Biologic Insulin Gets FDA Tentative Approval
July 24th 2017The FDA has granted tentative approval to Merck's Lusduna Nexvue (insulin glargine injection) 100 units/mL. The drug is a follow-on biologic basal insulin for patients with type 2 diabetes and is administered through a pre-filled dosing device, according to a press release.
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Generic Drugs Trend Upward in Workers Compensation
July 24th 2017Generic drug prescribing and use continues to trend upward in workers compensation, according to a report recently released by Coventry Workers Comp Services. Generic drug prescribing and use continues to trend upward in workers compensation, according to a report recently released by Coventry Workers Comp Services.
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Self-Injectable for SLE Gets FDA Nod
July 21st 2017Officials with GSK announced that the US FDA has approved a new subcutaneous formulation of belimumab (Benlysta) for the treatment of adult patients with active, autoantibody‑positive systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving standard therapy.
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CDC Report Notes That More than 100 Million Americans Have Diabetes, Prediabetes
July 21st 2017The National Diabetes Statistics Report, released approximately every 2 years, provides information on diabetes prevalence and incidence, prediabetes, risk factors for complications, acute and long-term complications, mortality, and costs in the United States.
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