• STAT+: Pharmalittle: Alzheimer's group starts lobbying for Medicare to cover new drug; U.S. judge seems sympathetic to abortion-pill challenge

    14 days ago - By STAT

    Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? Hazy skies are enveloping the frosty Pharmalot campus, where the official mascot is running about watering the weeds and the short person is sleeping in. As for us, we are busy firing up the trusty coffee kettle and brewing cups of stimulation. Our choice today is roasted coconut, for those who track this sort of thing. Please feel free to join us. Meanwhile, there is much to do. So time to get cracking. Once again, we have assembled a list of interesting items to help you get started. We hope you have a smashing day and conquer the world. And...
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  • STAT+: U.K. trade group suspends Novo Nordisk for ‘serious breaches' in promoting obesity drug

    14 days ago - By STAT

    In a rare move, a U.K. pharmaceutical industry trade group suspended Novo Nordisk for two years due to “serious breaches” involving the promotion of a weight-loss drug that violated a code of practice and discredited the entire sector.
    The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry took this step after receiving a complaint alleging the company had sponsored courses on weight management on LinkedIn for health professionals, without making clear that it was involved in the sponsorship. Since its Saxenda is a weight-loss drug, the LinkedIn post “appeared to be promotional,” the...
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