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Drugs like Ozempic now make up 5% of prescriptions in the US
One out of 20 prescriptions written in the U.S. is for a GLP-1 drug. US doctors write billions of prescriptions each year. During 2024, though, one type of drug stood out—“wonder drugs” known as GLP-1 ...
FDA says knockoff versions of weight loss drug must come off the market
Specialty pharmacies and online companies were selling the off-brand copies while there was a shortage of Zepbound and Mounjaro.
FDA: Weight loss drug Zepbound, diabetes drug Mounjaro no longer in shortage
Consumers who take copies of the weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro will need to find a new source for ...
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FDA Approves New Drug for Advanced Lung Cancer
The FDA has approved a new drug called ensartinib for adults with a type of lung cancer called ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) effective for treating symptomatic uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women?
The use of NSAIDs for symptomatic management of uncomplicated UTIs probably results in less short-term resolution of symptoms and greater use of rescue antibiotics by day 30 compared to primary ...