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FDA Approves Nitisinone for Treatment of Alkaptonuria

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The FDA approved nitisinone (Harliku) for the reduction of urine homogentisic acid (HGA) in patients with alkaptonuria (AKU). The FDA approved nitisinone (Harliku) for the reduction of urine homogentisic acid (HGA) in patients with alkaptonuria (AKU). The medication is expected to launch in July 2025. REFERENCES 1.

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FDA Approves Insulin Aspart-Xjhz as First Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog

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The FDA approved insulin aspart-xjhz (Kirsty) 100 units/mL as the first and only interchangeable biosimilar to insulin aspart (NovoLog). 1 The FDA approves Kirsty, an interchangeable biosimilar insulin, enhancing diabetes treatment options and accessibility for patients. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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FDA issues warnings to GLP-1 compounders

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As a result, the use of medications like Ozempic , Wegovy , Zepbound , Rybelsus , and Mounjaro has skyrocketed, as people turned to these medications to help them lose weightcausing drug shortages and creating a market for compounded versions of these brand-name drugs. RELATED: Is compounded semaglutide safe? But the U.S.

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FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

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The FDA approved telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide (Widaplik) for the treatment of hypertension in adult patients, George Medicines said in a release. The FDA approved telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide (Widaplik) for the treatment of hypertension in adult patients, George Medicines said in a release. References 1.

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Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform

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1 "Lilly was the first company to offer a self-pay solution for an FDA-approved obesity medication, and we continue to work to expand coverage for Zepbound. mg and 15 mg vials of tirzepatide starting July 7, with shipments beginning in early August.

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What is compounded semaglutide made of?

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Due to the rising demand for weight loss drugs and the resulting drug shortages , some specialized compounding pharmacies make compounded semaglutide injections. Compounded versions of semaglutide contain varying ingredients, and theyre not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Once Monthly Oral PrEP Medication Will Advance to Phase 3 Study

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Recent Videos Related Content FDA to Evaluate Merck’s Doravirine, Islatravir Regimen for HIV-1 Killian Meara July 10th 2025 Article The FDA set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of April 28, 2026. Subscribe Now!