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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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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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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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Can Patient-Centered Prescription Labels Increase Medication Adherence?

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Researchers evaluated how changes in USP labeling standards have affected adherence across multiple classes of drugs.

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Pharmaceutical packaging companies and labelling machines

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Download our extensive, free list of the leading pharmaceutical packaging companies and labelling machine manufacturers today.

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The FDA released a draft guidance giving advice on the correct labelling of biosimilar and interchangeable biosimilar products.

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Angelini gets grant for method for labelling reels using robot and application roller

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Revolutionize your labeling process with Angelini Spa's patented method using a robot and label printer to efficiently attach printed labels to reels. Patent Publication Number: US11884443B2.