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Brekiya Approved for the Acute Treatment of Migraine

Dihydroergotamine mesylate injections are approved for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura, and for the acute treatment of cluster headaches.

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FDA Approves a New Migraine Medication

Atzumi™ (dihydroergotamine (DHE)) nasal powder was approved for the treatment of acute migraine.

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FDA Declares Semaglutide Shortage Over

The GLP-1 receptor agonist has been considered in shortage since 2022, but the FDA confirmed with manufacturers that presented and projected demand can now be met.

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FDA Approves Novel Non-Opioid Journavx for Moderate to Severe Pain

A first-in-class medication, Journavx targets pain-signaling pathways involving sodium channels.

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FDA Approves Generic GLP-1 Victoza Injections for Type 2 Diabetes

Victoza® (liraglutide) injections are a GLP-1 receptor agonist, a drug class experiencing shortages due to their high demand.

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Generics Available for Lucemyra Tablets and Relistor Injection

These drugs treat opioid withdrawal and opioid-induced constipation, respectively.

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Imuldosa Approved as Stelara^® Biosimilar

This drug has been approved for the treatment of multiple chronic inflammatory disorders.

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FDA Considers Policy Changes for GLP-1 Compounds

Tirzepatide was no longer considered in shortage, removing compounding privileges, until litigation remanded the decision.

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FDA Approves Zurnai and Neffy

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Recalls and Alerts Impacting Workers’ Comp

The FDA issued notices for certain migraine, acetaminophen, clonazepam, and semaglutide products.

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Rezenopy Approved for Treatment of Opioid Overdose

A new naloxone nasal spray will soon be available.

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Lot of Methocarbamol Recalled Due to White Particles

Patients taking this muscle relaxant may be impacted by a lot from Eugia US/AuroMedics Pharma.

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Cardiovascular Drug Approvals

As firefighters see more presumptions for heart disease, keeping track of heart medications could grow in importance.

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New Autoimmune Biosimilar Approved and Alzheimer’s Drug Goes Generic

Simlandi injection was approved for arthritic conditions, while Namzaric receives its first generic approval.

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FDA Evaluates Report of Suicidal Thoughts with GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

While no clear link is established to these obesity and diabetes drugs, the FDA will continue to monitor data.

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