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Novo's obesity superstar Wegovy wins FDA nod to cut cardio risks in key label expansion

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Novo Nordisk’s fast-growing weight loss med Wegovy just added a new cardiovascular FDA approval to its label, likely enabling the med's superstar status to reach new levels. |

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Gluten in Medications: Why Labeling Matters for Patients With Celiac Disease

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Despite pleas from celiac disease advocates, the FDA still does not require drug manufacturers to note on the label whether a medication contains gluten.

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STAT+: Obesity drug Wegovy gets FDA approval to add cardiovascular benefits on its label

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regulators approved a label expansion for Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy to tout its benefits for the heart, a move that could boost demand and insurance coverage for the already highly popular treatment. Novo said it has also filed for a label expansion in Europe and a decision is expected this year.

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Sarepta details Elevidys launch progress while awaiting key FDA decision on label expansion

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Despite a restricted FDA label, Sarepta Therapeutics has seen early commercial success with its Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) gene therapy Elevidys. | The company is quickly moving through Elevidys' eligible patient population while awaiting the FDA's decision on a broader label.

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FDA revises biosimilar guidelines for clearer drug labelling

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The FDA released a draft guidance giving advice on the correct labelling of biosimilar and interchangeable biosimilar products.

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FDA cracks down on off-label drug use messaging

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The FDA released a draft guidance giving firms recommendations on provider-directed communication for off-label drug use.

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On heels of FDA approval, trial results set up GSK's RSV vaccine for label expansion

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Five months after becoming the first company to secure FDA approval for a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, GSK is taking steps toward expanding its label for Arexvy. The FDA has already endorsed it for people 60 and older. The results could pave the way for the shot to be approved for this age group.

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