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FDA approves generic Xarelto
There’s a new—hopefully, lower cost—option for people who take anticoagulants to manage heart disease
Mar. 7, 2025

FDA approves rapid-acting insulin biosimilar
Merilog works like NovoLog to help control blood sugar when injected five to ten minutes before meals
Feb. 21, 2025

Ozempic for kidney disease
This diabetes medication is now indicated to prevent the worsening of kidney disease, kidney failure, and death due to cardiovascular disease
Jan. 31, 2025
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FDA approves generic Xarelto
There’s a new—hopefully, lower cost—option for people who take anticoagulants to manage heart disease
Mar. 7, 2025

FDA approves rapid-acting insulin biosimilar
Merilog works like NovoLog to help control blood sugar when injected five to ten minutes before meals
Feb. 21, 2025

Ozempic for kidney disease
This diabetes medication is now indicated to prevent the worsening of kidney disease, kidney failure, and death due to cardiovascular disease
Jan. 31, 2025

FDA approves first generic once-daily GLP-1
Liraglutide, the generic of Victoza, is now available to treat Type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise
Jan. 2, 2025

Zepbound for sleep apnea
It’s the first medication that reduces symptom severity, reducing breathing interruptions at night
Jan. 2, 2025

FDA issues warning to GLP-1 compounders
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm about the risks of taking unapproved versions of Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro
Dec. 19, 2024

FDA approves epinephrine nasal spray
Neffy is the first needle-free epinephrine to treat life-threatening anaphylaxis
Aug. 12, 2024

New Rx approved for simple UTIs
Adult women now have another antibiotic option for this common condition
Apr. 29, 2024

Wegovy use expanded by FDA
This expanded approval provides a new indication for the popular weight loss medication
Updated on Mar. 6, 2025

Prolia biosimilar approved
These biologic alternatives signal more affordable options for the pricey injectable medications
Mar. 13, 2024

Lung cancer statistics 2024
Each year, 230,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed. Get updated lung cancer statistics here.
Mar. 8, 2024