar as add-on therapy for depression in US

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AbbVie has filed with the FDA to extend the uses of its bipolar disorder therapy Vraylar to include adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder, part of a plan to build sales of the drug to peak sales of $4 billion or more. Analysts at GlobalData are predicting peak sales of $383 million for the drug in 2029.

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T2D market growth driven by novel GLP-1RAs and once-weekly basal insulin therapies

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billion in 2029, with drug sales almost doubling at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. Specifically, across all the major classes there are significant developments, label updates, and biosimilar launches that are driving their growth. billion in 2029, although its sales growth is likely to continue beyond 2029.

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How much is Xifaxan without insurance?

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How to get Xifaxan without insurance Xifaxan is a brand-name prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), traveler’s diarrhea, and overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE). The earliest generic rifaximin may be put on the market is 2029. difficile overgrowth.

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CMS Finalizes Guidance on Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program

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The manufacturer’s agreement must cover all its labeler codes that contain an applicable drug or a selected drug. All labeler codes that are covered by Discount Program agreements will be distributed to PDP sponsors and posted on the CMS website. had Part D expenditures on or before August 16, 2022).

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