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Another reason change is needed at FDA? Fair balance

World of DTC Marketing

Safety pages on Pharma product websites continue to have high utility. Prescription drugs are not the same as items found in a grocery store. People don’t see an ad for a prescription drug and say, “oh, I need that!” More importantly, the FDA needs to work with online sites to eliminate health misinformation.

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Healthcare Watch September 2022

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In many of the states where abortion is banned, strictly regulated, or soon to be restricted, the procedure is legal only in instances of a life-threatening situation, but no regulations define what such a situation may be, leaving 70% of physicians unclear about when to intervene for maternal safety. FDA Update. Drug Approvals.

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Healthcare Watch October 2023

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Of the eight FDA-approved weight loss drugs on the market, these two are making waves for doctors who believe they represent “a new era for weight loss medications,” and “changing options and giving hope.” “They are effective but too expensive for the majority of patients, even with insurance coverage,” said one primary care physician (PCP).

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Should we be worried about pharma’s supply chain?

World of DTC Marketing

We need a 21st-century approach that puts patient safety first. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) believes the adulteration of heparin was an economically motivated act—a clear breach of the US pharmaceutical supply chain. In other words, money over safety. Supply chain issues in healthcare are damn scary.

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Digital therapeutics and healthcare innovation

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Digital technology is transforming the way that healthcare is practiced and delivered, with areas like digital therapeutics forging ahead to complement traditional medical approaches and augment patient care.

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FDA head Califf on tighter accelerated approvals and lower drug prices at JP Morgan

Pharmaceutical Technology

FDA director Robert Califf gave his prognosis for the pharma industry at this year’s JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco over January 9–12. This “skinny” bill passed just in time to continue funding the FDA, with few of the planned amendments. billion in funding, a $226 million increase on the previous year.

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US legislative update: takeaways for European pharma

European Pharmaceutical Review

In the current US Congressional session, Congress has focused heavily on legislation directed at reducing prescription drug prices. Citizen Petitions before the FDA. 2 Submission of a Citizen Petition to the FDA obligates the regulator to address the arguments raised. 5) monitoring access to biosimilars. Senate Bill 562 (S.